Massage Styles
Marsha’s Favorite | Deep Tissue | Sports Massage | Gentle Touch | Pregnancy Massage | Infant Massage | Somatic Massage | Shiatsu | Swedish | Geriatric Massage | Reflexology | Cranio Sacral Therapy

• Marsha’s Favorite
  Never had a professional massage before? Curious about what the different styles are and what might be right for you? This is the massage session to try! From the Eastern acupressure styles of Shiatsu to the Western gliding strokes of Swedish - all blended into an often-relaxed hour. $60.00/hr.
  
  
• Deep Tissue Therapy
  The soft tissue of our bodies include muscles, tendons, and ligaments. When one or more of these becomes out of balance our overall state of wellness can be affected. Chronic head aches, low back pain, reduced flexibility and so much more can often be treated with this form of therapy. Working slowly and deeply layer by layer through the soft tissue you will feel the tension in your body release. Sessions will be limited to specific areas or target the known problem area while also working on the related tissue. Though minimal or no clothing is worn you will be covered with a sheet or towel to respect your modesty. Very little lotion is used to control the friction of working deep. $60.00/hr.
  
  
• Sports Massage
  This is a subspecialty of massage therapy that focuses on techniques designed to enhance athletic performance. Each session or series of sessions are designed to meet your goals in getting the most out of your body whether it is Post-Event, Pre-Event, Training/Maintenance, or Injury Care. Techniques used will depend on the goals of the session. Often these involve compression and deep cross fiber friction therapies. Wearing a pair of gym shorts during these sessions is recommended to allow a greater range of stretching and also to ensure your comfort. $60.00/hr.
  
  
• Gentle Touch
  Using a variety of techniques from both Eastern and Western styles you are lulled into a relaxed state of peace and tranquility. Your body will enjoy awakening Swedish massage strokes intended to bring awareness to your muscles and their interconnectedness as the burdens of stress and discomfort are removed. This is your time to relax and forget about the world. Elongating massage strokes are typically best received when applied directly to the skin using an oil or lotion. Because of this minimal to no clothing is recommended. A sheet or towel will be provided to cover you and only the area being worked on is exposed at any one time. This session can be from one hour ($60), an hour and a half ($90) through two hours ($120) in length.
  
  
• Pregnancy Massage
  This massage is designed to relax and reduce the aches and pains from pregnancy. Pregnancy massage focuses on the needs of the expectant mother and her baby as her body goes through changes associated with the childbearing year. Prenatal massage brings relief from swelling, stress, muscle cramps, and provides comfort. Cushions and pillows are used to place you in a relaxing side-lying position to ensure proper spinal alignment and support. Mild stretching and light Swedish massage strokes are then used to soothe your sore body. This massage will reduce aching in stress bearing joints such as the ankles and lower back. You will leave the session feeling relaxed, restored, and rejuvenated! $60.00/hr. (Packages are available) Visit the Pregnancy Massage page to learn more.
  
  
• Infant Massage
  Infant massage provides relief for aching infant muscles and helps reduce the discomfort of gas. Infant massage also helps increase the bond between mother and child through touch. I encourage and train the mother to learn infant massage techniques to use at home. $40/30mins. (This is included in the Pregnancy Packages, see Pregnancy Massage page for more information)
  
  
• Somatic Massage
  Somatic therapy combines the mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of our being through slow, gentle and easy movements of muscles.The muscles relearn how to be relaxed. The massage teaches us to become aware of our bodies and how we experience sensations. Soma is defined as “the body experienced from within.” When we bottle up worries and stress, they can become physical manifestations on the outside of the body. Muscle aches and pains are often the result of repressed stress and concerns. Somatic massage teaches us how to become aware of these tensions. Some people may not even know they have areas of discomfort until they stop and connect with their bodies. $60.00/hr.
  
  
• Shiatsu
  Shiatsu is a treatment done on a mat on the floor. You will be fully clothed during the session. Shiatsu is one of the oldest forms of natural healing. The benefits of Shiatsu include pain relief, feelings of euphoria and a strengthening of the body’s resistance to disease and disorder. $60.00/hr.
  
  
• Swedish Massage
  Swedish massage is a whole body massage. The classic strokes of Swedish massage are designed to produce feelings of well-being on both the physical and emotional levels. Benefits of Swedish Massage include stimulation of circulation, increase in muscle tone, and a balance of the muscles systems. This massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. $60.00/hr.
  
  
• Geriatric Massage
  As a population, the elderly are perhaps the group that could most profit from the benefits of massage. This nurturing massage will help to maintain flexibility, improve blood circulation and over all well being. $60.00/hr.
  
  
• Reflexology
  Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands utilizing specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil, cream or lotion based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with the idea that this massage effects a physical change in the body. The benefits of reflexology include relaxation, stress reduction, improved circulation, detoxification of the body, revitalization of energy, improved mental function, stimulation of emotional release and pain relief. $40/30mins or $60/hr.
  
  
• Cranio Sacral Therapy
  The subtle touch of Cranio sacral Therapy on the head, neck and back effects the internal systems of the body in profound ways. By utilizing the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid, a natural non-traumatic realignment occurs in the skeletal and cranial structures. As realignment occurs, the body corrects itself mentally, physically and emotionally. $60.00/hr.