Each massage is customized but specific types of massage are practiced that encompass my style.

Sports Massage

If you are looking for less of a “relaxing” massage or have a specific sports related injury OR are an athlete looking for very specific work (left knee, right shoulder, pain when doing a certain movement during athletic activity), this is a “get to the point”  approach.  I would also do cupping and scraping, if desired, to help move along the process. It’s not entirely comfortable but it gets the job done. My goal is to make sure what is causing you pain is worked out. Whether that is through trigger point release, breaking down scar tissue, or working into an inflamed tendon you WILL leave my table feeling better. If this description resonates with you, I would pick sports style massage when booking.

Swedish Massage

This style of massage really puts you to sleep. It’s is total relaxation, zenning out, going into your zone, type of vibe Swedish Massage is actually trademarked. It goal is to get your body in as relaxed a state as possible. My goal is to make you feel safe and relaxed so for however long you can be free of the outside and just take care of your inner self don’t mistake Swedish with “light feather like” taps. It’s more a wave of hands, over long chains of fascia. With this massage I use different modalities such as jade sticks that I use over different pressure points in the head or facial glass mushrooms used to relax the ever moving muscles of the face and jaw. This is the least general massage UNLESS you point out a specific area that is bothersome. Just know that work IS more specific therefore trigger points and other areas of tension may cause discomfort when worked into. This is not the standard for Swedish but each massage is FULLY customizable and different techniques are used throughout every session.

Deep Tissue

This style is deep and will cause discomfort depending on how reactive and sore a muscle is, BUT deep tissue style massage is slower and more gradual than sports massage. It is used for relaxation knowing the MAIN goal is to get to the deep layers of muscle through slow and gradually deeper pressure. This will cause discomfort but that discomfort will abate as the massage goes on. It is ike warming up before working out.  The discomfort is telling us something. Working into that discomfort is where the healing action comes into play. I would also like to point out there is a difference between discomfort and PAIN. Please tell me is something hurting. I will reassess to better assist you. Some areas may be sore after this massage but other than cupping and the occasional scraping marks, bruising is rare and usually coincides with other modalities being used.

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage incorporates techniques of sports massage but more with a more therapeutic and gentle approach. This is approach is more stable for people that are recovering from a recent surgery and have scar tissue could up. This is used for people with chronis pain. Ones that have a specific condition and need the massage tailored to that. This is less for people with sports injuries but more “wear and tear” and trauma based injury such as a car accident or tendon tear and repair. This style of massage would also be good for someone working on building strength back in atrophied muscles or someone wanting more range of motion in an area that’s damaged in the past. I do not work on fresh injuries and will refer out if something is out of my scope of practice.

These definitions flow within one another and each one of these styles I generally use in every session. There is wiggle room in each but if you choose one or the other I will always confirm and go over the goals to see if they align with your own.

These definitions are a basic guideline so you are informed. Also something to note, we do talk before and after each sessions and I am always available to answer questions to the best of my ability and within scope of practice. I will refer out if necessary.

Let me share my knowledge with you and empower you to help yourself! I will be here when areas are being stubborn or becuse you need regular maintenance.

Please talk to you practitioner if you are unsure if massage is right you.