Well-being awaits…. mind & body!
Hello, partner.
Yes, that’s how I view my relationship with my massage clients. I truly believe that clients experience the best results when I partner with them on their self- care journey.
What do I mean by partnership? I strive to understand what someone who comes to me for a massage is experiencing in their body and in their life.
In our first session, I do a thorough intake. I ask them to describe what is currently going on in their body, past injuries and surgeries, medications, etc. and what they hope will be the results of addressing what brought them to me in the first place.
Some people simply tell me, “My neck is tight,” or “my lower back hurts.” And that’s fine. This first visit allows both of us to be on the same page about the time we spend together and what we hope to accomplish.
What’s involved in this partnership?
Massage can reset the nervous system and allow the body to relax. Over time, I believe you discover and receive more fully its benefits. By using slow, mindful movement, I endeavor to engage the client’s nervous system to allow the relaxation response to take place, because if we can ease that high-tension environment in the muscles and convince the nervous system to lower its sensitivity, physical pain can be reduced.
An Individualized Approach
Massage is not a one-size-fits all situation. I treat each client as an individual and provide an environment that supports his or her wellness—body and spirit.
I take a whole body approach with the massage I provide, which I would define as “Myofascial Swedish” with influences from Thai, Esalen, Lomi Lomi and Reflexology modalities.
I offer complimentary aromatherapy at the start of the massage and hot towels on the feet to end the session.
I adjust the pressure to each client’s preference, and stress the importance of open communication if it needs to be adjusted at any time during the session.
I may use a variety of tools, such as silicone cups, hot stones, or gua sua instruments and include massage of pressure points in the ears, hands and feet, during your massage experience.
Fixable … not Fixable?
Many of our “problem areas”— neck, shoulders, and low back—are caused by our lifestyles: chronic stress, long commutes, working at jobs that have repetitive movement, sitting down too much—these are some of the contributing factors.
Addressing the effects of this lifestyle is challenging, and I admit I can’t fix something that’s chronic or simply can’t be changed. I know my limits. If I can’t help someone, I encourage him or her to seek out a medical doctor, chiropractor, acupuncturist or to someone who specializes in medical or sports massage.
Your Self-care Can Affect the World.
I believe that massage is not just about making the body feel good. I strive to help each client, by holding a calm center for them, so that my own energy can help someone drop their stress level down a little or a lot, during their session, which indirectly will affect the world.
I believe our energy has ripple effects, so sending peaceful people back out into the world is my goal.
