"Job-related stress and worry caused insomnia for which I was taking prescription medication. Natural Massage Therapy helped ease my tension allowing me to rest, relax and regain a healthy lifestyle."
~ B.L.M.

Therapy Options

In our fast paced society, massage is becoming a more recognized option for individuals seeking alternative, preventative health care. Research is pouring forth which recommends massage and various touch therapies for stress relief, as well as medical conditions.

I have discovered that by combining therapies, including massage, one's healing process is greatly effected. Clients refer to this as the "Combo Deluxe". Since 1986, my hands have become attuned to the body aiding it towards relaxation and change to better suit its owner. Polarity (energy) Therapy has been my guide in facilitating stability and balance in the body. Supporting change and promoting a stable environment within a body that is in constant flux is my therapeutic goal.

Therapy is not a quick fix, but over time it is a long lasting solution. Many conditions and body patterns take years to develop, yet people give therapy a one or two shot opportunity to realize results. For those setting realistic therapy goals, changes will occur in time. With patience, one can become more familiar with their bodies, minds, and emotions. Therapy is a gateway to deeper understanding, health and well-being. Take time today to discover touch therapy.

Massage Therapy
By rubbing and kneading the muscle tissue, Massage Therapy alleviates pain and tension in the body. Massage Therapy acts directly upon the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems to rehabilitate physical injuries and improve health. It can promote a deep sense of nurturing and relaxation. Massage Therapy positively affects circulation, the muscular, nervous, and immune systems. It is often recommended for headaches, neck and back pain, sciatica, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, edema, strokes, insomnia, asthma, work-related injuries as well as other physical complaints.

Polarity Therapy
The art of Polarity Therapy is the skillful application of bodywork techniques to promote health and well-being. Polarity Therapy releases blockages in the body through physical manipulations, gentle stretching, stroking, and rocking. This therapy is based on the premise that most people are capable of using their energies more effectively. With intuitive sensitivity, the practitioner's hands locate and help free physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual blocks caused by distress, disorder, disease. It relieves stress and structural imbalances in every aspect of the body. Polarity Therapy easily integrates with other body and mind therapies which makes it an invaluable tool in holistic healing.
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Polarity Therapy... Aligning the Five Elements
There are five elements in the body; air, fire, water, earth, and ether (meaning space). The elements move throughout the body and influence certain aspects of our lives. Providing therapy to a specific element allows all the elements to reestablish balance and wholeness. Excellent for specific body imbalances.
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Polarity Therapy... Freeing the Breath and the Mind
This treatment concentrates on opening the three diaphragms or domes of the body... the head, the diaphragm, and the pelvis. When these areas are open and flowing freely, the breath moves more easily through the body and its cells. It is excellent for any shoulder, pelvis, and head discomforts. All respiratory disorders are relieved in this session.
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Polarity Therapy... Unwinding Whiplash
For anyone who has experienced whiplash or is presently suffering from any neck and back problems, Unwinding is the answer. Areas of the head and spine are manipulated to provide space to the vertebrae and the soft tissue, increasing mobility and decreasing pain/discomfort. Specifically effective in releasing the head and spine or core of the body.
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Thalmo-back Therapy
Beginning with a back massage and posterior hydrotherapy, stress and tension is released. The hypothalamus is activated creating a balance in the outgoing and incoming nervous system communications. It is effective for insomnia, stress, endocrine imbalance, and spinal pain.
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Windows of the Sky (W.O.S.)
Special attention is paid to a select number of acupuncture points which are stimulated with the hands, as well as quartz crystals to continue the stimulation process as the treatment progresses. These points can be used to facilitate the processing, transformation, and release of physical and emotional traumas. Integrates well with all forms of bodywork and counseling.
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Windows of the Sky... Heart Chakra
Similar to W.O.S. although this treatment is specifically designed to open the heart chakra (energy center). A very light and slow motion is applied to the acupuncture points providing a gentle release. Consciously or subconsciously, on an emotional level, energy shuts down due to a trauma. This treatment helps to open the energy held in and around the heart center.
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Craniosacral Therapy
This system focuses upon the movement of the cranium (head) and the spine although the entire body is effected through this work. By assisting the Craniosacral system, the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) increases and improves the body's internal environment creating balance and wholeness. The CSF introduces nutrients into the body and discards waste. This is wonderful for spinal traumas, headaches, neck and eye strain, high blood pressure, TMJ, the immune system, and pregnancy related problems.

Somato-Emotional Release Technique
By tapping into the Pure Consciousness that occupies our entire system, emotions are released and profound changes occur. Old traumas and patterns are explored and released through a physical unwinding process. This work reaches deep within the core of the individual and is not recommended for those new to natural therapy. This technique is effective in releasing all trauma stored within the body no matter how distant or recent.
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Reintegration Therapy
Administered through verbal communication, the client is able to process past traumas without retraumatizing the system. The body has the ability to either grasp an incident cellularly or to release it, discharging the trauma. Through this process, the nervous system reintegrates what happened, therefore effecting our reaction to it. As the body discharges the trauma, it unites the system bringing it into a state of well-being. Reintegration Therapy relies upon the body to tell its story... it is not pushed nor prodded into doing anything. This is a remarkably gentle verbal guidance system that acknowledges body trauma, whether physical, mental, emotional or otherwise, and sets it free.

Self-Healing Methods
Many self-help techniques are available to open the feet and the eyes to better health and function. For example: With the assistance of some tennis balls, tension in the feet begins to open which reflects upon the entire body through reflexology or energetic connections. The eyes lead us through life, therefore, techniques to assist in relaxation and to obtain better focus is applied through Self-Healing Methods. Various practices to promote overall relaxation of the body through exercise techniques is the goal of self-healing methods.

Sound Therapy
Uses sound as a tool to transport energy throughout the body in therapy sessions and exercises (Polarity Yoga). Verbal expression moves energy. Just as outside noises can affect our energy system by our reaction to them, projecting sound can release inner turmoil. This opens the heart and digestive organs, as well as emotionally trapped experiences in all of the body tissue. Sound has a profound influence on the nervous system. When we hear good music, the body becomes flexible and mobile. Like good music, internal sounds and tuning forks are used in treatments to stimulate sound. Sound therapy effects the pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, and all of the cells of the body.
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Salt Glow
After mixing sea salts with quality massage oil, it is applied to the skin (not the face) to exfoliate the skin; remove dead skin and open the pores. When the body is covered in the salt mixture, the client is placed in a steam room/box or a shower to allow the salt to melt into the skin and nurture the system. A light massage is then applied to the body. Although this is considered a spa treatment it benefits the entire body by cleansing the skin (the largest organ in the body) and opening its cells, allowing it to breathe again. It is excellent for rough, dry skin.

Moxage
Merging or uniting meridian massage with a Chinese herbal heat remedy, moxibustion is the focus of Moxage. Moxa or Mugwort is an herbal stick used to heat areas of the body. Heat emitted from the moxa stick helps to release endorphins, the body's natural pain killers. A specifically designed tool which helps to reduce smoke and contain heat for a long period of time is used with massage to create Moxage. Therapeutic heat application or Moxage is gentle yet it penetrates very deeply into the body which increases energy circulation, releases energy blocks, benefits general first aid conditions as well as acute conditions. Using the meridian system and basic hara, navel and back diagnosis this session is invaluable for a variety of ailments.

Core Synchronism
Core Synchronism is a gentle form of bodywork based on the Philosophy of Natural Therapeutics, Cranial Osteopathy, Polarity Therapy, as well as Natural Healing Methods. Core Synchronism is a system of natural therapy that was designed to bring the systems of the body into synch, natural rhythm, with other parts of the body. The core of the body includes the cranium, the spine and the nervous system. When a portion of the physical body loses its communications with the core fluid, Cerebrospinal Fluid, a dis-sychronistic motion is expressed. It is like gears which clash instead of mesh. This is expressed in greater symptoms of imbalance. Core Synchronism offers an opportunity to establish balance in the entire body with the tidal movement of the core fluid. This is extremely beneficial for head injuries/discomfort, spinal pain and imbalance, as well as nervous system disorders.

Core Synchronism - Pregnancy
Specific application to mother and child in utero. Core Synch for pregnancy can help to relieve morning sickness, back pain, and overall discomfort in the mother. It can be used in labor, to facilitate the alignment of mal-positioned babies and encourage more productive contractions as it helps the mother to relax during labor. In infants, it aids nursing difficulties, teething frustrations, colic and releases general birth trauma.