Brain Therapy is different than Craniosacral Therapy; it’s a relatively new type of therapy developed by French Physician, Dr. Bruno Chikly. Brain Therapy focuses on treating specific brain structures and the nervous system. Whether discomfort from an accident, fall or other high-impact injury is recent or occurred decades ago, they can affect parts of the brain which are constantly monitoring, regulating and communicating with our hormones, muscles and blood which in turn affect our daily activities. Identifying and treating these parts of the brain which were adversely affected can bring significant relaxation and release to the entire body and are pivotal in addressing unresolved tensions and aches, tight muscles and posture. Brain Therapy is ideal for clients with issues such as whiplash, falls, concussions, other head impacts, car accidents, behavioral dissonance or heightened emotional states from a head injury, eye tension, recurring headaches and post-operative edema.

Craniosacral Therapy is a lightweight, non-invasive therapy that can be used anywhere on the body. It’s very relaxing so it helps the body move into a parasympathetic state (relaxed) which releases tension built up from accidents, sports injuries, falls and other traumas resulting in pain and limited mobility. It can also be effective with decreasing anxiety, nervousness and stress.

Craniosacral Therapy is ideal for relaxation, de-stressing, reducing anxiety, headaches and aches and pain of varying kinds.

Swelling and bruising occur following most surgical processes as part of the body’s natural healing process; therefore, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is the ‘go to’ massage therapy for relief from swelling and bruising post-surgery or injury. I use Lymphatic Mapping, a technique in which I assess through touch, how your lymphatic system is flowing and where it might be congested or blocked. l work with your body to optimize its overall flow and ensure your body is moving fluid away from the injury site. Because the lymphatic system has the capacity to increase its flow rate between 500-900% for short periods of time, you’ll see excellent results in just one session (and subsequent 24 hours). Lymphatic techniques can also dramatically decrease widespread bruising in a few sessions.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is ideal for postoperative edema from reconstructive surgery, foot surgery and hip/knee joint replacement surgery. These types of surgeries can take months of rehabilitation, massage is an excellent adjunct to physical therapy and other rehabilitative therapies. It’s also ideal for hamstring strains, bruising, contusions, tight muscles, chronic pain, pre-surgical care, whiplash, consistent swelling that is not resolving, post-oral surgery, plastic surgery and burns.

Research shows essential touch is vital for the human body to be healthy and thrive, not just for children, but adults as well. Massage is proven to help with depression, anxiety, stress and fatigue. Therapeutic Massage Therapy is about interconnection through our bodies and hearts. It involves going deep into the tissue but is neither painful nor uncomfortable during or after treatment. This kind of massage often has elements of Swedish and Myofascial Massage.

Ideal for clients that are looking to reduce depression, lower anxiety, increase energy, decrease stress, improve sleep, support pregnancy and improve blood flow.

A typical therapy session will pull on multiple techniques to best address your body’s unique history. Just like you, your body changes from day to day; therefore, which techniques will best support your body and overall health, may change. An effective massage meets you and your body where you are on any given day. An effective massage therapist knows which techniques to employ to get you there.

Myofascial Massage focuses on the fascia of the body (fascia is the intricate, web-like structure of tissue that connects all our body parts together; it is the underlying soft tissue framework for each body part).

Myofascial Massage addresses the muscles. By using slow, intentional, and specific friction strokes, it can be effective at releasing tension in the muscles. It is also quite relaxing. Examples of Myofascial Massage are Rolfing, Hellerwork and Visceral Manipulation.

A tried and true way to help athletes improve their overall performance and constant in the serious athlete’s training regimen. Because muscles need to be in a relaxed state to function optimally, regular sessions will help muscles return to their normal resting length. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy can help ensure a deeper connection between health and function; especially when treating strains, sprains or any injury or post-operative elective.

Sports Massage is ideal for athletes for pre- and post-event. Sports rehabilitation, an aspect of sports massage, supports recovery from many injury types: strains, sprains, bruising, contusions, and concussions, integrating in Brain Therapy for the latter.