Massage Therapy

"Soothe the Body, Soothe the Soul"

Several massage techniques may be incorporated during your session  for optimum results

Available by appointment only

Gift Certificates are available
 
Please see below for benefits and explanations of various modalities

 RATES

30 minutes............$ 50.00
60 minutes............$ 80.00
90 minutes............$120.00

Quintessential Massage Therapy will help you achieve better balance in your life through Therapeutic Massage 

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY:  This therap is performed on a person fully clothed, using a light touch. The practitioner monitors the rhythm of the craniosacral system to detect potential restrictions and imbalances. The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area. Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor, or neurological disabilities. These problems could include chronic pain, eye difficulties, scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments, learning disabilities, as well as other health challenges.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE:  A gentle, rhythmical and precise technique designed to accelerate the normal functioning of the lymphatic system. This therapy facilitates healing of injuries, surgical trauma, inflammatory conditions and edemas and is excellent for detoxifying the body.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASEMyofascial Release is used to release fascial restrictions caused by accidents, injury and traumatic or surgical scarring. This hands on therapy is a powerful healing technique that changes the body structure by releasing (stretching) the muscle (myo) and a tough, connective tissue (fascia), which is three dimensional in nature that surrounds all organs, nerves, blood vessels, every muscle, and every muscle fiber down to the cellular level.

MYOSKELETAL ALIGNMENT:  A technique that has been designed to help open and close the facet joints in the vertebrae of the spine and to detect any fibrosis in the tissues.

NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY:   A type of pressure point therapy for specific diseases and injuries which address trigger points and postural dysfunctions of the body. This therapy consists of specific work that may seem deep at times.

ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL MASSAGE:  A technique that addresses chronic pain and sports enhancement.

PRE-NATAL MASSAGE:  Techniques for relieving the discomforts of the childbearing year. Relieve low back pain, joint pain, increase circulation, reduce swelling, and help balance hormonal changes and aids in relaxation.

TOUCH FOR HEALTH:  A technique that includes acupressure, massage and muscle testing.

SOMATO-EMOTIONAL RELEASE:  This technique can be used in addition to craniosacral therapy wherein the therapist will use imaging and dialoguing techniques that can guide the client through challenging long-held emotions. Sometimes a client will have had a physical injury that seemed to plague long after the site has healed. Craniosacral Therapy releases restrictions in the body tissues; sometimes a release of emotional energy is necessary to fully discharge a trauma. This emotional energy is called an energy cyst. This is where SomotoEmotional Release would come into play.

SPORTS MASSAGE:  Consists of Pre-event, Post-event, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation therapy to help enhance athletic performance and decrease recovery time.

SWEDISH MASSAGE:  A gentle, and relaxing massage involving manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body combining long strokes, gentle rocking and stretching.

THAI YOGA MASSAGE: Performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. No oils or creams are used.  The practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body's energy ("Sen") lines and pressures points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.

EAR CANDLING:  Is a natural way to clean out accumulated wax and white flaky fungus from the ear. The accumulations withdrawn from your ears may be many months or even years old. It has been around for centuries and originated in ancient civilizations such as China, India, and Egypt. The native American culture, such as the Aztec and Mayan civilizations used ear candling in healing and purification before initiation rites. Ear Candling in non-invasive and is very relaxing. It is a pleasant and peaceful experience. My sessions consist of offering my clients a Lymphatic Drainage Face Lift, which will increase the lymphatic fluid to help jump start the benefits of the ear candling procedure. I also massage my client's neck and shoulders before I start ear candling. I use 100% high quality beeswax candles.

 

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