Craniosacral Therapy

60/90 mins
$140/$200

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, subtle, and energetic modality that orients to the body primarily through palpation of cerebral spinal fluid and other membranous and osseous systems of the body. Through light touch the practitioner can listen to and work with all of the systems in the body - as deep as organs, as superficial as skin tissue. Derived from Osteopathic medicine this modality offers the body opportunities to make structural adjustments as well as whole system reorganization in a noninvasive, deeply relaxing way. As its name indicates much of the work can take place at the cranium and sacrum but work can be performed anywhere on the body. Long, still contacts in a few areas of the body during the course are typical.

These sessions tend to be quiet and deep. People often report feeling as though “they go somewhere else” as if they drop into a dream or sleep state. This work is particularly powerful for those with anxiety, chronic stress, histories of trauma or any form of nervous system dis-regulation or disruption. Some dialoguing may be part of these sessions when appropriate. No disrobing is necessary for this work. For those new to this modality a series of three sessions is recommended to become acquainted with the work.

Integrative Massage

60/90/120 mins
$140/200/260

Integrative Massage blends Swedish, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Tui-Na, and Shiatsu techniques together in a seamless way to bring greater ease and relief to the body. With oil and firm but gentle pressure muscle knots and constriction throughout the body is addressed. Long flowing strokes across the whole body combined with gentle kneading, tapping, vibration, passive joint movement and stretching, and pointed pressure to specific parts of the body elicit deep relaxation and relief.

These sessions are tailored to your needs - for those seeking deep relaxation more gentle techniques will be employed. For those seeking muscular release more active techniques will be employed. Please note that oil will be used and you will remove your clothing to your comfort level: you may choose to keep your underwear on. You will be covered by a sheet and blanket- only areas that are being actively worked on will be uncovered.

Therapeutic Bodywork

60/90/120
$150/215/280

Therapeutic Bodywork is designed for deeper tissue work and specific wellness goals. Dry brushing, cupping, gua sha, hot stones, warm compresses, and lymphatic drainage techniques are employed to realign the body’s deep layers of fluid, fascia and muscles. Generally people seek this work to help relieve pains, stiff and contracted areas in the body, break up scar tissue, and shift entrenched dis-ease in the body. For best results, 90 to 120 minute sessions are suggested.

These sessions while relaxing are very active. Where there is pain, there is stagnation; while we will only ever work within your comfort zone these sessions work at the edge of comfort. Some of the tools - like cupping and gua sha- help to bring greater blood flow and oxygen to flush areas of stagnation and in doing so can leave discoloration. This discoloration is not bruising and can be “read” or interpreted to reveal what is causing the dis-ease. Medicated herbal infused oil will be used liberally to help penetrate the muscles. If you are able to take a bath, hot shower, steam or sauna close to the appointment time this will allow us to work even deeper and create even greater change.

Elemental Consultation

60 mins
$125

Elemental Consultation is a comprehensive assessment of your body’s wellbeing using the ancient health system of Ayurveda. Through the reading of pulse, tongue, face, body and other assessment tools recommendations for specific bodywork and self care practices can be offered based on the state of your organs, tissues and energetic body. Elemental Consultation allows us to dive deeper into supporting your wellness goals and be more strategic in our therapy.

These sessions will be focused on clarifying where you are in relation to your wellness goals and identifying what challenges or blockages you may be encountering. Assessments will lead to recommendations for your best at home remedies which may include kitchen practices, stress management practices, self- massage practices, yoga practices, etc, to shift dis-ease and re-establish balance. In addition to identifying where you are currently in your body’s elemental balance “vikruti”, I also offer birth pulse readings “prakruti”. These readings identify your constitutional make up - your unique elemental composition at the time of your birth. Knowing your prakruti is advantageous as you will become familiar with your body-mind-spirit tendencies (both strengths and weakness).