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| 707-696-2009 Cottage: 6450 First Street - Forestville, CA 95436 | ||
| Mail: 6785 Berryhill Ct.,, Forestville, CA 95436 |
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SwedishSwedish massage utilizes long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil. Swedish massage is very gentle and relaxing. If you've never had massage before, this is a good one to try first. |
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Deep TissueDeep tissue massage targets
the deeper layers of muscle and connective
tissue.Deep tissue is especially helpful
for chronically tense and contracted
areas such as stiff necks, low back
tightness and sore shoulders. Some
of the same strokes are used in Swedish
massage but less oil is used and the
movement is slower and the pressure
is deeper and focused on areas of
tension and pain. When there is chronic tension or injury, there is usually adhesions bands of painful, rigid tissue)in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation, cause pain, limited movement and inflamation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this the therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscle. Will deep tissue massage hurt? Many of my clients have experienced painful deep tissue massage with other therapists. This is unfortunate. I believe that is because the therapist didn't listen to their clients or the clients didn't feel safe enough to communicate what they were feeling. I monitor my work carefully, asking clients to tell me when they are feeling pain or soreness outside their comfort range. There is no need for a client to feel extreme pain for this technique to be effective. In fact, the muscles begin to seize up and tighten when too much pain is felt and the benefits of the massage are lost. There
is usually some stiffness or pain
after a deep tissue massage but it
should subside in a day or so. On
occassion I may recommend applying
ice to the area Craniosacral TherapyCraniosacral therapy works to balance the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid in order to restore optimum functioning to the central nervous system and ultimately the entire body. The practitioner uses gentle compressions to realign bones and soft tissue thereby allowing the cerebrospinal fluid to flow freely. While these therapies can be used to resolve specific maladies such as headaches, neck and back pain, or balance problems, they also are useful in freeing accumulated stress and are extremely relaxing. Clients often experience such a deep level of relaxation, they will ask for these techniques to be included in their sessions.I can offer a full session of Craniosacral or integrate these techniques into a Swedish massage. Lymphatic MassageThis massage incorporates comfortable range of motion of each joint and light strokes that encourage the lymph to increase its flow. It can assist in helping the immune system do its housekeeping so it can better protect your body against pollutants and diseases. Hot Stone MassageA hot stone massage is similar to a traditional massage, but in addition to my hands, I also use hot stones. The gliding of the heated, oiled stones along the body creates a relaxing sensation while simultaneously warming the joints, tissues, increasing circulation, and promoting release of toxins. Hot stones are also placed on and beneath particular body regions to enhance these effects. Hot stones have been used for centuries in different cultures worldwide as a means of healing. While receiving a hot stone massage be prepared to experience the sensation of warm water poured down your bones, floating in a warm ocean, lying on hot sand or taking a transcendent journey. Compassionate Touch
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