Muscle tissue varies in texture and tone from person to person and there is no “one size fits all” massage. I have designed my massage career around building a tool belt of treatment and relaxation modalities that will be able to help any body that walks through my door. In each session we will meet your body where it’s at and create a massage that will leave you feeling as mobile and pain free as possible.

I was licensed in Washington State in 2016 and was lucky enough to jump straight into working at a medical massage clinic where I learned many of the techniques I still use today. I was so fascinated by the body that I completed over 100 hours of continued education in my first year of practicing massage. Since moving to Reno in 2022 I have felt my massage soften and my ability to add relaxation into the session expand. Each layer of experience leads to another tool to unlock the body.

Since “deep” massage means something different to everyone, I prefer to use the terms Relaxation and Treatment. The intention of a Relaxation massage is to calm the nervous system. In general this means the massage will be more “flowy” with passive stretching. The intention of a Treatment massage is to address pain and/or gain mobility. In general this means there might be more discomfort in the session and I will be communicating with you more. I frequently mix both into a session and use all the tools in my belt to get the job done. Intention is everything! 

I look forward to connecting with you and getting to know your unique system!

-Steph “Stryder” Turbyfill, owner, NV LMT #11595

The Muscle Maintenance Tool Belt

Bolstering - Proper spine and limb support is the first strep to creating an environment the body feels safe enough to effect change. Making you as comfortable as possible is always the first step. 

Passive Stretching - stretching is integrated into almost every session.

Silicone Cupping - suction is used instead of pressure to release tension. Very effective at opening up the stabilizing muscles in legs and feet and holding down fascial lines to get deeper full body stretching. **cupping can leave marks for up to 10 days, especially on those who bruise easily 

Neuro-Muscular Reeducation (NMR) - addresses fascial line dysfunction by having the client make small movements during the session. This increases movement in muscles that have attached to each other while also addressing trigger points.

Intra-oral - a gloved hand goes inside the mouth to release the jaw and TMJ. The session is upper body focused as I work to open up the shoulders and neck before the jaw. This is a wonderful tool for migraines, chronic tension headaches, TMJ disorders and dental trauma 

Gua sha (Scrapping) - a flat obsidian stone is used to scrape along scars or dense fascial lines in order to manually open the tissue. It can leave behind mild redness.

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) - the lymph system sits at the top of the epidermis so only light pressure is needed to open up the major lymph node areas and gently push the lymph towards those areas. **extra hydration is recommended before this type of work 

Pregnancy, Pre/Post - the focus is comfort as I work to bolster the both in the most relaxing was possible. Postnatal massage is often overlooked but is just as important as prenatal. It can help new moms reconnect with their body and recover from birth trauma. 

The Tool Belt is integrated, as needed, into every session. Questions regarding modalities are always welcome!