Acupressure is based on one the most ancient principles of healing - that simply touching a specific point on the body will release stress and improve health in the body. In an acupressure session, I apply firm pressure directly to these \"points\" on your body, which relieves your muscle tension and improves your circulation. This simple and powerful technique has been shown to be very effective in treating headaches, backaches, and even insomnia.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy 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, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
Oriental bodywork aims to restore and balance the flow of energy (Chi) throughout your body. It uses gentle hand and finger pressure along specific points and energy pathways (meridians) on your body to restore your body to full health. There are many forms of Oriental bodywork, but they all share a common foundation in Chinese Medicine. They simply differ in their use of specific techniques to balance your energy.
Your body stores stress in specific areas called pressure points. Pressure points are small painful pockets of energy that are located along a nerve pathway in your body. These pressure points actually block the nerve energy from flowing through your body, causing a variety of discomforts and illnesses. In our session, I apply pressure to these specific points and dissolve them, releasing any blockages and restoring your nerve pathways to optimal health and function.
Tuina is a therapeutic form of massage that has been used in China for more than 5,000 years. Defined as “the ancient healing art of fingers and strength,” tuina (pronounced “twee nah”), makes use of rhythmic compression techniques along different energy channels of the body to establish harmonious flow of qi throughout the body and bringing it back to balance. By applying pressure to meridians, acupoints, and groups of muscles and nerves, tuina removes blockages and works deeply with the positive energy of the body.
Clients remain clothed, wearing loose clothing. tuina methods can include soft tissue massage, manipulation, acupressure in conjunction with herbal liniments, heat, etc.
Moxibustion is another therapeutic method in traditional Chinese medicine. Used since about 500 BCE, Mugwort leaves are dried and ground into small sticks or cones called moxa (similar to incense), which are then lighted and used to warm points on your body and relieve a variety of conditions.
Cupping is a technique employed for drawing blood to the surface of the body by application of a glass vessel from which air had been evacuated by heat or suction to clear blockage of Qi and Blood.
Gua Sha (pronounced guah-shah), translating as "scrape sand". involves scaping your skin with a massage tool to move Qi and Blood.
Ear Seeds are a retained auricular acupressure. By placing tiny seeds or beads attached to a small piece of adhesive material, like tape, it acts as a noninvasive technique to stimulates pressure points on the ear.