TREATMENTS
I have been trained in many different massage modalities that, based on your specific needs, I will integrate into your individual, personalized treatment plan. Here is a description of some of the modalities that I will be utilizing to create YOUR treatment plan.
​Swedish Massage
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Is mostly a relaxation massage with the goal to relax the body. This modality combines various hands-on techniques. It can be slow and gentle or vigorous and revitalizing.
Therapeutic Massage
This type of massage is focused on a specific problem. It involves the manipulation of soft tissue structures to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm and stress. It promotes health and wellness.
​Deep Tissue Massage
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Similar to Swedish Massage, it is directed toward the deepest tissue structures of the muscles and fascia (which is a protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints). This is a more focused massage with generally more intense pressure. This modality is good for chronic muscle tension and knots.
Oncology Massage
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The Society for oncology massage defines this modality as: The adaptation of massage to safely nurture body, mind and spirit of anyone dealing with cancer. The focus of this massage is to help a client manage the long term side effects of treatment, like anxiety, fatigue, pain and nausea.
​Myofascial Release
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This is a manipulative treatment that focuses on releasing tension in the fascia that is caused by trauma, posture, or inflammation. This is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
MEDICAL MASSAGE
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This is the application of specific treatment targeted to the problem a patient presents (with a diagnosis via a prescription from a doctor). The treatment is administered after a thorough assessment / evaluation by the medical massage therapist. The medical massage is a combination of styles and techniques the the practitioner mixes and matches to specific conditions to bring about desired outcomes.