Below are quick explanations of some of the techniques I use. They are sometimes used individually or blended together depending on client needs.

Medically Necessary Massage –  This is the application of Physical Medicine by a massage therapist using specific tests to evaluate, target and treat specific problem areas. It must be prescribed by a Medical Doctor, Chiropractor or Osteopath. 

Muscle Activation – Often people overuse some muscles and under use others. Sometimes muscles are asked to do a job they aren’t designed to while another may not be working at all. In this approach, we locate muscles that are overworking and muscles that are underworking and get them performing the way they are supposed to. This requires more active participation on the clients part. It can be an eye opening experience.

Trigger point neutralization – Using light pressure along dermotome (skin nerve) pathways to interfere with the signal a trigger point is sending to the brain. Very helpful in quickly reminding muscles how to relax.

Lymph drainage – This process involves the use of gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of body fluids. For clients this technique is very comfortable and induces deep states of relaxation while improving immune function, circulating body fluids and balancing the autonomic nervous system. It’s like cleaning out the body’s sewer system.

Tendon Resetting Technique - Resetting reflexes to decrease tenderness and pain in trigger points and associated areas.  Tendons attach all muscles to bones.  Resetting the golgi-tendon reflex in the tendons allows muscles to regain a balanced length.    

Ligament and myofascial work - Ligaments and fascia are the ultimate connective tissue of the body.  Working on these tissues often requires a different approach than working with muscles.

Somatic Education - Somatic Education is the improvement of bodily awareness to gain greater voluntary control of your bodily processes, basically it improves the connection of the muscles to the brain.

Bodymap Refinement - The body map is your self-representation (regarding structure, function and size) in your own brain.  When your body map is accurate, movement is good. If your body map is inaccurate or inadequate, movement is inefficient and injury-producing. In Body Mapping, you'll learn to gain access to your own body map through self-observation and self-inquiry which ultimately leads to more efficient posture and ease of movement.