Modalities

Wellness

A wellness massage encompasses a variety of modalities such as rocking, long Swedish strokes, acupressure, kneading of the muscular tissues, and cross fiber for a complete, relaxing, and nurturing massage.  The preassure can vary to meet your needs, and you will walk away feeling balanced and restored.

Deep Tissue

A deep tissue massage is great for conditions that are causing pain and tension in your body.  Communication is very important during this type of session because when deep tissue is performed correctly, it may be intense, but will support a place of healing through release in the body. 

Hot Stone

The therapist places warm stones along different energy lines on the body and uses oil to perform a massage that creates sensations of comfort and warmth.  A Hot Stone Massage is great for stress reduction because of the heat of the stones.  This massage rebalances the physical body and emotional mind.

Reiki

Reiki is an ancient healing art that can be traced back thousands of years to Tibet.  REI - means “universal” and refers to spirit.  KI - means vital life force energy.  Reiki is simply opening to divine living energy and allowing health in the physical, mental, and emotional bodies.  Reiki honors, loves, and embraces the individual wherever they are on their life path.  Reiki enhances the results of all other healthcare; speeding the healing process and restoring energy during illness, medical treatment, and recovery.  The more one opens to the possibility of health, the more effective Reiki is. 

Prenatal Massage

When a woman is pregnant, her body goes through many changes.  Her body is transforming physically, emotionally, and mentally as she prepares for childbirth and motherhood.  Receiving massage by a certified prenatal massage therapist is a wonderful way to treat the body and mind.  A therapist certified in prenatal massage is skilled in the changes that occur in the woman’s body and knows how to adapt the massage to meet her needs.  Prenatal Massage relieves pain and discomfort associated with the physical changes and promotes relaxation for the mother which in turn provides a calm environment for the baby.  It is a great time for mom to connect with her baby and ease herself into a peaceful state of mind.

Infant Massage Instruction

Infant Massage provides many physiological and emotional benefits for the baby as well as the parents.  Setting aside time every day for massage with your infant has been proven to enhance bonding and attachment, help the little one with body awareness, develop communication and regulate the nervous system.  Kari trained with the International Institute for Infant Massage and is a certified Infant Touch and Massage Instructor.  This type of training specializes in an individualized approach rather than routine.  Babies have their own likes and dislikes at an early age and teaching parents specific moves and holds for their child builds confidence in their parent role and in their ability to help relax their child.  Developing these traits can be beneficial for a lifetime.  Parents and their babies receive the most benefit from this work with at least 3 consecutive sessions and can be set up at the office or at home.

Foot Reflexology

Reflexology is the specific manipulation of the nerve endings in the feet.  Applying pressure on points in the foot causes a reaction reflected in another area of the body.  It causes the body to cleanse itself in a natural way.  Foot Reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation, and normalizes the body functions.