My Techniques
Deep Bodywork™
Powerful therapeutic effectiveness for the body integrated with gentle unwinding for the mind.
Deep Bodywork™, applied slowly, is one of the most effective and pleasurable means available for alleviating acute and chronic pain; helping clients to overcome stubborn, seemingly intractable physical conditions. This method is characterized by blending the therapeutic potency of focused depth work with the soothing qualities of traditional Swedish treatments.
During a session, profound relaxation is encouraged through gliding strokes while expertly applied pressure allows deeper patterned tension to release. This combination creates a holistic method that not only addresses the muscles, but also restores a sense of organismic integrity to the mind, a state that can be lost through physical injury, emotional trauma, and the everyday stresses of life.
Cupping
An ancient Chinese method and a modern effective favorite.
Cupping is a very effective way to treat general muscle soreness and break up knots or adhesions in connective tissue. It is also great for athletes who need targeted results. In this treatment, a vacuum is created in a silicone cup, and uses suction to draw the skin away from the body.
It is then situated over a targeted area for 5-10 minutes. Cups can also be moved slowly along muscle fibers to open up fascia in preparation for deeper work. This treatment can leave temporary marks on the body, so be sure to discuss possible outcomes with your therapist.
Sidelying Position
New ways to access important parts of the body.
Performing a massage with the client in a sidelying position opens up entire areas of the body that often get missed in a typical front-and-back massage. While on your side, the structural support muscles of hips and legs can be deeply accessed, as I make my way from your lower back all the way down to your feet. This work provides a feeling of three-dimensionality to the body and allows access to the lower back, hips, and inner thighs in a way that is completely novel and often profound.
This position is also ideal for pregnant women and can offer them an experience of a full body massage without pressure on the belly.
Effectively treat the most common issues seen over 20 years experience. Detail Work is the core of my Deep Bodywork™ practice and can pinpoint exact causes of tension, pain and immobility with focused creative attention for extraordinary results.