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MODALITIES
cupping
Traditional Chinese Fire Cupping is an eastern medicine to remove toxins and clear stagnant qi(chi)/blood/life force from the body. By removing oxygen from the cup and placing it on skin it creates a powerful suction that can feel like a lot of pressure at the beginning but eventually subsides to a deep relaxation for the area being cupped. After they are removed a circle of discolored skin is left behind like a bruise. Depending how dark that circle is can tell you how toxic the site was. The more you receive the treatment on a regular basis the lighter the circles become meaning better circulation is getting to those tight areas.
Cupping is not for everyone. If you are interested in trying it we can leave the cups on for a minimum time. They are easily removed so if at any time you are uncomfortable we can take them off.
There's no telling how long the marks will stay. Only ask for this treatment if you are ok to have the circle bruise like marks on the area for a few weeks. The marks may disappear before that but I have seen them last longer in extreme toxicity.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is thought to be at least 6000 years old! It is believed to have been practiced by most of the world's ancient civilizations. This modality is based on the principle that the spirit and the body should be in harmony. Oils (which is a term somewhat inappropriately used since they have a consistency resembling water more than oil) can be extracted from many different parts of the plant or fruit. Massage is one of the most effective relaxation techniques and when combined with aromatherapy its benefits are increased. When applied to the skin they are absorbed quickly due to their molecular structure. They diffuse into the bloodstream or are taken up by the lymphatic system to be transported through the body. Aromatherapy is a holistic practice that can easily be incorporated into everyday life for overall well-being. If not through massage many benefits can be received through fragrant baths or scented candles.
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Pregnancy massage
Any pregnant woman can tell you there are times of discomfort while creating a human. Whether its needing your stress level to come down or there are aches and pains that haven't been given attention in weeks due to time or physical constraints, pregnancy massage can help! The mother lies on her side being completely propped up with pillows and after we finish one half of her back she rolls to the other. Then she turns onto her back to be completely propped up with pillows again while being put into deep relaxation. Pregnancy massage is completely safe when done the right way and is very beneficial to the overall health of mother and baby. There are a few extra items I need to bring to the session so please let me know if you are pregnant and how far along you are before your appointment so I can appropriately prepare.
Lymphatic drainage and dry brushing
The lymphatic system is part of the immune system which means this massage in turn aids our immunity. Lymph fluid moves through our body with the help of mobilization of our joints and movement. There are actually lymph node clusters in the palms of our hands and soles of our feet so just the act of grasping things and walking throughout our day is helping to move lymph fluid through our bodies. The purpose of the system is to remove unwanted waste from the body so we want this fluid to be moving! People commonly develop a somewhat sluggish lymphatic flow due to inactivity, consumption of junk food and beverages, and reduced water intake. Lymphatic drainage massage can help the body maintain proper blood circulation, body fluid balance, and immune functions.
Dry brushing is an excellent way of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin and for removal of toxins from the body. It helps to improve the lymphatic system and its particularly useful for the treatment of cellulitis. It's exfoliating, increases circulation, unclogs pores, and can possibly aid in digestion and kidney function. I highly recommend adding this to your daily self-care routine and every once in awhile I will assist.
When both of these modalities are added onto a massage neither of them will last the whole hour or 90 minutes. I start with them to get the lymph flowing and then go into the oil massage. Dry brushing treatment is $12 extra and you get to keep the dry brush!
foot reflexology
Sometimes pain or disfunction in the body needs to be addressed from every angle possible. That's when I like to utilize the benefits of reflexology. There are points in the feet, hands and ears that correspond with different organs and parts of the body with channels that flow through the body called meridians. Like cupping and acupuncture these meridians can also be stimulated through reflexology. If there is a known problem in an area that cannot be massaged (small intestine, spleen, or eyes just to name a few) reflexology can be a great tool to bring fresh stimulation to that area. Sometimes, with expert reflexologists, problems can also be found if there is extreme discomfort while getting a session in one of these points. That was my personal experience while learning about reflexology in massage school in 2010 and that was my first introduction into how powerful eastern medicine can be. I have a wooden tool that helps me get into these specific points more accurately and it's my experience that when clients receive just 5 minutes of this specialized massage technique they fall into deep relaxation.