With the abundance of modalities available, each bodyworker is gonna have a different flavor of bodywork. Here are some ways I would describe the array of modalities that I offer:

Deep Tissue: Each muscle group has a range of motion that they’re responsible for. When muscles are tight or tense, it limits that range of motion. DT aims to isolate tight muscles for muscle tension release, greater ease of movement and pain relief. DT does not necessarily require deeper, harder pressure.

Swedish: So much of the muscle tension we hold can’t just be the muscular system’s responsibility, our nervous systems also have a huge impact on our bodies. Using long strokes and kneading techniques, your parasympathetic nervous system is prompted to bring your body into a relaxed “rest and digest” state and your muscles go from tense to melty soft.

Myofascial Cupping: The practice of cupping has indigenous roots all over the world as community care for physical, emotional, and spiritual health. In this practice, plastic cups are used to create suction – lifting skin and fascia (the layer of tissue that lays over and stabilizes muscle) up so the layers of muscle underneath can relax. The suction created by the cup also invites blood flow to the area bringing rejuvenation and healing.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage: A slow and gentle pressure style of bodywork that focuses on the lymphatic system – a network of fluid called lymph that relieves stagnancy from all our bodies’ systems, organs, even down to our cells. Someone might receive this modality for boosting their immune system, to decrease painful swelling, to support the healing process from surgery, or for overall feelings of sluggishness.

Trigger Point Therapy: During a massage session, you may feel what’s called “referred pain” in an area of your body away from the point of contact where your massage therapist is working. These highly sensitive spots are called trigger points – areas of fascia (the layer of tissue that lays over and stabilizes muscle) stuck together that can cause tension and less range of motion. TPT focuses on the specific point causing the most referred pain to release the stuck fascia and relax the muscle underneath.

Depending on your goals and the outcomes you’re hoping for from getting a massage, a blend of these modalities can occur during a massage session. The intake form you fill out when you’ve booked an appointment as well as the intake conversation we have before starting our session informs what modalities are best suited according to your interests, needs, and comfort level.

If you have questions or want help deciding which modalities will work best for you I’m available for consultations! Send a direct message or email me to schedule a consultation.