What I Do and Why

• Purpose My main goal is to help people check out and relax. I wanted a career with purpose that helps people feel better. In today’s world we are all so very busy and often stressed out, and it is good to take a moment for yourself to be taken care of and nurtured. As adults we don’t let ourselves be taken care of by others very often. Massage therapy is one of the most nurturing forms of self care.
• Personal Connection I like getting to know my clients and learn about them and what they need from their massage sessions. The more I get to know my clients, the more I can customize the session to meet their needs and help them reach their massage therapy goals.
• Stress Relaxation massage engages the parasympathetic nervous system. Getting a client into a really relaxed state allows me to get better results when working on specific issues in a gentle and non-invasive, less aggressive way. If massage is too painful to relax into it is not as effective, and really helping clients get to deep states of relaxation makes the work last longer.
• Neck and Shoulders I like to approach the neck and shoulders with slow, static pressure that allows me to engage with the muscle tissue and get it to relax deeply. Neck and shoulders are a common problem area for many people, and tight muscles in this area can cause headaches and persistent tension.