The Focus Is You.
Your session begins with a brief chat about any injuries, stress or pain you may experiencing, as well as your pressure and aromatherapy preferences (if any). This chat is separate from your hands-on massage time. After, I step out of the room so you can get onto the table, where you will be draped securely at all times.
My approach is grounded in western anatomical knowledge and the Swedish, oil-on-skin tradition. Twenty years of experience has refined my massage skills and intuition. A typical session includes targeted deep tissue and trigger point work as needed, stretches, hot stones and packs, as well as energy work and aromatherapy. I will communicate with you to ensure your comfort and to make sure your goals for the session (if any) are reached. Your massage is always tailored to you, and is based on what you and your body are telling me.
Additional Qualifications
I am certified in prenatal and postpartum massage. Prenatal sessions are given with the client in the side-lying position on specially designed cushions.
I have a second level degree in the Usui System of Reiki Healing. I can blend this “laying-on-of-hands” treatment into a massage session, or give a full traditional Reiki session.
I completed CranioSacral Therapy (CST) 1 with the Upledger Institute. I often incorporate elements of this very gentle modality into a massage, but do not offer full CST sessions.