The key to excellent therapy is knowing what the body is telling you. Assessing posture and movements allows the therapist to know exactly where the issue(s) originates. During this time the therapist will gather extensive information and translate it into precise hands on techniques that bring relief of pain and increased range of motion.
Neuromuscular therapy is a system of highly specific, massage techniques that reduce excess muscular tension, improves the function of joints, reduces pain, and restore proper body mechanics.
The ancient art of Cupping uses negative pressure to bring about improved circulation and release of the connective tissue adhesions which enables the therapist to work easily with the muscles, releasing excess tension and alleviating pain. The reddish marks occasionally left on the skin are signs of metabolic wastes that are being moved from the body.
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Sports can be harsh on the body and sometimes lead to injuries. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pain and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
Energy work is based on the belief that everyone has a "life force", and that the body needs to sustain its balance for optimum health. Anytime you experience emotional or physical illness, it indicates that your life force has simply become unbalanced. Working directly with your energy field allows restoration of the balance and flow needed for the body, mind and spirit.
Orthopedic massage is a style of massage therapy focused on treating painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. Because orthopedic massage is designed to treat medical conditions, it requires extensive training. It involves releasing tense muscles, helping to stretch and lengthen tight muscles and tendons, and decompress rigid joints. My goal is to restore full health to the soft tissues of your body, both treating your specific conditions as well as improving your overall well-being.