Your unique massage is an integrated approach derived from my study and practice of:

 

universal massage techniques ( usually referred to as "Swedish" massage )

     Ease away tension. Feel refreshed and renewed. The use of long flowing strokes, soft pressure on trigger points, rhythmic rocking, and comfortably supported movement of limbs increases oxygen flow in the blood and stimulates circulation without putting stress on the heart.  Shortens recovery time from strain by flushing the tissues. 

deep tissue (myofascial release) 

     Feel the restorative nature of a deeper massage customized to fit your needs. Slow, deep compressions using sustained pressure and strokes to affect the deeper structures of the muscular and skeletal system, skin, and superficial fascia. 

neuro-muscular (trigger point) release

     A form of deep tissue massage alternating levels of concentrated pressure and friction on areas of muscle spasm in order to release strain in the muscle. These areas of muscle hypersensitivity are called trigger points. Trigger points cause a phenomenon called referred pain, sending messages of pain to areas in the body that are far from the contracted muscle. Examples: sciatica-like symptoms, carpal tunnel-like symptoms, headaches, etc.

unwinding

     Breaking aberrant movement patterns with non-forcing, or minimal-force, massage techniques, by following the lines of force leading to and from the "complaint" site.

cupping (silicone)

     Deep tissue myofascial release with the use of silicone cups to "pull up" on the tissues, rather than pushing downward. A unique tool for varied direction of the constricting tissues.