1. Deep Tissue Massage
   Periodically I utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia of a client’s body. These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation
   
   

2. Hot Stone Therapy
   I use smooth, hot basalt stones, placed on a client's body (which is covered with a towel or sheet to protect the client from the intense heat of the stones). Warm stones may be placed in the palms and/or between the toes. I may also use the hot stones to perform soothing, long massage strokes. The smooth texture of the stones facilitates the gliding process. Using various massage techniques & warm stones, relaxes the body at its deepest level.
   
   

3. Reiki
   Reiki is hands on healing and in Sanskrit it means compassionate healing. In a reiki session, I access and serve as a channel for the life force (ki or chi), placing my hands on or just above the client’s body in order to activate healing energy within receptive points on the body. My hands move progressively with a passive touch through twelve positions on the body, remaining in each position for three to five minutes.
   
   

4. Sports Massage
   Sports massage is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. I often work on swimmers at swim meets. Sports massage can be useful to an athlete in three contexts: pre-event, post-event, and injury treatment. Pre-event massage is delivered at the performance site, usually with the athlete fully clothed. It is normally fast-paced and stimulating to help blood flow and to warm up muscles. Post event is great to remove lactic acid  and other by-products of metabolism and usually done within 1-2 hours of competition or working out. This type of massage is great to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). If you want to know more about Sports Massage please give me a call.
   
   

5. Swedish Massage
   Swedish massage is designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Five basic strokes with the application of oil, to reduce friction on the skin, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The client is covered by a sheet or towel, with only the area being worked on exposed.   The multiple benefits of Swedish massage might include relaxation, reduction of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury.
   
   

Benefits of Massage

    Circulatory System

       1. Increases oxygen supply to cells

       2. Increases elimination of metabolic waste

       3. Decreases blood pressure

   Nervous System

       1. Relieves pain

       2. Promotes a sense of well-being

       3. Relieves tension

       4. May decrease insomnia

    Muscular System

       1. Decreases soreness (especially after
            a work out)

       2. Relaxes muscles

       3. Helps increase flexibility

       4. Improves posture

    Respiratory System

       1. Assists in deeper breathing

       2. Develops muscles of the
            pulmonary system

    Other

       1. Improves regeneration of skin cells

       2. Removes waste products

       3. Improves skin tone      

       4. Increases circulation of lymph

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