Depending on what your goals are, it can be a blend of different modalities. There's no upcharge for any of the tools or products used during the session.
Tools that may be used during your session: cups, gua sha, Rapid Release, KT tape, handheld ultrasound, microcurrent and red light.
FSA and HSA cards are accepted. I'm not a provider for any insurance company, but I can give you a superbill for reimbursment purposes. Reimbursment is not guaranteed.
Orthopedic massage is a style of massage therapy focused on treating painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. Because orthopedic massage is designed to treat medical conditions, it requires extensive training. It involves releasing tense muscles, helping to stretch and lengthen tight muscles and tendons, and decompress rigid joints. My goal is to restore full health to the soft tissues of your body, both treating your specific conditions as well as improving your overall well-being.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, lymphatic drainage can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, lymphedema*, lipedema*, and strengthened resistance to illness. Research has also shown that MLD can help with alzheimers, migraines, vertigo, and autism.
*Lymphedema and Lipedema are chronic conditions, MLD can help reduce swelling but it is not a cure for those conditions.
Post Op lymphatic drainage may be recommended by your doctor after surgeries to help reduce swelling, speed up healing and prevent the formation of fibrosis. Some surgeries that can benefit greatly from lymphatic drainage are tummy tucks, 360s, arm lifts, leg lifts, breast reconstruction, lumpectomy, masectomy, BBLs, and liposuction. These sessions are generally shorter and more frequent to help the body create new lymph vessels and activate dormant ones.
Please note that I don't do Complete Decongestive Therapy. (Wrapping)
A Brazilian lymphatic massage uses the lymphatic system to reduce fluid retention in various body parts such as the abdomen, legs, arms and face. Its focus is on contouring, but you also receive all the benefits of a lymphatic massage. It involves pumping of the lymph nodes, fascia release, blood flow for circulation and fast strokes to push fluid towards the lymph nodes. This is a fast paced massage and more aggressive than a regular lymphatic massage. Oil is used for gliding. This is not suitable if you recently had surgery. Any post op procedures should wait at least 120 days before allowing this type of massage.
Certified by Celebrity Massage Therapist Josie Rushing
TMJ and TMJD intraoral manual therapy helps relieve tightness, clicking or pain around the jaws. The intraoral part takes less than 5 mins. External work is usually combined with the head, neck, back and shoulders.
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
Inducing labor through reflexology is a natural alternative for pregnant patients who are past 40 weeks and wanting to avoid using Pitocin.
*First trimester (weeks 1 -13) have the highest risk of miscarriage. Therefore I will only accept patients from weeks 14 - 42 who have permission from their medical doctor to get massages.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which I bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage. Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule.