Bodywork

Sports Massage

Helping athletes of ALL levels for preventative work and sports related injuries. I myself am an avid runner, gym and health enthusiast, so I understand many of the hurdles that come with training & playing.

Myofascial Release

Have studied Myofascial release under John F. Barnes since 2007. John is the leading author & guru on the Myofascial Release technique. Myofascial Release I, Cervical Thoracic, Myofascial Rebounding, Fascial-Pelvis, Myofascial Release II, Myofascial Healing, Myofascial Unwinding. Starting off gently and working to deeper pressure with longer, more slow strokes and still points. Our bodies have a thin layer of fascia that covers everything from head to toe. It can hold up to 2000 lbs per square inch of pressure! This technique can be applied anywhere on the body. Up until 2 years ago, I practiced this technique solely by hand. I now do the barefooted version we like to call "fasci-ashi" meaning myofascial release done with my foot.

TMJD

Massage for people with Temporal-mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD). This technique is focused on the head, neck and jaw. I am certified in and work on both the outside & inside the mouth to get every angle of this pesky problem to get maximum results. Perfect for those who clench/grind their teeth, migraines, constant stiff neck. This is the only hands on technique I do, and we work from the shoulder blades up, in your mouth, to the top of your head. (Yes, I wear gloves:))

Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage

"Ashi' means foot, "atsu" means pressure. Being certified in Ashiatsu aka Barefoot Massage, allows me use gravity as my driving force. In this therapy I use my feet while holding onto bars overhead. This modality allows me to give a deeper than normal massage by shifting my body weight over different areas of the body. These are longer, slower movements as we look at the body as a whole. You'll notice we also use an "ashi strap" that hangs off the bars, this is for me to be able to lean out to not only get completely different angles but to lean on as well. I still use my training in myofascial release technique but in this modality, I use my feet instead of hands. I was the 1st in Northwest Ohio to do this modality and am leading the charge in Barefoot Massage in Northwest Ohio. I am double certified in each area, and am certified in Fijiian Massage (another barefoot modality) as well. I love educating the community on the effects and benefits of receiving Ashiatsu and all types of barefoot work. It is my passion!