On-site Massage

Enjoy the luxury of massage and shiatsu in the comfort of your home. It takes me 10 minutes before your session to set-up and another 10 afterward to pack-up. There is little you have to supply. A CD player, unless you prefer silence. If you do not have a CD player, mention it when making the appointment and one can be brought to the session. Select and play your own music if you prefer, whatever you like and find relaxing. A cleared space of 5' by 9' is necessary. Usually moving a coffee table or chair is sufficient. The massage table and other equipment can be carried upstairs. And please do not feel you have to clean up your house!

Firm, Relaxing Therapeutic Massage

A blend of Swedish massage, foot massage, trigger point therapy and acupressure is used to relax the muscles, increase circulation, ease the mind and soothe the spirit. There are many benefits of massage including: deep relaxation, stress reduction, relief of muscle tension and stiffness, greater joint flexibility and range of motion, healthier, better nourished skin, massage satisfies the need for caring and nurturing touch, there is an increased awareness of the mind-body connection and a sense of being unified and in harmony.

Shiatsu

A Japanese form of bodywork, Shiatsu means "finger pressure". The receiver wears comfortable clothing. A mat on the floor is the surface used for this method of bodywork. Static pressure is applied along meridian lines. These 12 lines of energy are stretched with assistance and support. Key acupressure points are stimulated or relaxed as appropriate. The Shiatsu method aims to balance the body's energy, whether to relax or energize. Just as you learn to utilize muscles efficiently in movement, learn to use the primary and secondary muscles of respiration in the most effective way for maximum well-being. While learning the physical mechanics of a spacious, relaxed breath, receive the benefits of the meditative quality of the practice. The goal is to extend the practice into and throughout your life, for greater health on all levels.