Call me direct to discuss/book your session: 864-430-1404
My interest in science and holistic health lead me to my career in Massage Therapy. The effect massage has on the Central Nervous System is fascinating to me, for this reason my goal as a Licensed Massage Therapist truly is "body and mind" therapy. While i work to provide relief from structural issues, my goal is to calm down the nervous system as well. I do not believe that Massage Therapy needs to include pain on the table to be effective and productive. I believe the opposite to be true! I believe the body keeps the score and that in order for it to let go, it needs to realize hands are for healing not hurting and that keeping sessions low on the pain threshold help the body to let go of stored tension and anxiety while vigorous and painful techniques cause the body to armor up and hold on more tight. I believe in working with the body not against it. This makes sessions easier on us both.
My interest in science and holistic health lead me to my career in Massage Therapy. The effect massage has on the Central Nervous System is fascinating to me, for this reason my goal as a Licensed Massage Therapist truly is "body and mind" therapy. While i work to provide relief from structural issues, my goal is to calm down the nervous system as well. I do not believe that Massage Therapy needs to include pain on the table to be effective and productive. I believe the opposite to be true! I believe the body keeps the score and that in order for it to let go, it needs to realize hands are for healing not hurting and that keeping sessions low on the pain threshold help the body to let go of stored tension and anxiety while vigorous and painful techniques cause the body to armor up and hold on more tight. I believe in working with the body not against it. This makes sessions easier on us both.
Out of my love for learning and
quest for knowledge i am constantly taking additional continuing
education courses from online to as much in person training as i can
that interests me. I consider this a combination win because it feeds
the science nerd in me and means i have gained more knowledge and
experience for my clients!
Massage modalities offered and trained in;
Relaxation Massage
Classic/European Swedish Massage
Deep Tissue and Trigger Point (only offered in the "Combination Massage" see note below)
Cupping Therapy (Modern Cupping Therapy Company)
Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage (Modern Cupping Therapy Company)
Oncology Massage (SC4OM)
MLD (Vodder Method)
PNF based Assisted Stretching
Arm and Shoulder Nerve Impingement treatment
***Deep
Tissue: *I only offer a "Combination" massage rather than entire Deep
Tissue sessions. It is the blending of Swedish and Deep Tissue massage
techniques. Sessions may also include the use of hot stones or cupping
over very tense areas. The Combination still allows for activation of
the Parasympathetic Nervous System while also addressing knots and
deeper tension. Since my goal is true mind and body therapy, full deep
tissue sessions are counter productive to inducing the Parasympathetic
Nervous System negating therapeutic benefits for all systems of the
body. I use broad based, gentle, non force methods for deep tissue work.
Body work doesn't have to be painful to be affective, nor should
it be so light that it is ineffective. There is a happy medium!
If
you are of the "no pain, no gain" mindset and feel that the only way
you can get relief is from the traditional forceful style "Deep Tissue
Massage" where you have to grimace and hold your breath through out the
session, **i am not the right therapist for you and i wish you well in
finding the right one!
**What will a massage session be like?
Many people are seeking massage therapy for their first time and are concerned about what to expect.
Many people are seeking massage therapy for their first time and are concerned about what to expect.
I am asked about these things the most:
1-
Massage Therapy is modest and respectful. You will be draped at all
times under a sheet and blanket except for the specific area that is
being worked on. After it is worked on it is covered up again.
2- All gluteal work is done through the sheet layer, and no work is done on the upper 3-4" of the inner thighs.
3- Breasts and genitals are covered at all times and never touched or massaged!
***Zero Tolerance Policy***
I am a health care
professional! I have a strict zero tolerance policy. Any form of sexual
solicitation, requests, innuendo, jokes, conversation, etc. the session
will immediately end, full session price will still be charged, and
person will be banned from this facility.
4
- I enforce a cancellation policy. By booking an appointment, this spot
is reserved for you. If you No-Show, or fail to give a 48 hour notice
to cancel your appointment, you will be charged 50% of the appointment
fee and bookings will be blocked until it is paid and future
appointments will need to be prepaid.
I look forward to working with you!
By appointment only from 10am - 5pm (last session that can be booked is at 5pm):
Images Salon and Day Spa M, T, W, Th, F, and Saturdays.2101 N. Main St.
Anderson, SC
864-225-8355
Or you can call me direct to discuss booking your session: 864-430-1404
May God Bless You!
Julia Serra LMT, CMLDT
Operating Hours
- Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- SundayClosed
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