I see massage as a way to remind the body of its full potential to move more freely. My intention is to support an ever-increasing awareness of where there is holding, and to create space for the recipient to relax into an effortless, flowing state. Sessions include long, lengthening strokes with gentle rocking and stretching, passive joint movement, sculpting of deep musculature, delicate cranial balancing, subtle neural reeducation and Chinese point work. Personal attention takes precedence over technique; thus each massage session is unique in itself.

Description of Styles incorporated into my work

Esalen massage

Esalen Massage is a delicate means of interfacing between human beings, in a flowing style that is a marriage between classical Swedish massage, with its precise manner of working with muscles and circulatory system, and the deeply personal sensing work brought from Germany by Charlotte Selver. The style originated in the 1960’s at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur. Each session works with the physical/emotional/spiritual levels of the recipient.

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is now known as "traditional" massage. In the 1820s a Swedish doctor developed the first modern method of massage through his study of physiology, gymnastics, and the massage techniques borrowed from other countries. Swedish massage includes long gliding strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, and shaking motions.

Acupressure

Dating back 5000 years, acupressure is part of traditional Chinese medicine and is often described as "acupuncture without the needles." As a non-intrusive precursor of acupuncture, acupressure uses deep finger pressure applied at certain points located along an invisible system of energy channels within the body called meridians. Because these points directly relate to organs and glands of the body, constrictions in the flow of energy at these points causes disease and discomfort. Acupressure stimulates these points to remove blockages, to increase the energy flow, to reduce stress, and to promote health and harmony in the body.

Craniosacral Therapy

Within the craniosacral system is the cerebrospinal fluid that moves in a slight but perceptible tide-like manner. Craniosacral therapists assist in facilitating change in areas of restriction where this tide-like motion is limited, confined, and immobilized. By using a gentle light touch, this fluid becomes more rhythmic and balanced, and the central nervous system is restored.

Sports Massage

This special form of massage is typically used before, during, and after athletic events to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries.