Massage Toolbox
In the massage industry it’s possible to craft your massage style into a very unique and customized skill set or as I like to consider it my Massage Toolbox. My interests lean towards skills that promote self-care, restoration, clinical applications & comforting techniques. Below are a selection of skills I am honing to best help my clientele.
Clinical Massage
Clinical Massage is an outcome-based massage. By combining techniques from my massage therapy toolbox my bodywork sessions are designed to ease pain, rejuvenate use and minimize possibility of further injury. The session includes a Postural Assessment, pre | post treatment.
I specialize in conditions such as Sciatica, Whiplash, Carpal Tunnel, Chronic Pain, Tendonitis, Headaches, Chronic Systemic Inflammatory Conditions, Strains & Sprains as well as Surgery(pre|post).
Clinical Massage utilizes a combination of the following bodywork therapies:
- Deep Tissue massage
- Swedish Massage
- Lymphatic Drainage Techniques
- Myofascial Techniques
- Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Structural Integration
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Guided Breath work
- Cryotherapy (Ice)
- Hydrotherapy (Moist heat)
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Hospice & Palliative Massage
Hospice & Palliative Care Massage is much lighter work. It's nurturing, slow & comforting
A primary goal of hospice & palliative massage is, typically, to induce the relaxation response, bringing peace and respite to both patient and family members. Massage therapy for someone near the end of life looks and feels different from a spa treatment. Some people stay clothed or lie in bed. Others sit up in their wheelchairs.
Hospice & Palliative care massage addresses the client's symptom issues, the side effects of various treatments, the physical, psychological, social and emotional consequences of living with a terminal illness. Massage often promotes a greater sense of connection between the mind and body complexes.