MODALITIES
Sarga Bodywork is a barefoot myofascial release massage technique that breathes new life into the tissue. The therapist utilizes oblique pressure to stretch and melt the fascia and adhesions as opposed to using perpendicular pressure which can be harder on joints. Instead of using overhead bars to employ pressure, Sarga uses a fabric strap that can be pulled upon while the therapist works with gravitational and tensional force to deliver gentle yet deeply effective pressure to shear and elongate the tissue. This modality is excellent for musculoskeletal alignment, alleviating chronic pain and improving mobility and range of motion. If you love deep work and have never heard of this fantastic work - book an appointment!
Therapeutic Blend is a custom tailored massage blending several different modalities to provide you with relief for the problem areas but also to relax and ease away the stress.
Thai Vedic yoga massage is viewed as a martial art of healing and is said to produce immediate positive results. Through progressive stretching while fully clothed, the soul is inspired and the body tranquilized. Sessions are gauged to ideally last 2 hours. However, 90 minutes is the most popular choice. By surrendering your mind and body, very deep mental and physical releases shall occur. The work will include rolling compression with the hand and feet while the therapist blends in unique asanas (stretching positions) and pranayama (breath-work), effectively leaving the body feeling balanced and satisfied. After a Thai session clients will feel illuminated and invigorated all while feeling deeply restored and rested. This work is ideal for athletes, those with restricted range of motion, and the elderly.
Intra-oral massage is a technique to alleviate symptoms of TMJD. Do you suffer from Temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD)? If so, there has been extensive research done that shows manual therapy to the muscles of the face, jaw, head, neck, shoulders and inside the mouth can be hugely beneficial to alleviating pain and discomfort associated with this syndrome. The largest muscle treated in these sessions is the masseter, which is your strongest muscle in the entire body! It is incredibly common to find trigger points in this muscle, and when aggravated it can cause several other issues such as: tension headaches and migraines, tinnitus (ringing in ears) or dizziness, bruxism, or grinding and cracking of molars severe or mild loss of TMJ function. Arielle has been trained to perform intra-oral work, which is incredibly effective at releasing locked jaws. Arielle uses latex-free gloves while working. If you have any concerns with the material used in the gloves or questions in general, be sure to email prior to booking your session.
Prenatal massage is very similar to regular massage in that its purpose is to ease sore muscles, improve circulation and lymph flow, and to restore and balance your body during this time of extra physical and emotional stress. This type of work focuses on the areas put under extra stress during pregnancy due to the center of gravity being altered. A pregnant body is continuously morphing and adjusting, and a trained therapist will know how to cater to a growing mother and child. How does prenatal massage differ from a regular massage? Due to the delicate nature of a growing baby, it is important that you are appropriately positioned during treatment depending on how far along you are. Most sessions will be with the client in a side lying position to have optimal circulation. You will be propped with pillows so that you are supported and comfortable. After treatment to one side of the body, your therapist will help you turn to work on the other side. Your safety is important. If you've you've experienced complications during any of your pregnancies, please consult your physician or midwife before booking a session.
Arvigo therapy is an external form of bodywork that is meant to help the internal organs to return to their optimal position, form and function. Specific myofascial work is done to help the uterus to realign, therefore alleviating many common ailments associated with this imbalance. Overall health and wellness is improved with this work and it can be very profound emotionally and physically.
Hot stone massage is quite possibly one of the most relaxing massages offered due to the heat reaching deep layers of the muscles. Using large heated balsam stones, the therapist performs what is similar to a Swedish massage to warm and relax the muscles. Some stones are placed on key points to sedate and comfort the mind and body. The goal is to promote circulation and metabolism all while deeply relaxing tight and sore tissues.
