Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a specialized form of manual therapy that alleviates pain and dysfunction by treating trigger points, muscle adhesions, and fascial (connective tissue) patterns. This type of therapy is aimed to alleviate pain by addressing elements that cause tension.

​

The specificity is what sets neuromuscular therapy work apart from general deep tissue massage. On the spectrum of massage therapy and bodywork, neuromuscular therapy falls on the medical side of massage, and neuromuscular therapists are expected to have an above-average knowledge base of human anatomy and physiology. 

​

Medical issues for which NMT can be an appropriate treatment include: 
Back pain, Carpal tunnel-like symptoms, Sciatica-like symptoms, Calf cramps, Plantar fasciitis, Tendonitis, Kneee pain, Jaw pain,Tempomandibular joint pain (TMJ disorders), Hip pain, Headaches, Iliotibial band (IT) friction syndrome

Benefits of Neuromuscular Therapy Massage: 

In general, patients who undergo neuromuscular massage therapy can experience the following benefits:
 

• Reduced or complete elimination of pain

• Higher levels of flexibility and strength

• Increased ease and efficiency of movement

• Better posture

• Balanced musculoskeletal and nervous systems

• Improved blood circulation

• Lower levels of body toxins

• Higher levels of energy and vitality

Deep Tissue massages use firm pressure and slow strokes to massage deep layers of muscle and fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles. It is beneficial for stress relief, reducing pain, lowering blood pressure, chronic pain, limited mobility, muscle tension, lower back pain, postural problems.  

​

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage:

• Stress relief

• Reduced pain

• Lower blood pressure & heart rate

• Breaks up scar tissue and mankes movement easier

• Reduces arthritis symptoms

• Rehabilitates injured muscles

Integrative Craniosacral Unwinding is a healing modality that can help one create resolution around issues, whether they be physical or emotional, by honoring the client's present state. The intentional presence, and language of the practitioner can help the client tap into their own innate healing process to restore balance and awareness. Light touch is part of the process. 

​

Benefits of Integrative Craniosacral Unwinding:

• Healing, alleviating a range of illness and dysfunction, including chronic pain, central nervous system disorders, head and neck pain, TMJ dysfunction, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, seizure disorders, hormonal imbalances, chronic sinusitis, and more

• Improved functioning of the autonomic nervous system, enabling the body to respond more effectively to stress

• Improved immune system function

• Release of tissue and bone restrictions, improving mobility

• Tension release

• Pain alleviation

• Energy flow

• Overall relaxation and revitalization

• Stress relief

Cupping is an ancient technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has been used Egyptian and Middle Eastern cultures.  It is the inverse of massage, instead of pushing on the muscles it pulls the muscles. Cups are placed on back, neck, legs or site of pain by creating a suction, it aids in muscle recovery and helps release fascia (connective tissue). It is beneficial for plantar fasciitis, headaches, leg pain, fibromyalgia, release of trigger points, leg or arm pain. Cupping may be added to any of your services

​

Benefits of Cupping:

• Enhances blood flow

• Increases energy circulation

• Loosens fascia

• Breaks up scar tissue

• Improves lymphatic flow

• Relaxes tight muscles

Abdominal Massage is a healing external massage that is applied to abdomen to bring more blood, lymph and nerve and qi (energy) flow to organs to help support digestive, pelvic, emotional and fertility concerns. Many reproductive and digestive complaints may be caused from a congested abdomen and pelvis. Removing obstructions in our abdomen may allow for vital fluids and energy to flow which will allow for our organs to revitalize, and repair.

​

Benefits of Abdominal Therapy:

• Relax nervous system

• Digestive complaints

• Release adhesions 

• Eliminatory function

• Enhances fertility

• Regulates menstruation

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by hands on healing and is based on life force energy. Reiki supports the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. 

​

Benefits of Reiki:

• Relaxation

• Feelings of peace

• Overall wellbeing

I have worked with plant medicines that promote healing and align us with our true selves. I have seen the beauty and challenges that may come up working with plant spirits. I am here to support you and be part of your integration process through a variety of hands on healing modalities including massage and energetic techniques. I will hold space with heart centered communication so one may process their experience in a safe and supported way. This session may help bridge the mind and body, so that the new found wisdom may be grounded into ones life.

​

Benefits of Plant Medicine Integration:

• Sense of wellbeing

• Peace 

• Emotional support

• More Grounded