The benefits of regular massage therapy are hard to deny - something overextended New Yorkers can attest to.
Massage has been shown to:
- Increase nutritional delivery to the body's tissues and carry toxins away by increasing circulation of the blood and lymph.
- Increase range of motion by releasing the soft tissues surrounding joints and restricted muscles.
- Decrease the tension in structures that has accumulated over time due to stress, overuse and poor postural habits.
Clients also report:
- An increase in calmness and a sense of well being. This is attributed to the effect of therapeutic touch on the autonomic nervous system, short-circuiting the "Fight or Flight" response.
- Improved connection between the mind and the body through proprioceptive feedback.
- Self-appreciation for taking the time out of their busy lives to replenish and restore - one cannot give 100% if they have nothing of themselves to give!
Celebrate your health through massage!
The Work:
I offer several modalities and combine these with client specific postural correctives and strengthening exercises to help you achieve your wellness goals:- Swedish massage - long, flowing strokes and gentle stretches to dissipate tension.
- Medical massage - Swedish-based, specific application of massage to help balance problem areas and reduce pain and restrictions. Trigger point therapy and myofascial release techniques may also be added where necessary.
- Shiatsu massage - specific pressure applied to the body along energy meridians based on the Meridian Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Used to ease symptoms and create energy balance in the body.
- Prenatal and Postpartum massage - Swedish-based touch therapy for the child-bearing year. Sessions may vary as the body changes during this special time.
Focus will be given to:- decreasing stress, fatigue and anxiety
- easing muscle tension and imbalances during this unique time of physical transition
- treating residual swelling and promote cell metabolism by helping the body deliver nutrients and carry away toxins and waste.