Ashley Avenue
Folly Beach, SC 29439
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SacredBodyMassage.org
Choose from a variety of services:
Swedish Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Prenatal Massage "Mommie Massage"
Oncology Massage
Hot Stone Therapy
Deep Tissue/Trigger Point Massage
Thai Massage
Cupping Therapy
Reiki
Reflexology
Swedish Massage- is the most popular type of massage in the United States. It involves the use of hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the massage. The benefits of Swedish massage include increased blood circulation, mental and physical relaxation decreased stress and muscle tension, and improved range of motion.
60 minutes - $108
90 minutes - $140
Oncology Massage-Massage for people living with cancer. I am trained in massage for people living with cancer and provide gentle, nurturing massage for pain management and relaxation as a volunteer at the Medical University of South Carolina. Compassion is the key ingredient in this very specialized modality.
60 minutes - $108
90 minutes - $140
Existing data now strongly suggest that appropriate massage therapy provided by a well-trained therapist is safe, does not contribute to the spread of cancer, and is an effective complement to the medical and optimal health programs offered to people with cancer. Massage therapy for those experiencing cancer helps to reduce
stress, decrease anxiety, relieve depression, increase comfort
levels, and provide spiritual and emotional, as well as physical,
support for both patient and care providers. Women experiencing breast or ovarian cancer may find com-
passionate healing touch effective for counteracting the feeling
of invasive touch. Therapeutic massage can also enhance the
woman's sense of self-esteem and improve body image. Massage can be beneficial for the person with most any form
of cancer when offered by a therapist with training and
expertise, and is successfully employed at any stage of the
cancer experience. Therapeutic massage opens the inner doors of healing for the
person with cancer and their loved ones. It provides a safe,
comfortable, and healing place for people to relax and rejuvenate. Compassionate healing touch helps to bring the
whole person into a state of self-acceptance and centered
well-being. Massage therapy also brings the person back to
their own body with peace, allowing her/him to breathe, reconnect,
and enhance the strong healing capacity she/he already possesses. A Summary of the Potential Benefits of Bodywork for People Living with Cancer,
Gayle MacDonald Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer
1.Moisturizes the skin and prevents problems such as bedsores.
2.Relieves muscle soreness due to prolonged bed rest.
3.Increases circulation. Lymphatic flow is stimulated, which helps in the elimination of waste products, vascular flow is also stimulated, bringing fresh nutrients to the area.
4.Increases range of motion.
5.Increases relaxation.
6.Decreases edema and lymphedema.
7.Sedates or stimulates nervous system, depending on the modality used.
8.Encourages deeper respiration.
9.Improves bowel activity.
10.Increases alertness and mental clarity.
11.Improves sleep.
12.Provides pain relief and reduces the need for pain medication.
13.Decreases symptoms related to chemo and radiation, such as fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
14.Stimulates faster wound healing.
15.Provides faster recovery from anesthesia.
16.Shortens hospital stays.
17.Increases elasticity to scarred areas.
18.Breaks up adhesions associated with scarring.
19.Increases the effectiveness of other treatments, such as pain medication, physical therapy, or a medical procedure.
20.Increases patient’s awareness of stress signals.
21.Decreases anxiety and depression.
22.Provides distraction.
23.Provides relief from isolation.
24.Offers meaningful social interaction.
25.Provides a doorway to greater intimacy with family and friends.
26.Provides relief of touch deprivation.
27.Provides a forum for patients to express their feelings.
28.Re-establishes a positive body image.
29.Gives patient a sense of participation in the healing process.
30.Re-builds hope. Deep Tissue Massage- is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and connective tissue. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the superficial muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury.
60 minutes - $108
90 minutes - $140
Hot Stone Massage- massage using water-heated stones to apply pressure and heat to soothe and penetrate deep into muscle tissue
90 minutes - $140
Sports Massage- massage designed for the needs of athletes
60 minutes - $108
90 minutes - $140
Prenatal Massage-"Mommie Massage"- massage designed specifically for the needs of an expecting mother. I have specialized training and certification in prenatal massage and truly enjoy working on mommies and the little miracles they are carrying!
60 minutes - $108
90 minutes - $140
Thai Massage- is performed on a mat on the floor where the client is fully clothed in loose fitting clothing.Thai Massage originated in India and is based on ayurveda and yoga. The technique combines massage with yoga-like positions during the course of the massage.
60 minutes - $108
90 minutes - $140
Reflexology- uses pressure point and muscle manipulation of the hands and feet and is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and feet that relate to every organ, gland, and system of the body.
30 minutes - $65
Foot Ritual-A soothing ritual preformed on the feet which includes an aromatherapy foot anointing, exfoliating scrub, paraffin treatment,and moisturizing massage.
30minutes - $65
Ascension-massage focused on lifting your spirits by relieving stress and tension held in the head, neck, and shoulders.
30 minutes $65
Reiki- is an ancient "hands on"healing art which channels Universal energy and uses unconditional love for healing.
60 minutes - $108
Yoga-is a practice of uniting the Mind, Body, and Spirit by creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through a series of physical postures called asanas, each of which has a specific physical benefit. Private classes $108 per hour
Cupping Therapy
Aromatherapy
