Services & Rates
Gentle SCAR THERAPY
Got a scar or know a friend or family member with a scar?
If you answered ‘YES’ then read on and spread this fantastic news…
I am super excited to share a new service that is available now - I am the only therapist in the New England Area to offer Gentle Scar Therapy.
This specialized service is gentle and truly transformative for people and their families who have planned and unplanned scars.
Scars are fascinating – at skin level they are visible evidence of how adaptable our bodies are however scars are just like icebergs what we see on the surface is a small impact compared to what can happen deep below the surface.
Overtime Scars can become problematic even after successful surgery and healing.
Problematic scars can disrupt their owners physically and emotionally.
Physically scars and the surrounding areas might feel numb to the touch, pain and discomfort can be experienced near or distant to the scarred area.
Sensation can be altered and feel like pulling, tightness or pins and needles can be experienced.
Emotionally people just don’t feel like themselves anymore.
In 2023 after extensive study, I qualified as a Scar Therapist.
I have been getting great results by using specific gentle massage-like techniques to increase the body’s own healing properties to soften scar tissue, increase mobility, decrease pain, and in some cases change the appearance of the scar, for a better quality of life.
No matter how old the scar is, or what type of scar it is, planned surgery, unplanned, accident, burns, self-harm scars, this treatment can help you and the people you care about more than you can imagine.
With these gentle techniques I can treat the source of many chronic pain issues like
• Scars from abdominal surgery can be a common source of low back pain.
• Shoulder or rotator cuff surgery can be the source or upper back pain.
• Any foot or leg scarring could cause pain in the legs or hips and vice versa.
• Digestive issues could be a result of adhesions formed by scars.
With gentle techniques and patience, you can gain a better quality of life!
Calming Seas Relaxation - Swedish Massage
A complete and relaxing Swedish Massage which uses a combination of long, flowing strokes, gentle kneading of the muscles and circular motions promoting the release of harmful toxins. Primarily designed to relax and rejuvenate the muscles and stimulate the nervous system which helps to reduce stress.
Let the Calm & gentleness of the sea take you away from the day-to-day activities.
Ebb & Flow Integrated Massage
Ebb & Flow Integrated Massage is a variety of techniques carefully combined for you at each session depending on your wants and needs. Some options are a combination of any number of these: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Cupping Therapy, Integrated Foot Reflexology, and Neuromuscular Massage. I am here to work with you to help you relax, de-stress, and improve your sense of peace and well-bing. I encourage open communication before, during, and after your massage so that we may create the best massage experience and results for you.
Like the Tide, our daily lives are always changing, there are highs and lows, calm days and stormy ones. Do yourself a favor and let me help you to escape, calm your mind & muscles to re-set and re-balance.
2-in-1 Massage
THIS IS FOR YOU
It’s like a Twice Baked Potato!
What?
TWO MASSAGES IN ONE SESSION -- ahhhhh
YOUR full body massage with focus on YOUR specific needs PLUS the Thai Foot Massage which is also considered a full body massage including attention to our organs!
ADD a 30-minute Thai Foot Massage* to your Calming Seas Relaxation or Ebb & Flow Integrated Massage
EXTEND…
- Your 60-minutes massage to 90 minutes = ( 1 ½ hours)
- Your 75-minutes to 105 minutes = ( 1 ¾ hours)
- Your 90 minutes to 120 minutes = ( 2 hours)
*50% off the regular price of the Thai Foot Massage Service
Thai Foot Massage
Thai Foot Massage is a specialized technique that encompasses most of the body and its' organs by way of the feet. It is a slow, calming, relaxing, and a fully clothed massage (except for the feet) that targets 37 reflex points on the top, bottom, sides of the feet, and lower leg just above the ankle. Included is your choice of one or all four; hand, forearm, scalp and neck massage for the ultimate "sole" relaxation.
Comfortable clothing is suggested as this service is performed while clothed.
Thai Table Massage
Thai massage is truly a sacred healing art that stimulates the healing energies within the body through a magical blend of massage, therapeutic stretching, acupressure, and reflexology. Thai massage embraces a holistic viewpoint of treating the whole person.
Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than most other forms of massage therapy. It's also called Thai Yoga massage, because I use my hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like postures and stretches.
There are invisible energy pathways in our body, called Sen lines. This is like the Chinese theory of meridians. Due to physical injuries, bad posture, stress, emotional trauma, etc., this energy can get trapped or blocked, causing pain or disease.
WHAT IS A TREATMENT LIKE?
- Traditionally it is performed on a floor mat, but modifications have been made to work on a table.
- Performed while fully clothed in comfortable/loose clothing
- No lotions or oils are used
- Combines techniques of gentle or deep muscle compressions, reflexology, acupressure, therapeutic stretching, and assisted yoga postures
- Involves a soothing, rhythmic flow that is like a “moving meditation” and is deeply relaxing and restorative.
- Employs various parts of my body such as thumbs, fingers, palms, forearms, elbows, knees, and feet
BENEFITS
- Reduces muscle soreness & stress
- Increases range of motion & flexibility
- Releases trapped & stagnant energy
- Improves circulation & lymphatic flow
- Increases stamina
- Improves posture
- Reduces emotional stress & tension
- Increases body awareness
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy invigorates local circulation of qi (chi) and blood in the area being treated to decrease inflammation, pain, and tension. It stimulates tissue relaxation and better cell-to-cell communication.
In traditional Chinese medicine it is said to remove stagnation and stimulates the flow of qi. Qi is the free flow of vital energy circulating through the body and the world around us.
If you are new to this style, I can introduce you to it in a session for free and we can talk more about it for future visits.
Back Buff Sugar Scrub - Add On
A gentle way to exfoliate that dead skin cell buildup from dry winter days to a buildup of sunscreen lotions in the summer to everything in between. Exfoliating with a sugar scrub can help create the appearance of smoother, glowing skin.
Benefits of Sugar Scrub:
#1 Removes buildup
#2 Brightens skin
#3 Gentle exfoliation
This is great any time during the year!
Soothing Sole Foot Sugar Scrub - Add On
A gentle way to exfoliate that dead skin cell buildup from dry and 'shoes on' winter days to barefoot summer days and everything in between. Exfoliating with a sugar scrub can help create the appearance of smoother and softer feet.
Benefits of Sugar Scrub:
#1 Removes buildup
#2 Brightens skin
#3 Gentle exfoliation
This is great any time during the year!
Focus Area 1/2 hour Massage
When you don’t have time for a full hour but need some work or relaxation in a particular area of your body whether it’s your head and neck, your back, arms & hands or legs & feet. This is also good for maintenance in between your monthly visits.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
This massage can be done lying on your side and/or semi-reclined using specifically designed foam wedges and my adjustable table.