Massage
What to expect from your appointment
As an intuitive, complementary therapist, I don’t diagnose, but I will work with your symptoms and use my knowledge and experience to concentrate on the areas of the body that I think require more attention. Please let me know beforehand if you prefer a specific treatment and I can incorporate that into your session.
Every massage is tailored to your body and your needs. I offer holistic, thoughtful, and centred therapeutic massage to help people feel more connected to themselves
My main objective is to work on releasing fascial restrictions on your body, combining Myofascial release techniques. This works to progressively release these restrictions and trigger points and return the body to a more normal, pain-free balance.
Fascia is the main connective tissue in the body and, as such, forms a body-wide network. When it is working normally, the fascia is very fluid and moves freely as we move. However, when restrictions form, these can cause pain and other symptoms often referred to elsewhere in the body. Trigger points are also a form of fascial restriction that can cause pain. These can form as a result of accidents and injuries, surgeries and scar tissue, repetitive movements (in work and exercise), posture, stress, or, for most of us, some combination of these.
The process: how it starts
I can be present or if you prefer can leave the room while you undress to your underwear. Once on the couch, you will be draped in towels for your comfort. Some techniques used during massage may be uncomfortable but should not be painful. Please tell me if the pressure is too deep or at all painful. You can also ask me to go deeper if you feel it is too light. It’s important to drink water after the treatment to allow your body to flush out toxins from the muscles that have been worked on.
The massage should be a deeply pleasant and enjoyable experience
Available techniques can include
Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. The application of sports massage, prior to and after exercise, may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury.
Deep tissue massages are used to break up scar tissue and break down muscle adhesions (the “knots” that we feel in our muscles are muscle adhesions, which are bands of rigid and painful muscle tissue). These knots can inhibit our circulation and cause pain and inflammation.
Soft Tissue Release (STR) is a technique used by massage and manual therapists to restore normal flexibility to a muscle. It is particularly useful when a muscle becomes very tense and shortened. I may choose to work around an injury rather than directly on it, however, STR can have rapid positive effects on flexibility and pain.
My services
Initial Consultation: 90 minutes
Physical assessment; Massage; Feedback and Follow up
30 minute session
Normally targets one particular area of the body.
90 minute session
Physical assessment; 75 minute massage; 15 minutes of remedial postural correction exercises
60 minute session
Physical assessment; 50 minute massage