All integrative bodywork and massage services are based on time of session. Aromotherapy services are included with each service.
- 60 minutes - $120.00
- 90 minutes - $140.00
- 120 minutes - $170.00
- All sessions over 120 minutes are $170.00 + $1.00 per minute.
- I can travel to your location and charge the following trip fee: Within 10 miles of my office - $30.00, 10-20 miles from my office is $45.00. I will discuss any session over 20 miles.
I accept cash, checks, Visa/MC/Discover, Venmo or PayPal or ZellePay. If using a credit/debit card, I charge a $3.00 card fee.
About the Types of Massage Used:
In my sessions with clients there are many types of modalities that I integrate into their massage. I focus on listening to the client's needs and goals are for each massage session. Here is a list of some of the types of massage I integrate into sessions:
Swedish Massage: Swedish massage is what we currently think of when we hear the word "massage." It induces relaxation and consists of gliding, kneading or tapping strokes on lubricated skin. Swedish massage is used for anything from general relaxation, healing muscular injuries to improving joint mobility and range of motion. This form of massage arose in the late 1800's and has formed the basis of many modalities of massage created in the past 100 years.
Acupressure: Based on the meridian energy theory of traditional Chinese medicine, acupressure sees illness and disease and physical manifestations of blocked or disrupted energy flow. Within humans, the energy flow follows certain patterns (meridians) and specific points can be stimulated to regulate the flow of energy. In acupressure, we work on the meridians applying finger pressure to specific points and areas. Acupressure can relieve almost any kind of physical symptom in the body, from headaches, nausea, cramping, digestion problems, coughs and aches, to emotional distress such as depression, anxiety, nervousness. I call this "still work" because I find a point and hold it for 30- 2 min.
Myofascial Work: Beneath the skin and surrounding all the muscles and organs, the fascial tissue acts like saran wrap that holds all the pieces of us together and in place. Restrictions in this tissue can cause problems locally or refer dysfunction to other areas of the body. Fascial work consists of slow, unlubricated work to warm and soften the fascial tissue and repair restrictions or holds in the tissue. It often uses stretches and traction to release fascial adhesions. It's one of my favorite massage modalities.
Lymphatic Drainage: Lymphatic drainage massage uses gentle, repetitive strokes to facilitate the lymphatic system. Lymphatic fluids drain in specific flows throughout the body; symptoms such as congestion and edema can be eased through this technique, where those fluids are moved into the normal patterns for drainage into the lymph system. LDM works well on sinus issues, allergies and other forms of congestion around the head and neck. PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT TREAT LYMPHEDEMA IN MY PRACTICE, and refer out all clients needing lymphedema treatment to facilities that do complete decongestive lymphatic therapy.
Stretching: While this is not recognized as a separate modality, passive stretching is a pleasurable and useful technique as part of a session. Passive stretching can be done to any part of the body, and can be done in conjunction with general relaxation or injury recovery sessions. Stretches to the arms, legs, hips, back and neck (without adjustments) facilitate the loosening and relaxation of muscles.
Deep Tissue: This type of massage concentrates on the deeper layers of muscle, tissue and fascia with a goal toward increasing function and range of motion through manipulation of these deeper structures. While it sometimes uses deeper pressure, it is really a means to work through more superficial muscles with kneading, deep forearm or finger work or static pressure holds in order to affect the tissue beneath. It can be intense and I generally only use it for part of a session.
Neuromuscular Therapy: Trigger Point Theory asserts that small spots in muscles can refer pain out to other areas when pressed – and these referral areas form patterns which allows the therapist to locate and work the trigger points. Relief of the trigger points can take place through compression, stretching, deep friction and vibration. Because this therapy usually entails some discomfort and pain on the part of the patient, NMT is often used within a longer session.
Craniosacral Therapy: CST is a light, still modality that uses gentle pressure on the skull, spine and pelvis to affect change to the craniosacral system. This system consists of the brain, the spinal cord, and the protective layers surrounding them. It can produce deep relaxation of the body and help issues ranging from headaches to digestion to dizziness. This modality can be performed full clothed.
