FAQ's

Q: What types of massage do you do?

A: I have had training in a wide variety of modalities, including:

Deep tissue
Sports massage
Trigger Point
Swedish
Reflexology
Cranial-sacral (not certified)
Orthobionomy
Injury rehabilitation

and lesser training in:
shiatsu, jin shin jyutsu and polarity

My bodywork instincts allow me to combine different modalities to tailor sessions to individuals. Some clients respond better to subtle energy work--
energy balancing and unwinding,
while others are suited to physically deeper muscle work.

THIS IS WHY I CALL MY PRACTICE
"WHERE EAST MEETS WEST."

Q: How often should I receive massage?

A: People vary on their intervals. Some have a session every week, especially if they have an acute problem they are trying to address, or come for maintaining their health and vitality. In times of high stress, it is good to remember to take care of yourself this way.

Others come every two weeks, every three weeks or once a month. I and my clients have learned over the years that, if you're trying to INCREASE your level of functioning, once a month may not be enough.

Think of it as peeling the layers away from an onion. If you have a muscular issue that's been nagging you for months or even years, the cumulative effects of massage therapy don't get a chance to take hold if sessions are weeks apart. I always tell folks, if you really want to work on a particular problem, I'd rather see someone once or even twice a week for a short span of time, rather than the same number of times spread out over months. You won't see the same positive effect the latter way.

Our bodies have muscle and emotional memory. We learn to hold ourselves in particular patterns. Regular massage helps re-educate our brains AND our bodies to establish healthy patterns.

Q: What sort of lotions or oils do you use? I hate feeling greasy! (or, I do like some aromatherapy!)

A: I do not use massage oil (I hate feeling greasy, too). I use a hypo-allergenic, non-scented herbal lotion designed to allow me to do deep-tissue or swedish work and anything in between!

While I do not do much aromatherapy, I do have a select few oils that I might feel are beneficial at a particular time. I will ask you about an oil before ever using one.