Services & Rates
"HELP? I've got a problem" Massage
Many clients first discover the benefits of massage when they are experiencing chronic pain or restriction from musculo-skeletal alignment issues.
With over 12 years hands-on experience alongside ongoing continuing education for new techniques, I'm confident that I will help you work through your problems.
In addition to deeper & traditional massaging of troubled areas, I may incorporate cupping, myoskeletal balancing techniques, trigger point work, passive & assisted stretching and other movements.
You may be asked to be an active participant in the session. You may learn some self-care tools to use in assisting you along your healing journey. On occasion wearing athletic or spandex shorts, and a sports bar may help you feel more comfortable.
I appreciate a 'heads up' of your issue when you make your appointment so I can prepare for you with the appropriate techniques to bring relief.
Do understand that it may take more than 1 session to get your body back on track. Bodies want to heal, but muscles have memory & may slip back to their unhappy state. Even when you leave feeling better, you may slip back into your muscles are retrained. I often start clients with 60–90 minute sessions followed by more frequent 30 minute focused area appointments to maintain your progress.
I'm looking forward to helping
you feel good in your body!
Ahhhhh - Relaxation Massage
If your goal is simply to unplug from the stress of day-to-day living, this is the massage for you! Soothing strokes will promote relaxation, improve circulation, and support your body's natural lymphatic flow which boosts your immune system.
I will use both light and firm pressure when needed to release tension whenever tight areas are discovered. During this quiet massage you can lose yourself in the music, stop the mental chatter and relax.
My clients that come in regularly for a relaxation massage find they stay ahead of muscular problems that used to crop up from the stressors in their lives.
I use a massage creme instead of an oil for all my massages, so you'll never leave feeling like you need to shower afterwards; you'll
feel quite moisturized instead!
What is Cupping?
Cupping therapy utilizes negative pressure rather than compression on the tissue. Negative pressure is created by the lifting and pulling action of the cups. This allows for the separation of muscle adhesions, thus hydrating the tissue (think moisture seeping into a dry sea sponge), potentially drawing out interstitial debris / metabolic waste that the body hasn't been able to release on its own.
The dilation of blood vessels stimulates a local response in the underlying tissue, sometimes developing a red flush as fluids rush through the area. Any 'cup kisses' left behind are not bruises -- they don't change color like a normal bruise does. They're simply evidence that there was fluid movement coming to surface, which now your natural lymphatic system will flush out.
I use a variety of cups -- silicone, poly-carbonate, and glass. Sometimes I'll leave the cups stationary on the body for a brief time. It is rare you'll leave with the dark red marks often seen on TV athletes.
Majority of the time I will use massage movements with the cups to enhance the flow. Or a suction & release technique that awakens the tissue. I also have a Vacu-Pressure machine that provides a gentle pumping action which my clients find very soothing (although the machine is a bit loud).
Cupping is optional, and we can experiment. Most folks are curious, and usually pleasantly surprised how effective it is! There is no extra charge to incorporate cupping into either relaxation massage, or a session to work on problem areas.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes.
It is not recommended during the 1st trimester; but fantastic in 2nd & 3rd, WITH your doctor's approval, of course. I do not require written approval; I count on you to be responsible for having had this conversation with your OB/GYN and getting their go-ahead.
Client will not be lying on stomach, but rather on back and side-lying while comfortably supported with bolsters.
Most prenatal women suffer from some low back pain, as well as other joint discomfort due to the extra weight and postural imbalance. A massage session should also improve breathing and relaxation.
Gift Certificates
Call or text me at 315-406-2130 to order Gift Certificates!
Some people purchase a set of 2 or 4 massages, and then I create a 'punch card' certificate for them to keep in their wallet.
I can mail directly to you, or to the client at no extra charge.
This is a perfect gift for someone you know who comes regularly, OR someone you know could benefit from experiencing their first ever massage.
I take Venmo, CashApp, Check or Cash.
CBD Muscle Rub
I usually apply this CBD Muscle Rub as a finisher to client's trouble areas and back of neck. It's a big hit and I'm thrilled to offer it for sale to you at a discount (typically it's $59!)
This cooling muscle rub is infused with 180 mg of CBD isolate derived from hemp. As you massage it in, shea butter and coconut oil hydrate and give this rub its creamy, easy-glide texture, while cooling menthol and peppermint can help ease muscle aches.
This relaxing formula is also infused with a powerhouse combination of skin-loving botanicals, including camphor oil and arnica montana flower extract.