Strong Wellness Center

Deep tissue massage is designed to relieve long-held pain and muscle tension throughout the body. This type of massage is extremely beneficial because it reaches the deepest layer of muscles, fascia (connective tissue surrounding the joints) and tendons. The goal in deep tissue massage is to breakdown adhesions (tense areas within the muscle) and allow the blood to flow more freely into those muscles and flush out any toxins held within. Working at this deeper level with the muscles also requires slow deep breathing on the part of the client, which can be very meditative and help to clear the mind.

This massage technique uses heated stones to relax and massage sore muscles.  The heat of the stones is deeply relaxing and helps warm up particularly tight muscles.  This heat causes blood vessels to expand, allowing blood circulation to increase and releases accumulated toxins that have become trapped in body tissues.  This style is beneficial for people suffering from restless leg syndrome and excessively tight muscles.  The Hot Stone Massage needs to be at least 75 minutes in length, but is best enjoyed as a 90 minute session.

Pre-Natal, Post Pregnancy, and Infant massage and instruction are all available.  This is an area I specialize in.  I really enjoy providing pregnant women with a deeply soothing session to take care of her as her body progresses through this incredible transformation.  I focus on whatever she needs with an emphasis on neck/shoulders and lower back/hip/pelvic work to relieve muscle tension and stress on weight-bearing joints, helping provide much needed relaxation for mother-to-be and baby.

Reflexology can be a very useful addition to a pregnancy massage to provide release to the added demands on her feet.   I am also happy to teach infant yoga and shiatsu to Mom for soothing the newborns' adjustment to their new body's challenges.  I can teach family members massage techniques for labor assistance as well.

This massage is a great way for couples to enjoy some wellness time together. It is common for a couple to add this to their anniversary day celebration. 

For a person new to massage, this is a comfortable way to receive a massage therapy session with a companion of your choice.  

Mother's Day, Father's Day, or a Birthday, are common occasions to gift someone a side-by-side massage session. 

Either way, both parties will receive a side-by-side full body therapeutic massage.

A very gentle session of healing touch designed for the elder individual's specific  needs.  Many pillows and bolsters are available to properly position people with compromised mobility issues.  An initial conversation with a family member about what issues the client is facing is required prior, to the massage session.

Acupressure is received clothed.  It is based on the Ancient System of Chinese Medicine.  It uses finger pressure to influence the body's electromagnetic field rather than the needles of acupuncture.  It is based on the same Meridian Pathway System in the human body of the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine. Acupressure relaxes the mind, body, and spirit.   This is a very gentle bodywork modality and allows the client to relax into a deeply calming state of being, that allows the energetic body to be worked with rather than just the muscular tissue.  As a result, life-long-held energetic blockages in the body can be gently and safely cleared using Acupressure.  This is an appropriate modality for people who prefer finger pressure over needles and who do want to benefit from the Chinese Medicine system.  It can also be of profound benefit to those who are trying to heal from some deep emotional disturbances and regain balance to once again thrive in their lives, as it can be done fully clothed and is very gentle.

Thai massage is as I describe it, assisted yoga.  This is a clothed massage and is done on a thin futon mat on the floor, and requires the client to wear stretchy clothing to the session.  As one of the Asian Healing Systems, it treats the electromagnetic energy field which surrounds, infuses, and brings the body to life through pressure and/or manipulative massage. Traditional Thai massage is known for its ability to clear the energy pathways. Some of the benefits of traditional Thai massage are:  an increase in flexibility and range of movement, eliminates muscle pain and muscle spasms, improves postural alignment, calms and relaxes the nervous system, while also increasing endurance energy levels, allows for a significant release of deep, emotional distress, stimulates blood circulation and lymph drainage, stimulates internal organs, relieves fatigue, swollen limbs, painful joints, and headaches.  This style of massage is ideal for skiers, runners, cyclists, and people experiencing edema in the legs from standing for long hours in the daytime.  Thai massage sessions are 90 minutes to 120 minutes in length.

Tui Na is a therapeutic form of Asian massage and is for giving special treatments to people of all ages, from infancy to old age. Tui Na makes use of rhythmic compression techniques along different energy channels of the body to establish harmonious flow of Qi throughout the body, bringing it back to balance. It works deeply with the positive energy of the body. The best part of the therapy is that it relaxes as well as energizes the person.  The main benefit of Tui Na massage is that it focuses on the specific problem, whether it is an acute or a chronic pain associated with the joints, muscles or a skeletal system. It is very beneficial in reducing the pain of neck, shoulders, hips, back, arms, thighs, legs and ankle disorders and effective for arthritis, pain, sciatica and muscle spasms. Other benefits of this massage therapy include alleviation of the stress related disorders like insomnia, constipation, headaches and other disorders related to digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems.  The greatest advantage of Tui Na is that it focuses on maintaining overall balance with both physical and mental health. 

This massage style is a therapeutic method of relieving pain in the body by stimulating the associated pressure points on the feet and hands.  The whole body is represented in the foot and hand in this system. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort by stimulating the nerves in the body and encouraging the flow of blood. In the process, reflexology not only quells the sensation of pain, but relieves the source of the pain as well.  This bodywork style can be very useful for women in the latter stages of pregnancy, for people who spend a lot of time on their feet, for elderly people who are experiencing a lot of all over body stiffness, and for people new to massage and healing touch.

Exfoliating scrubs allow for the removal of dead, keratinized skin cells that sit on the skin's surface. Exfoliating leaves your skin smoother and fresher looking. The rubbing action itself boosts circulation and helps drain your lymph nodes, by increasing blood flow to the skin’s surface. But another important benefit of using a scrub is how good it can feel in the moment. Being mindful of the refreshing texture against your skin and captivating aromatherapy allows you to enjoy the treatment as it’s happening—an experience that can lift your mood and affect your outlook as you continue your day or evening. This is often enjoyed in the Spring season as an all over skin cleanse and detoxifier.  

This session is a relaxing massage that uses heat and rich moisturizing massage cream to penetrate the skin and leave you feeling silky smooth and your skin hydrated.  After the thick cream is massaged into the skin, the client is wrapped up in a heated blanket to allow the deeper penetration of the creams emollients.  Often this add-on is combined with the exfoliating scrub with a shower in between to create a complete replenishing of the skin.  This is popular in the Winter season as our skins tends to be drier than normal.