Massage Therapy

Massage has been shown to have several benefits. These benefits include stress relief, managing chronic pain, reducing anxiety, improving sleep, reducing muscle tension, and improving blood flow.

Some people may see more benefits from massage than others. Everyone is different so what work for helping one person might not necessarily help another. Keep this in mind when scheduling an appointment and it helps to have a realistic outcome in mind if you're getting a massage to target a specific issue. In other words, don't expect one massage to be enough to address all of the issues you might be having, it may take several appointments to start seeing long-lasting results.

I offer a variety of massage services! Here is a brief summary of the massage therapy services I offer.

Relaxation Massage

Does life have you stressed out? Or maybe you're just looking for a general massage and aren't interested in deep-tissue work? If either of these ring true then the relaxation massage is for you. I will use long, slow strokes to help relax your muscles and decrease your stress levels. The goal isn't to cause any pain or discomfort working on problem areas, but just to help create a relaxing experience to help get your mind off of things.

I recommend adding aromatherapy, hot stones, or both to help enhance your experience!

Deep Tissue Massage

Do you have areas that are particularly sore or constantly tight? Maybe regular relaxation massages aren't enough to address your problem areas? If that's the case, deep tissue massage may be what you need. Deep tissue massage involves using heavier pressure and specific techniques designed to target problem areas on the body. Lighter pressure is used at first to help warm the muscles up and then the pressure is gradually increased to make sure the pain level is kept to a minimum.

Please keep in mind that deep tissue massage isn't meant to be very painful. There may be slight discomfort when working on sensitive areas, but it should never reach the point where you're wincing in pain or fighting back. If too much pressure is applied too soon, the muscles have a tendency to tighten up in order to protect themselves. If the muscles tighten up, it is much more difficult to receive an effective massage.

With this in mind, never hesitate to tell your therapist if the pressure is too much.

Sports Massage

Are you an athlete or do you live an active lifestyle? Then a sports massage is for you! Sports massage is designed to treat problem areas that arise during physical activities. The body and muscles can take a beating when training for sports events or even during recreational exercise, so receiving regular massages can help keep the muscles in check.

Sports massage can be pretty similar to deep tissue massage, with the difference being that sports massage is targeted more towards treating conditions that arise due to athletic activities. For example, the therapist might do extra work on your hamstrings in order to help prevent a hamstring pull while running or sprinting. Another example would be helping to increase your range of motion in the lats in order to make pressing a bar overhead easier. It is important to let you therapist know the types of activities you engage in so that you can receive a massage aimed at addressing your particular needs.

Just like deep tissue massage, sports massage is not meant to be painful. There may be areas of discomfort, but you should never be wincing in pain during the massage. You won't see the full benefit if your muscles keep locking up in order to protect themselves if too much pressure is used.

Gift certificates are available to purchase for all of the services I offer. Just click on the 'Schedule or Purchase Certificates' link at the top of the page and select any of the gift card options through the services menu. After purchasing the gift card you will receive an e-mail with a redemption code that can be used when scheduling an appointment.

30-Minute Massage - $50

60-Minute Massage - $90

90-Minute Massage - $125

120-Minute Massage - $180

60-Minute Couples Massage - $190

90-Minute Couples Massage - $260

Aromatherapy Add-On - $10

Hot Stone Add-On - $15

First appointments can always be a bit nerve racking for both the therapist and client. I encourage all first-time clients to arrive several minutes early in order to discuss what they're looking to get out of the massage and to discuss any concerns they may have prior to the appointment starting. Please let me know of any areas that you're looking to have worked on or avoided during the appointment. After we discuss the goals of the massage I will take you to the massage room and then step out to allow you to get ready for the appointment.

Clients will be asked to undress to whatever their comfort levels are. Massage is more effective if I have access to the skin, but I understand not everyone is comfortable with that level of undress. I typically ask clients to start face-down for most appointments, and to also be under a sheet and a blanket. Only the body parts I am currently working on will be uncovered and nothing inappropriate will ever be exposed under any circumstances. Please let me know immediately if you ever feel uncomfortable with the draping I am using and I will fix it right away.

Feel free to communicate to me if I need to change the pressure I'm using or if you want me to spend more time on certain muscles or sore spots. I will check in occasionally too, but please let me know right away if something isn't to your liking. Once our allotted time is up, I will leave the room and let you get dressed. I'll meet you in the waiting area where we can take care of the payment and discuss any questions or concerns you may have and maybe even schedule another appointment too!