MODALITIES

Modalities
and how they help you

Modalities
 and how they help you 

 DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. It is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motion, and past lingering injuries. David's work is based on Structural Integration, which is a system of soft tissue manipulation focussed on properly aligning the whole body. The work is usually quite slow, giving the ability to access the deeper layers of muscle more effectively. "You can never go too deep, just too fast".

 CRANIOSACRAL WORK

Craniosacral Work is the evolution of 'Cranial Osteopathy' developed by Dr. William Sutherland in the early 1900's. The Craniosacral system includes the 22 bones of the cranium, the vertebra, and the sacrum, as well as the brain, central nervous system, cerebral spinal fluid and membranes inside the cranium and spinal column. The work is traditionally focussed on optimizing the position and fluid movement (cranial wave) of these parts.
It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as TMJ, headaches and neck pain,
and is known to induce a state of deep relaxation that brings about the body's inherent ability to heal itself.

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE

Thai massage is traditionally practiced on a mat on the floor, with the client fully clothed. It is very popular for it's stretching. However, it also includes work along energy lines and points in the muscles, similar to Shiatsu, Acupressure and Trigger Point Therapy. It also seeks to align the body by releasing any imbalances, as in Structural Integration. It is a wholistic form of bodywork based on traditional Thai medicine. As a practitioner, David takes into consideration as much of the client's whole process as possible. Sessions may range from very vigorous to meditative and nurturing, depending on the needs of
the client.

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY

Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in the client's body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle, not necessarily along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques focussed on releasing the client's trigger points. The effects are known to be lasting and profound.

 SWEDISH MASSAGE

Swedish Massage is known to be a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. However, it can also be quite vigorous, depending on the needs of the client. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion, as well as stretching, to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, increased circulation, and greater flexibility.

 SPORTS MASSAGE

Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports can be harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.

 SHIATSU

Shiatsu is a Japanese form
of massage therapy. The word Shiatsu comes from two Japanese words - "shi" (finger) and "atsu" (pressure). In addition to the direct stimulation of pressure points along the energy pathways of your body, gentle stretching techniques are applied over a wider area of the body to integrate the point work and encourage the flow of Chi (energy) throughout the body. Shiatsu is a meditative healing art that honors the body, mind and spirit.
 
PREGNANCY MASSAGE

Pregnancy Massage is a style of Bodywork designed specifically or pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specifically developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage can help release pain and discomfort that may be experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits can be profound, including the relief of joint pain, increased circulation, and improved breathing and relaxation.

 CHAIR MASSAGE

 Chair Massage is a popular way of relieving stress and tension right in the workplace. Massage is given in a specialized ergonomic chair that David will bring to your office or event location. It may include many of the above modalities, only seated, and over clothing, so that people can more easily return to work or to other events.

A BLEND

During Most sessions, David uses a variety of different techniques. He has studied different modalities deeply enough to see both the commonalities and the distinctions between them. He uses his intuition and knowledge, with the requests of each client to offer the best possible outcome of each session.

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