Bodywork

Swedish

I have learned that Swedish Massage is more effective than people give it credit for. It helps with calming inflammation in the muscles and releasing the tension in our muscles, This occurs at a hormonal level as well as in your nervous system. It activates your parasympathetic nervous system which helps release your body from a stressed state ( fight or flight).

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Massage is a must for expecting mothers. In my experience mother and baby benefit greatly from pregnancy massage. Mother is able to show appreciation to her new body and express care for both body and baby. It helps release back, leg, ankle and hip discomfort. The body releases feel good hormones like endorphins and bring mother into a rest and digest state. When mom is relaxed, baby and everybody else in the household is happy. Its a win win.

Cupping Methods

I enjoyed taking Foundations of Cupping at Sage Continuing Education in Lancaster, PA. Cupping has been used to reach the muscles at a deeper level to help with muscle adhesions and open up the muscle by increasing the blood circulation in that particular area.