modalities

  • Swedish & Relaxation

    Swedish techniques include gliding and kneading strokes, combined with compression, rocking, and friction to bring more relaxation and ease to our tissues.

    FAQ: "Do you offer "deep tissue" massage?"

    The answer is: it depends what you mean by "deep tissue." Deep tissue massage is different for every body. Often firm pressure can cause your body to brace and tense up, thus being counterproductive to tissue relaxation. How firm pressure is applied is very important - I use very firm pressure discerningly and slowly so that your body can adapt, respond, and shift in response to the pressure & the pain response can be lessened.

    Remember, it doesn’t need to hurt to work.

  • Sarga Bodywork

    Sarga Bodywork the broad surface of the practitioners foot to deliver slow deep-tissue to engage the myofascial system.

    Learn more about Sarga here.

    “Feet are amazing manual therapy tools, and as bodyworkers, the ability to perform massage with our feet opens up a whole new set of biomechanical options. Barefoot massage is an ancient practice, most notably in parts of Asia and the Pacific, and this practice encompasses manual therapy techniques that are applied to recipients' bodies with the practitioner's bare feet. These techniques often mimic massage techniques applied with therapists' hands, however a notable difference is that barefoot massage techniques are less "pointed" and have the ability to deliver deeper, more consistent pressure due to the broader contact surface area of therapists' feet and the gravitational force that can be accessed for the delivery of the techniques.”

    - Sarga Bodywork

  • Hot Stones

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

    Stones are heated to 125-135 degrees and used to apply medium and firm pressure. The targeted heat of the stones, as well as their added weight for applying pressure, makes them an excellent tool for tense areas.

  • Cupping

    While a lot of massage techniques utilize downward pressure on the tissues, cupping uses “negative pressure” or suction. Additionally, cupping is a novel stimulation for our nervous system, helping to aid in the release of chronic tension.

    Sometimes cupping may feel like a gentle hug from an octopus, sometimes more like if your vacuum hose got stuck on your skin, but the intensity is adjustable and adaptable to find the right level for you. Jae communicates throughout the process to ensure your comfort.

    Depending on your goals for your session, cupping can be involved during your whole treatment, for one or two areas of your body, or not at all.

    Learn more about cupping here.

  • Myofascial

    Our fascia creates a continuous web throughout our bodies. The tissues that make up our fascia respond more slowly to touch, so myofascial work is slower and more sustained in order to work with these connective tissue fibers and guide them to change

    Working with the fascia can have body-wide benefits and increase relaxation. The pace of this work can also be very soothing to the nervous system.

  • 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.

lotions & oils

  • Single Ingredient Options

    For those with sensitivities to some additives, single-ingredient options are a great choice for peace of mind.

    Available:

    Coconut oil

    Jojoba oil

  • Massage Cream and Lotion

    Sourced from PurePro located in Greenfield, MA

    PurePro Deep Tissue: Ingredients: Purified water, cocos nucifera (coconut oil), carthamus tinctorius (high oleic safflower oil), prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel oil), simmondsia chinensis (certified organic golden jojoba oil), dimethicone, vegetable glycerin, stearic acid & cetyl alcohol (vegetable wax emulsifiers), propanediol (derived from corn), certified organic aloe vera gel, silver citrate, sodium hydroxide, carbomer, aminomethyl propanol, tocopherol (natural vitamin E).

    Pure Pro Lotion: Purified water, cocos nucifera (coconut oil), carthamus
    tinctorius (high oleic safflower oil), prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel oil), simmondsia chinensis (certified organic golden jojoba oil), stearic acid & cetyl alcohol (vegetable wax emulsifiers), dimethicone, vegetable glycerin, certified organic aloe vera gel, propanediol (derived from corn), silver citrate, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol (natural vitamin E - gluten free).

  • Myorub

    This simple, unscented, high-tack cream is ideal for myofascial and deep tissue massage techniques. The thick viscosity and high coverage of this product allow it to last much longer than most massage lubricants. Intended for sparing use in pea-sized applications. PUFA free.

    Ingredients: organic coconut oil and Hawaiian beeswax

  • Arnica concentrate

    Great for Injury and Chronic Pain Management, Myofascial, Trigger Point, Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue, and Sports massage. Aids in working with fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, strains, sprains, and bruising.

    Ingredients: Pure Pro's Hand-Infused Arnica Extract, Grapeseed Oil, Essential Oils of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Siberian Fir Needle, and Lavender, Natural Vitamin E.

  • Arnica lotion

    Arnica Lotion

    “Arnica is a natural herbal extract that works with the body’s natural tissue repair systems (circulatory & lymphatic) to help soothe muscle strains, sprains, tendonitis adhesions, bruising”

    Pure Pro Ingredients: purified water, cocos nucifera (coconut oil), carthamus tinctorius (high oleic safflower oil), prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel oil), simmondsia chinensis (certified organic golden jojoba oil), stearic acid & cetyl alcohol (vegetable wax emulsifiers), dimethicone, arnica montana oil, vegetable glycerin, certified organic aloe vera gel, propanediol (derived from corn), silver citrate, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, essential oils of betula lenta (sweet birch), rosmarinus officinalis (certified organic rosemary), citrus limonum (lemon), certified organic eucalyptus globulus, tocopherol (natural vitamin E).

    Boiron Arnicare ingredients: Alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Cetyl palmitate, Glycerin, Lauroyl macrogolglycerides, Pegoxol-7 stearate, Purified water, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, 1,2-hexanediol

    Cooling Arnica Lotion ingredients: Purified water, Caprylic/capric triglycerides, Menthol, Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) oil, Cetyl alcohol, Organic Arnica Montana extract, Sodium stearate, Organic Helianthus annus (Sunflower) oil, Organic Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) oil, Organic Salix alba (White Willow) bark extract, Eucalyptus globules leaf oil, Rosemarinus officinalis (Rosemary) oil, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glyceryl stearate, Curcuma longa (Turmeric) root extract, Benzyl alcohol, dehydroacetic acid, Organic Sunflower lecithin

  • Aromatherapy

    Help relax with added scents to bring presence to your session - and the scent can stay with you as you move out into your day.

    Aura Cacia Essential Oils can be added to any session.

    Selection varies but can include blends and single scents such as:

    Lavender, Grapefruit, "Panic Button," "Chill Pill," "Mellow Mix," and more.

  • Sun Leopard Warming Gel

    Delightful warming gel for sore muscles and healing.

    Ingrediens: Organic Helianthus annus (Sunflower) oil, Brassica napus oil, Natural menthol, Glyceryl benhenate, Glycerol oleate, Organic Linum usitatissimum (Flax) seed oil, Sesmum indicum (Sesame) seed oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Glycereth 7 cocoate, Prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel) oil, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) oil, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) oil, Cinnamomum camphoroa (White Camphor) oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sunflower wax Rosemarinus officinalis (Rosemary) oil