Body Positive Therapies

Services

Massage Cupping Therapy

30 minutes: $45
60 minutes: $80
90 minutes: $120

Massage Cupping Therapy  uses a machine to create the suction and pumping movements that are normally done with manual vacuum pistols, to create a soothing, consistent and effective treatment without strain on the therapist or client. The machine allows me to dial up or down the suction and gives me the ability to move the cups over the body. This machine then enables me to more effectively lift the muscle and separate the tissue layers, thereby providing superior relief to manual massage and leaving minimal or no marks and minimal or no soreness like static cupping does. You can watch a video demonstration of this technique here.

Think of your muscle tissue like a natural sponge. A dry natural sponge is very stiff and if set it in a bowl of water, it will float on top of the water for a long time; it takes quite some time for a dry sponge to begin to absorb the water and sink to the bottom. If you wet that sponge it becomes soft and pliable. Set that wet sponge in the bowl of water and it will immediately absorb the water in the bowl and sink to the bottom. Massage Cupping actually hydrates the muscle tissue! It separates fused tissue, making it soft and pliable and more capable of absorbing the water you drink. 

Massage Cupping can be integrated into a typical Swedish Massage or as a stand alone treatment.

 

Hot Stone Massage

60 minutes: $80
90 minutes: $120

Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are both statically placed on the body and used in a variety of massage strokes to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. I use basalt stones and Synergy Stones.™ (Check out a thermal imaging video of some Synergy Stones™ being used here.) Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.

Swedish/Therapeutic Massage

30 minutes: $45
60 minutes: $80
90 minutes: $120

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 friction to help the body improve its circulation. My pressure will be light or moderate, using hands, fingers, forearms, elbows, and sometimes tools. Some stretching may also be involved in your session for improved function, restored mobility, and increased range of motion. 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. (Please note: in an effort to prolong my massage career and because I truly believe in its capacity for healing, I have begun using a MediCupping™ machine [Massage Cupping Therapy] in conjunction with manual massage. I will only use this machine with your permission; it is solely your decision. Please be aware I do not do a manual deep tissue massage as Massage Cupping will give you the same results with less stress and less pain to your body.)