Massage Therapy
Your body works hard for you every day. Taking care of your kids or grandkids. Lugging groceries and laundry. Pushing through workouts. So keep your body moving well and feeling its best with massage therapy as part of your self-care routine.
Choose from sessions between 30–90 minutes long. Each personalized session may include different techniques to address your specific musculoskeletal issues and injuries. All designed to improve functionality, reduce pain, and enhance mobility.
How it Works
- Let’s Talk About You! At your first session, we discuss your health history, treatment guidelines, and what type(s) of massage are best for you. At each follow-up session, we check in on how you’ve been feeling and any changes since your last treatment.
- Your Treatment Each treatment is customized to your comfort level and focuses on the areas that are affecting you the most. Treatments may include a combination of stretching, deep breathing, CBD oil, or silicone cups, which we discuss before we begin.
- Your Continued Care Lastly, we review stretches and exercises that can reduce pain and discomfort after your treatment. Video tutorials and exercise prescriptions are also available for an additional fee.
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Types of Massage
Myofascial Release
Best for treating dull achy pain with less pressure than deep tissue massage
This specialized technique focuses on the fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds and supports our muscles and organs. I use gentle, sustained pressure and stretching to release tension and tightness within the fascia. So you can move easier with less pain.
Swedish Massage
Best for relaxation and stress relief
This traditional technique uses a combination of long gliding movements, kneading, and gentle stretching. Perfect for relieving your muscle tension.
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Deep Tissue Massage
Best for chronic pain, overuse injuries, or while in physical therapy
This specialized form of massage addresses pain in deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. I target specific areas with slow but firm pressure to relieve chronic muscle tension, improve your posture, and promote relaxation. Some techniques use my elbows, stretching, and various massage tools.
Cupping Therapy
Best for relieving pain and enhancing overall wellbeing
This ancient practice places cups on your skin to create a suction effect. It improves blood flow, reduces muscle tension, and promotes relaxation. Cups may leave temporary red marks on your skin, so I glide the cups across your skin to minimize those marks. No octopus hugs here!
Trigger Point Therapy
Best for treating ‘knots’ where your body holds tension
This technique targets specific adhesions (sometimes called knots) within muscles that cause tension and refer pain. I use localized direct pressure and tools like a wooden knob or silicone cups to break up the adhesions. Your muscles will thank you.
Sports Massage
Best for preventing/recovering from injuries and improving athletic performance
Sports massage takes a hybrid approach. I target specific muscle groups using a variety of techniques, like deep tissue massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, and cupping therapy. After your treatment, you also get a personalized stretching or exercise program with video tutorials to help you continue your self-care at home.
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