Massage can improve injury repair time, mental health and attitude and performance at all bring attention to areas that have been cut off by chronic tension.
Massage can also release endorphins, which the body creates to reduce pain. Through the muscular and chemical releases describes above, massage helps to unblock and balance the flow of life energy through the human system (known in various cultures as Life Force, Chi, Prana, Ki, Kundalini, Hara).
* Credentials: B.A. Social Science, University Of North Carolina, Wilmington 1990
* Counselor 1988-1992 Adolescent Aggressive, Abused and/or Addicted, Mentally Ill, for Homeless Women
* Graduate Potomac Massage Training Institute, Washington, DC 1996
* Neuromuscular Therapy, Level One 1998
* Lastone Certification 2001
* Self-Employed Since 1997
PMTI Myo-fascial Structural Bodywork Levels:
A typical massage will stretch and loosen muscles and connective tissue, improving blood and lymph flow throughout the body. This movement also helps the body remove metabolic waste resulting from exercise or inactivity, and will pump oxygen and nutrients into the cells and tissues. Massage simulates the sensory receptors in skin and muscles.
Services/Products
Generalized and specific bodywork available for relaxation and pain management, blending the following techniques,Swedish,Neuromuscular Therapy,Trigger point Therapy,Barefoot Shiatsu,Hot/Cold Stone Therapy,Myofascial Release,Acupressure,Healing Touch,Sports Massage,Deep Tissue,Reflexology,Aromatherapy