I
began my training with Swedish massage and shiatsu (Japanese acupressure),
and then
learned Reiki.
I
continued to expand my skills by studying CranioSacral Therapy with
John
Upledger.
Through the International Institute of Reflexology, I learned
the dynamic art of pressure point work on the feet, or reflexology.
Over
the years I also trained in Myofascial Release with John Barnes, attending
several of his MFR seminars.
More
recently, I completed a certification in pregnancy massage with
Claire
Marie Miller: “Nurturing the Mother: Pre-Peri and Post Natal Massage”,
which included infancy massage training.
TECHNIQUES
SWEDISH MASSAGE
uses a system of long strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on superficial and deep layers of muscle. You
choose whether it
is gentle or strong.
ACUPRESSURE
is an Oriental-based system of applying finger pressure to “trigger points” along acupuncture meridians—the
invisible channels along which energy flows in the body. Blocked energy at
these points causes physical discomfort and imbalance. Applying pressure
here helps break the cycle of spasm and pain.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
affects chronic patterns of tension through deep, slow strokes and finger pressure, either following or going
across the grain of contracted Muscles, tendons, and
fascia (similar toneuromuscular therapy).
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (MYOFASCIAL RELEASE) involves
sustained stretching of muscle and fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue
between layers of muscle, and between muscles, bones, and organs.
Stretching the fascia helps it “unwind” from trauma, enabling freedom
of movement. This also improves the flow of spinal fluid within the spinal
cord and the head.
REFLEXOLOGY is organized around a system of points on the
hands and feet that, when stimulated, reflex to and relax all areas of the
body.
REIKI is a gentle, hands on, non-pressure technique which
helps to calm and soothe areas of stress, and speeds recovery from injury
& surgery.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE focuses on pregnancy and postpartum
comfort. There are also points on the body to work, and information to
share, for a woman who wants to become pregnant.
