Bodywork

Deep Tissue

One of the most requested type of work people ask of us. I look to combine a number of techniques I have learned over the years to achieve the desired result of each client. Often ranging from Relaxing to Therapeutic and sometimes more focused work on targeted areas with a little relaxation on non-problem areas. Some of these techniques are not the most comfortable and I encourage clients to keep open communication as to tell me if they need more or less pressure at any time during our session. Deep tissue is not about how tough someone is nor is it a competition. The pressure should be within the clients range of comfort and safe ranges of pressure for the area of tissue work. These techniques include but are not limited to: > Myofascial Release >Accupresure >Trigger point Therapy >Active and/or Passive Stretching >Full Body Stretch Sessions >Hot Stone Massage

Medical

Since the start of my career I have tirelessly been working with clients who are experiencing bodily injury due to Herniated or Bulging Disks or even Scoliosis. I have also been working with clients who have connective tissue disorders or other diseases like Fibromyalgia, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Lymphedema. I can graciously say that with great success many of my clients have been able to return to a normal lifestyle without the fear of recurring pain or new injuries devastating them as they once did. The time it takes is a personal matter for each client and some heal faster or slower than others. I won't say I can fix you in some made up number of sessions, I will be honest and I will provide you as much at home self care tips to maintain our progress at the end of each session so we can keep moving you forward. If I can't help a client for whatever reason I will try to find out how to or try to refer you to someone who can.

Massage Envy Aksarben - Lead Therapist

I became my Massage Envy's Lead therapist shortly after joining in just 2 months. I have been nominated therapist of the year every year at this location and was selected during my first year, I have been chosen as therapist of the month 17 times in my past four years. For the past three years I have made an effort to train therapists in Hot Stone, Prenatal Massage, Safe application of deep tissue techniques, Total Body Stretch, Percussion Tool use, and any personal training they may request for the benefit of their clients

Prenatal Instructor - Pregnacy

For the last three years I have been the prenatal instructor for Massage Envy Aksarben. My responsibilities included : proper draping for the clients safety and modesty, set up for side lying techniques which include a pillow for the clients head and a body pillow for comfort during the session, safe transition to turn the client from one side to another without risk of exposure, and how to apply deep pressure to targeted areas of discomfort for the client, how to use these techniques on clients who are unable to lay face down or face up, any contraindications that may prevent some techniques or total practice of the session, and healthy communication with the client

Hot Stone Instructor - Hot Stone Massage

For the last three years I have been the Instructor for the Massage Envy Aksarben Hot Stone Therapy sessions. My responsibilities were to: instruct therapists on proper set up and care for the stones and cleanup and sanitation after the session, how to communicate with the client before, during and after the session, proper safety for themselves and the client before, during, and after the session, familiarize them with any total body or local contraindications, and healthy communication with clients.

Swedish / Relaxing

For clients looking to unwind, relax, or just take a nap, they often ask for Swedish or Relaxing Massages, Swedish Massage actually dose focus on returning blood flow and lymph fluids to the heart through lighter to moderate pressure techniques. Relaxing Massages are pretty much dependent on what the each individual client prefers or finds comfortable. I want to and enjoy customizing any combination of techniques to suit each clients individual needs at the time of each session.