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Relieves symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression
Lowers your blood pressure and your heart rate
Improves your circulation
Helps injured tissue to heal, such as pulled muscles or sprained ligaments
Relieves repetitive motion injuries
Relieves pain and stiffness from arthritis
Decreases stiffness in muscles and joints from overuse, such as work-outs, yard work, and team sports
Relieves pain, including headache
Increases your sense of energy and well-being
Helps you to relax
Improves your posture and help you stay aware when your posture is causing pain
Increases your flexibility
Helps with the discomforts of pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimester only)

From AMTA: "Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility."

Many of my clients find that Swedish massage helps them to unwind and some fall in and out of sleep while on the table which is fine and good.  You are in safe hands.

This from AMTA: "Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into your feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression."

I was trained in-person by and practiced upon Claire Marie Miller, LMT, NCBTMB#049535 in November 2013 and completed additional home-study course in November 2014.

There is a very personable approach with the pressure of touch to the feet after a soaking bath.  The techniques used will relax and destress, decrease congestion, reduce swelling and increase circulation of blood and lymph among other benefits.  There is no need for undressing other than the feet.  I will look forward to hearing how this technique affects your next couple of days!

From AMTA: "Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly. It helps to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and also increase range of motion. If you are elderly, geriatric massage can help you maintain and improve your overall health, as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced due to aging. In addition, since the elderly don't typically receive enough physical touch, this massage can also help alleviate symptoms of loneliness or depression."

I studied Medical Massage for Geriatrics along with Massage for Parkinson's and Stroke with Harold Packman for 13 Continuing Education Hours in 2009.  I keep many of his booklets and publications as reference.

This is a very light technique without pressure.  Recommended when pitting edema is present. 

AMTA wrote "Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness."

I have studied Foundations of MLD in the U.S. with Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CLT-LANA 

Her technique is used by medical professionals around the country.  Results may be see instantly!

Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.

I incorporate a moving hot stone technique after applying an all natural oil and assessing skin and muscle tissue with my hands using light to medium pressure.

From AMTA: "Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function."

I learned much about sports massage while volunteering at health fairs and marathons.   I also have benefited from these techniques with my children who play sports.

Before a workout: medium pressure with energizing thought.

After a workout: light pressure with concentration upon rejuvinating the tissue.  You may hear me say "pull the muscle from the bone" and although it sounds strange, it feels wonderful!

Find your favorite essential oil or allow one to be chosen for you!  All-natural essential oil such as lavender, peppermint, rosewood, or jasmine may be added to your massage carrier oil (sesame, jojoba or grapeseed) as well as infused into the air.  Ask about special blends and uses!

I studied Introduction to Aromatherapy with Shellie Enteen in 2012.  It's a wonderful enhancement to therapeutic massage and bodywork!

 

Gift certificates make an ideal gift for any occasion. Certificates and prepaid purchases may expire 1 year after the purchase date. Products such as music, oils and warmers may be ordered upon request. (available soonlient's Ali Sills, LMT business card will be dated and initialed after each visit.   The tenth visit is a free gift available to that client or that referral of client.  Free sessions may not be scheduled on Friday or Saturday and are transferable only once as a gift from client to the referral.  All free session offers are valid only within 1 year of the date of last session for client by Ali Sills, LMT.

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