My massage style is based heavily off of Swedish massage: long, broad strokes of light-to-moderate pressure. My techniques are slow, rhythmic, and designed to fully relax the body and mind while reducing any areas of chronic pain or tension. My massages are all customized, meaning in the timeframe allotted, you may elect to receive full-body massage, upper- or lower-body massage only, or massage on an assortment of muscle groups for example, you may prefer just your calves, neck, back, shoulders, and scalp massaged during your session.
Due to my own body's limitations, I do not offer Deep Tissue massage. If you are looking for Deep Tissue, please reach out and I'd be happy to refer you to one of my many amazing colleagues who offer this style. Cupping, pictured above, is a therapeutic technique that comes from traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have numerous health benefits in addition to stimulating the flow of qi "life force" within the body.
Cupping involves applying a localized negative pressure suction to the skin using glass, plastic or silicone cups at targeted areas of the body. The intents of this therapy are to stimulate the functions of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, release congested tissues, and loosen adhesions that are deep within the muscle layers. One of the most common misunderstandings about massage involves the terms "deep tissue" and "deep pressure.
Deep pressure is exactly what it sounds like--using more of their bodyweight, the massage therapist applies more force to your muscles. Deep tissue, on the other hand, is best thought of as a technique or style of massage, not a level of force, that is designed to target the inner layers of muscles and connective tissue. Deep tissue techniques stray away from relaxation and are commonly used to treat chronic pain and stiffness.
While deep tissue massage does require the use of deep pressure, that's not always the case. To avoid confusing these two terms, I recommend swapping out the word "deep" for "firm" when referring to levels of pressure. I do not practice prenatal massage. If you are expecting or know someone who is, I'm happy to offer referrals for prenatal massage.
