What to expect in a session

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You will remove your shoes but otherwise remain clothed and face up throughout the session. If any of this is an issue or if you are wheelchair bound please let me know in advance so that I can make accommodations.
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Integrated Bodywork

At the start of each session we will do a brief intake to discuss your concerns and goals. The work is based on your present situtation and what direction you want to take yourself. I combine the various modalities listed here to customize your session to meet your needs. 		Shiatsu Literally translated as finger (shi) pressure (atsu), Shiatsu is a highly effective therapeutic technique, which finds its roots in the ancient healing system of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Central to Shiatsu is the belief that there is a flow of energy throughout all living beings. Stagnation or excess of this energy is related to one of the many causes that leads us to a state of dis-ease with our body and our emotions. The Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare describes Shiatsu as "the Shiatsu practitioner, through applied pressure to the skin, is able to correct internal malfunctioning, promote and maintain health and treat specific diseases".

CranioSacral Therapy encourages the body's natural self-correction mechanisms by either allowing or introducing movement that will release restrictions in the membrane system. While the treatment may seem almost imperceptible to the client, this work has a profound impact into the nervous system as it directly influences the brain and spinal cord. CranioSacral Therapy has been used to treat a broad range of conditions and can be an effective treatment against chronic pain, tension and releasing both physical and emotional trauma.

Thai Yoga Massage, this form of treatment incorporates facilitated stretching with massage along the meridian pathways to help increase fluidity and flexibility of movement by deeply releasing tension and old holding patterns.

Manual Lymphatic DrainageIt is the function of our lymphatic system to collect and remove the metabolic waste and cellular by-products that we no longer have use for and through some impairment or overload of the lymphatic system, it now fills up our interstitial space rather than making an elegant retreat. Manual Lymphatic Drainage helps to keep things moving and alleviates puffiness and mild to moderate edema.

Please note that While a sluggish lymphatic system is not uncommon, particularly after some trauma or injury to an area and may be helped with these techniques, there are situations such as a preexisting heart condition or any cancer related issues would be contraindicated as we push fluids though these areas. My training, certification and experience level are for basic techniques that I may generally incorporate into a full bodywork session. While appropriate for most conditions, if there are any concerns you should speak to your health care provider, making clear I am not a Lymphedema specialist. Thank you for understanding.

Yoga

Literally meaning Union, the practice of yoga should be with the intent of joining all aspects of oneself, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual into harmony with each other. There are many different aspects of traditional yoga that embrace physical, emotional, mental and spiritual states, and there are over a hundred different forms of yoga. I teach in the Viniyoga tradition using Hatha poses for deep healing and rehabilitation.

Online and phone consultations are available for remote students.

 Yoga Lifestyle Consulting is individual based instruction integrating all aspects of yoga: breathwork, meditation and diet along with simple poses designed to build a strong foundation to best support You and your goals for weaving your practice into your day to day activities. I practice and teach the Viniyoga style of yoga which forms the basis of Yoga Therapy. As described by the American Viniyoga Institute is "Yoga Therapy, derived from the yoga tradition of Patañjali and the Ayurvedic system of health, refers to the adaptation and application of yoga techniques and practices to help individuals facing health challenges at any level manage their condition."

Private Yoga Sessions The beneficial effects of Yoga have earned its acceptance and respect in the medical communities for stress management and enhancing one's overall health and well-being. Yoga is recommended to patients for a variety of symptoms and ailments including heart disease, back and neck pain, arthritis, depression, and as an aid for helping to overcome many other chronic conditions and disabilities. Yoga serves its practitioners by increasing strength, stamina and flexibility while reducing anxiety and allowing one to become more self-aware.

Yoga should always be about taking care of yourself and feeling safe. It is important to know that if anything in your practice contradicts that principle, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, you are completely empowered to refuse.

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These treatments may be booked as a 30 minute standalone or add-on session or
treat yourself to a relaxing 45 minute combination Sound Therapy / Aromatherapy Shiatsu Facial!
Sound Therapy may be incorporated into both bodywork and yoga sessions as a means to further enhance the relaxation effects of the session. Sound therapy works by using a variety of musical and percussion instruments to introduce various vibrational frequencies. The brain responds by synchronizing with the frequency inducing a deep visceral relaxation which in turn creates an optimal environment for cellular repair and regeneration. It is often believed but not proven, that the vibration itself can generate a subtle wave in the body to help clear blockages and stimulate circulation of body fluids.

Regardless of any potential physical benefit, Sound Therapy helps to create a meditative effect which has demonstrated to be effective for insomnia, anxiety and people living with chronic pain or fatigue and is useful for conditions that have been exacerbated by stress as it promotes deep relaxation and enhanced mental clarity.

Aromatherapy Facial Shiatsu For centuries Shiatsu has been used to lift and tone muscles and improve circulation to the skin which helps to minimize the look of wrinkles and sagging skin. Combined with lymphatic drainage techniques and the proper selection of essential oils specific for your skin, this luxurious treatment can leave you feeling and looking refreshed and rejuvenated.