who is massage for?

Those with pain and tension, from an old injury or a new stressor. People feeling stress and anxiety in their bodies. Those who are fatigued, burned-out, whose bodies feel overused. People of all identities, sizes, ages, abilities, and genders.

massage to slow down.

Step 1 is to communicate safety to your body. Using intentional, slow, and adaptable pacing, your massage is shaped to allow your body to rest and enter a parasympathetic state.

Jae will say, “I work really slowly.” Working with slow strokes, sustained pressure, and intentional techniques allows your body’s myofascial system to soak up the massage and experience the greatest benefits.

massage that is for you.

Your needs, health & injury history, and goals are the guiding forces. Every session is a collaboration. Every session is unique.

how clients explain:

Jae is person centered at her core. You are not just a client, you are human. Your goals, expectations, and comfort levels are at the forefront of every session.
"The massage itself was so relaxing and calming, but the real treat was the reduction in pain and aches I felt in the days following! If you're looking for a talented and attentive massage therapist, look no further!"
“Jae has an incredibly thoughtful, warm energy that made the massage feel safe and restorative. At several points during the massage, she checked in about my comfort level and my preferred pressure and to communicate clearly about what she was doing.”
"Working alongside Jae is a dream when it comes to addressing my body’s aches and pains."
“Wonderful experience! Jae is warm, down-to-earth, and skilled in multiple massage modalities. She prioritizes clients’ comfort and is deeply thoughtful about every detail of the experience from the moment you arrive.”
“Most of the time I’m unaware that I was tight or tense there but Jae takes her time addressing any soreness as it comes up”
“Jae listened carefully to what I wanted and needed both before and during the session. She helped me relax muscles I hadn’t known were tense, and she recognized what areas needed more attention and time.”
“My session with Jae was so restorative, both physically and mentally. She listened to my goals for the session and addressed them with care and clear communication. I really appreciated the mix of modalities and her explanations.”
“Jae works with the connective tissues as much as the muscle and I feel instant benefits to massages that includes stretching.”

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services

types of massage sessions

Integrative Massage

Integrative massage sessions blend different modalities to create a customized session for you and your body.
We will discuss before and during our session the use of different modalities, and you can always ask questions!
All integrative sessions combine different modalities & techniques to create a holistic session for you and your body. Pressure is provided with the therapist's hands and forearms. Firm pressure is used discerningly.
What to expect: blend of different modalities, focus on your goals, working with your body’s systems .
More about modalities here.
SESSION LENGTHS
30min, 45min, 60min, 75min, 90min, 120min
Prenatal Massage

Relaxing and safe bodywork to help pregnant clients with tension and pain throughout their pregnancy. Bolsters are used to comfortably position clients in reclining and side-lying positions throughout their massage.
Available to pregnant clients with doctor's approval.
SESSION LENGTHS:
60, 75, or 90 min
Barefoot Massage

Barefoot bodywork sessions use Sarga techniques: slow, myofascial, deep tissue massage applied by the therapist's feet.
Barefoot massage can provide deeper, more consistent pressure due to the broader surface area of a foot compared to a hand. Sarga practitioners utilize a fabric strap to balance and provide tensional force in addition to the gravitational force.
Barefoot massage sessions can also incorporate hands-on techniques. We will use Sarga barefoot work to warm-up the body, and then we will utilize other modalities for more targeted work.
" This was really really relaxing, like being hugged with a weighted blanket on."
"The slow, smooth movements allowed me to feel the stress being pushed away."
What to expect: slow, firmer pressure provided through the broad surface of the therapist's feet.
SESSION LENGTHS
75, 90, or 120min

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modalities

Swedish & Relaxation

Swedish and relaxation techniques help ease the tension in our tissues.
Varied pressure enables us to work through layers of tissue and tension. Firm pressure is used discerningly and strategically.
Hot Stones

Hot stones help relax tense tissues, work into deeper muscles, and cultivate relaxation.
Cupping

Cupping uses “negative pressure” or suction to help increase circulation and fluidity in your tissues.
Learn more about cupping here.
Sarga Bodywork

Sarga techniques use slow, firm, broad pressure to apply deep tissue and myofascial work using the practitioner's feet.
Myofascial

Myofascial work is slower and more sustained in order to target connective and help bring more fluidity.
Working with the fascia can have body-wide benefits and increase relaxation.
Stretching

Assisted stretching is helpful to integrate all the work during a massage therapy session. I will gently cue your breathing and communicate to find a safe and effective level of stretch.
Lymphatic Drainage

Helps to stimulate and support the lymphatic system, especially with mild swelling or edema and in injury recovery. Lymphatic drainage involves light, rhythmic strokes that are calming and “downregulating” to our systems.
Oils & Salves

Special lotions and oils using the soothing properties of arnica, calendula, and other medicinal herbs are available at no additional cost.
No CBD products are offered at this time.
If you have a preferred product you would like used during your session, you are welcome to bring that in.
Aromatherapy

Aura Cacia essential oils can be added to any massage to utilize scent as a way to stay present during your session.
Blends and single-ingredient options are available at no extra cost.

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about your massage therapy session:

Yes, there may be times when receiving massage therapy would not be safe or helpful.
- Active infections: massage is not advised if you currently have an active infection - respiratory (cold, flu, etc), skin infections, or anywhere in your body.
- Certain conditions will require approval from your primary care physician to book your massage. These include: pregnancy, cancer.
- Some conditions may require adaptations to your massage treatment, possibly avoiding certain body parts or adapting pressure or techniques used. These include: pregnancy, unmanaged high blood pressure, recent injuries or surgeries, compromised immune system, acute liver or kidney disorders, acute autoimmune disorders, surgical implants, advanced diabetes.
Your safety and health is the highest priority. I will communicate fully if there are any reasons massage is not advisable, or if we need to get approval from your doctor. If massage is not appropriate for you at a certain time, we can always make a plan for future treatments or talk about other safe, therapeutic bodywork or movement practices.
If you're unsure if massage is safe for you, contact Jae to talk it through!
Intake: you and Jae will get to know each other by talking through your paperwork planning your session together
Settling in: Jae will leave the treatment room for you to undress to your comfort and lay on the table
The session: Jae will communicate throughout the session about what is happening and how you are feeling. Different modalities and techniques are used in all sessions to try to address pains, ease tensions, and help you feel more centered and grounded.
After: Jae will leave the treatment room for you to transition back into time and space. Once you are dressed and ready you can meet her outside the treatment room to check out and book your next session.
MADISON:
Massage table is 32” wide 63” long and is rated to hold 600lbs of dynamic pressure. The chair in my office is rated to hold 800 lbs.
MANLIUS:
Massage table is 32” wide 63” long and is rated to hold 1000lbs of dynamic pressure. The chair in my office is rated to hold 500 lbs.
Masking is not required in Gaea Wellness. Jae will continue to wear a mask during sessions.
Some things to keep in mind:
If you are feeling well and have not spend time around people who are sick with contagious conditions (think colds and flus), you do not need to wear a mask.
If you are feeling well but have been around people who have been sick, it is very helpful if you wear a mask to your session. As a massage therapist, if I get sick I need to cancel all my appointments so as not to endanger my clients. Thus getting sick means I lose income.. I appreciate your consideration in this matter!
If you are not feeling well, please reschedule your appointment!
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