Massage therapy has many benefits, in addition to relaxation and stress reduction, it has a plethora of benefits for the recipient.  It promotes circulation, and facilitates recovery from injury or strenuous repetitive activities and can also help to heal scar tissue and alleviate headache pain as well as discomfort from chronic conditions such as sciatic pain, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel and more.

Amy customizes each massage to address this the specific needs of each client to achieve the goals of each individual client. Combining Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue, myofascial massage, trigger point work, and assisted stretching, Amy works to facilitate the release and relaxing of your soft tissues, muscle, tendons and ligaments to let go of unhealthy and often lifelong holding patterns.

Please read the descriptions below and choose which type of massage you would like.

Relaxation

Sometimes you just want to relax by quieting your body and mind, in which case the relaxation massage is for you.  Using therapeutic and calming touch, this massage offers peace and calm to help facilitate the opportunity to escape and de-stress. This massage can range from light to strong pressure, depending on your preference / comfort level. Both compression of the muscles and long gliding stokes are applied with oil or lotion, and passive range of motion to major joints

Targeted

If you are experiencing one or more conditions or chronic issues that is causing pain or discomfort, inhibiting your posture or range of motion, this massage may be for you. This treatment can, at times, feel uncomfortable, but can help to relieve pain and restore normal posture and range of motion. The massage will start with work to address the client’s chief compliant, generally applying sustained compression to troubled muscles with guided breath-work to encourage them to release. Compression of ligaments or scar tissue, resisted stretches and joint mobilization techniques may also be applied.

Pre/Post Natal

This massage focuses on offering relief from common pains and discomforts associated with pregnancy or more specific issues resulting from pregnancy and giving birth. This massage is typically done in a side-lying position, but can be done belly down as long as is tolerable for the mother.