Expand Massage

I have had a lifelong fascination with the way our physical bodies interact with our mental processes. Further, I believe that stress reduction leads to increased physical and mental health. My goal is to use massage to help you move better and feel better, leaving your session feeling released, invigorated, more balanced, and with less pain.

What to expect in a session with me:

We will do a brief intake to help optimize our session, discussing any pain issues, movement restrictions, desired pressure, and goals of the session...in general, how we can make the massage work best for you. Your massage may include a number of modalities to help meet your goals:

Swedish. Long, full strokes along the body’s fascial lines. I often use this to warm up the tissue and to finish after deep, specific work.

Deep Tissue. Working with increasing pressure into long-held areas of tension.

TuiNa. Uses the hand and forearm to roll over the tissue rather than glide. Also incorporates gentle rocking tapotement, joint movement, traction, stretching, and holding acupressure points.

Trigger Point. Specific work into hyper-irritable muscular contractions. Trigger points often refer to distant locations along neuromuscular lines.

Ortho-bionomy. Positioning the body to help it self-correct and release pain and/or immobility.

Cupping Therapy. Negative pressure (suction) to bring blood flow to constricted tissue. Both fire cups and silicone cups are options.

Anatomy Trains. Approaches and treats the body through its system of myofascial connections.

Hot Stones. Great for stress reduction and soothing of tight tissue.

Reiki. Working with your body’s energy to encourage healing and reduce anxiety.

Techniques and Certifications

I became a licensed massage therapist in 2018 after completing my training at East West Healing Arts in Madison, Wisconsin, and a registered yoga teacher in 2021 through Inner Fire Yoga. I have spent hundreds of hours learning new techniques, both out of genuine curiosity and a desire to increase my repertoire of skills.

• Licenced Massage Therapist (2018 WI LMT# 14615-146)
• Swedish, Deep Tissue, TuiNa
• Neuromuscular Massage Training at Unfurl Massage
• Ortho-bionomy: fundamentals coursework from Morel Stackhouse
• Anatomy Trains: Structure and Function coursework: myofascial lines of strain and how to treat them
• Fire cupping: to enhance circulation and relieve pain
• Hot Stones
• Reiki: Level II certified
• Chair massage: available off-site at your business or event
• 2021 RYT: 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher: Yoga Alliance certified
• CPR/AED: certified for Healthcare Providers