Serenity means that there is a peace of body and mind that is each greater for the other, after receiving a massage that not only deals with the pain of the body, but also the conditions of the body, mind and energy flow that cause negative symptoms to begin with. Standard massage therapy that is coupled with eastern medicine-based techniques and added to aroma therapy, works to detox and relax th
e muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissue, as well as work out the tension and pain. Add in a large dose of relaxation technique, comfortable surroundings and an intuitive gift for this type of healing therapy, and the combination is powerful and effective. I studied hard at my anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and much more to help me to understand the way the body works properly, in order to help determine when it isn't. i received an award because of this for Technical Excellence in massage school. I knew this knowledge would be important in order to figure out what is causing or the source of the pain, tension and decreased motion, and what can or cannot be done to address the source as well as the symptoms. Each person is different, and nobody feels exactly the same every single day. That is why each massage received is tailored for the needs they have that day, even while following the basic structure and direction of the massage plan initially determined by the clients needs and goals. The amount of pressure, passive joint mobilization (basically stretches), essential oils, array of techniques and length of time they are used on each area, and other subtlties are adjusted each session to meet immediate needs most effectively. I use a custom blend of essintial oils in the base massage oil, along with cool therapy in some areas, as well as using only as much pressure as is needed AND comfortable to effectively accomplish relief without causing additional pain or minor tissue damage, which can lead to Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness 1-3 days following a massage (DOMS). A bottle of water is routinely provided after the massage, as all massages include cleaning out of many lymph nodes and detoxification of the muscles and tissue, which increases toxins massage releases from muscles into the bloodstream and urinary tract. Drinking plenty of water is important to prevent them from settling back into the tissue, which leads to soreness or worse. There is no need to have to suffer in order to feel better - I believe that defeats the purpose in seeking body work, and most people report little to no negative side-effects, even after their very first massage, when it's most likely to occur. I custome blend all of my massage oils using skin-nourishing base oils high quality essintial oils. By studying aromatherapy and the individual effect of each essential oil, and through experience and experimentation, I have developed blends that are highly effective in helping provide comfort and relief during the massage, and continuing to work after the massage to prevent pain and inflamation. in addition, there are a wide variety of conditions and other health issues that can be addressed and improved by the use of certain essential oils in certain ways. Some of these may be available during therapy and others as an option to purchase for home use.
