Reflexology
This can be used in conjunction with other alternative therapies. It takes into account the whole person and helps activate each patient’s natural healing processes as well as restoring their physical and emotional well-being. Can be performed mainly through the hands or the feet.
Trigger Point Therapy
Holding areas of myofascial irritation and inflammation as a type of deep tissue therapeutic work. Usually combined with cupping or just allowing "sharp" tools (elbows mainly) to stay in an isolated location on the body to release the fascial hold.
Injury/Rehab
Hands-on treatment combined with a background in learning medical massage techniques to help inflammation and irritation in the body be released without too much discomfort. Usually partnered with a physical therapist or a chiropractor to assist with helping after an injury, or continuing rehabilitation from injuries of the past.
Advanced Sports Massage
Either pre-competition, going to the gym, or finishing an athletic sport, It takes into account the whole person and helps activate each patient’s natural healing processes with active/passive Range of Motion techniques, as well as restoring their physical and emotional well-being, for athletic performance.
Craniosacral Massage Technique
Using holding patterns and light resting touches, this modality helps guide the body with the brain to bring awareness to the body where rhythm and formation combine. Very soothing technique used to help bring small tissue pliable in relation to the musculoskeletal system. Can be used as its own technique or partnered with Swedish techniques.
Hot Stones
Temperature regulated heat with stones continuously moving throughout the body to add reasonably healthy inflammation for circulation and pliable tissue.
Pregnancy Massage
Preparing for pregnancy, going through the different trimesters of pregnancy, and post-delivery techniques that will help an expectant client to feel relaxed and comfortable through the pregnancy experience.
Reiki
Chakra balancing techniques combined with massage to give a spiritual side to a client's care. Usually led through aromatherapies and/or soothing music that give an ambiance to connect the body, mind, and spirit through this technique.
MMP certified (Medical Massage Practicioner)
Assisting the healing process alongside doctor's orders to manipulate tissue and "pin-stretch" modalities to help with rehabilitation/injuries. This modality is only used if I have explicit doctor's orders and follow the designated regiments given from them. This is a valid alternative medicine that can be talked about through your doctor's care and provided instructions from their offices.
Shiatsu
Traditional practice with following the pathways of the body in conjunction to certain organ systems. This practice allows the client to stay fully clothed laying on a mat that assists with stretching and energy work to help the client relax. It is a practice onced used in traditional medicine to help with the body's natural flow of channels like Reiki, only the practice is still hands-on.
Advanced Lymphatic Drainage
Can be practiced within 24 hours after surgery, this modality assists with inflammation and swelling through the body while transfering the flow of the body towards lymph nodes. This modality provides the lightest touch and manipulates tissue towards all the main nodes. Many of the lymph nodes involve the abdomin and still practicing safe boundaries and draping protocols while asking for complete disclosure of medical history to help keep the client safe and within the doctor's orders.
Integrative Cupping
The use of cupping is lifting small tissue against gravity and creating capillary bursts that bring isolated blood to a spot that may hold fascial resistance. Cupping does not form bruises nor are they causing trauma on the body.