Kia Ora Bodyworks

Clinical Treatment or Rehabilitative Massage

Clinical or Medical Massage differs from regular Massage and Bodywork in that the treatment is specifically directed to resolve conditions diagnosed by a medical doctor. I may use a variety of modalities or techniques during the treatment, but I focus the treatment only on the specific areas of the body related to the diagnosis. This enhances the bodys natural self-healing process and reduces the needed recovery time from injury.

Relaxation or Wellness Massage

Relaxation or Wellness Massage or Swedish massage, is a very relaxing and soothing style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include promoting health and wellness, relief from aches and pains, and decreasing stress levels in the body.

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. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable.

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session, I work directly with your energy field to remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.

Cranial Therapy

Cranial Therapy is a bodywork method that focuses on gently stimulating your cranial system (membranes and fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord) to heal the body by improving the functioning of the central nervous system. Cranial Therapy effectively complements your bodys natural healing process, and has been known to help alleviate a wide variety of problems including:

Central Nervous System Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
TMJ
Fibromyalgia

Other Modalities

Myofascial bodywork is used to restore structural integrity, relieve pain, release emotional trauma trapped in muscle memory, restore function and improve range of motion. Fascia is the connective tissue that covers all muscles and organs, thereby forming an 'internal sweater' of the body. When fascia becomes tight or twisted, it can cement posture into a distorted position and contribute to widespread aching as well as fatigue, localized discomfort, trigger point pain referral patterns and dysfunction of nerves and organs. Conditions helped by this treatment include TMJ disorders, postural distortion, acute and chronic pain, neurological and movement dysfunctions, and headaches.

Intra-oral massage is an effective treatment for clients who suffer from TMJ dysfunction, trigger point-related headaches or excess jaw tension. Latex-free gloves are worn while working inside the mouth to release the muscles and fascia involved in mastication and jaw clenching. This modality is used in conjunction with massage techniques for the face, scalp and neck muscles that affect jaw alignment and tension. Common factors in TMJ dysfunction that can be helped by massage include poor posture, whiplash injuries, chronic tension or overuse, bruxism, stress, and muscle imbalance caused by occupational habits.

Hand and Foot Massages

Structrual Relief Therapy (SRT)
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