Neuromuscular Therapy (Deep Tissue):
The style of NMT that I do is very effective and therapeutic. It is soft tissue manipulation, which means that the method involves the application of pressure that changes the soft tissues of the body. It releases muscle adhesions (knots!) and restrictions in movement. I will have the client engage the muscle, that we are working on, one that has some muscle tightness, and will basically have the client contract the muscle, and then release, and they will do this a few times until the muscle feels like it is releasing. The Neuromuscular style that I use, is called Body Insight, that I learned at The Healing Arts Institute. Keeping muscles healthy and free of restriction, facilitates movement, and encourages the body to stay in harmony and balance.

Swedish Massage/Relaxation Massage:
This style of massage is also therapeutic. It has longer strokes with not as much specific work as the NMT. I can incorporate the NMT with a relaxation massage, and vice versa. Even with a relaxation massage, I tend to still work out the tight spots if you have a couple of troubled areas you want me to focus on, with a full body massage. I still have a style of deep tissue with my relaxation massages, if that is what you like.

Sports Massage:
Sports massage is designed to help atheletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training.

But you don't have to be an athlete to benefit from a sports massage. Sports massage is also good for people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of motion.

Prenatal Massage (with a prenatal table):
Prenatal massage is tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. It relaxes tense muscles, eases sore spots, improves circulation and mobility, and just makes you feel good.

Prenatal Massage Benefits:

• happier mom, healthier baby
• decreased stress
• better equilibrium, less dizziness
• decreased in nausea, vomiting
• greater ROM and flexibility
• increase in energy, decrease of fatigue
• better sleep
• less pain in lower back, hips
• significant decrease in fluid retention
• lower blood pressure overall
• less ache
• increase immune function
• increase in oxygen levels in mother and baby
• higher apgar ratings
• significantly shorter labors
• less pain during labor
• faster recovery after birth
• less engorgement of milk production

Childbirth Education Classes:

1. Anatomy of Pregnancy
2. Introduction to Labor
1. pre-term labor
2. signs of labor
3. natural inductions
3. Stage One, Phase One: Early Labor
1. physical, and emotional symptoms
2. hospital directions (where to park: when to go)
4. Phase Two: Active Labor
1. physical, and emotional symptoms
2. ways for partner support
5. Relaxation and Breathing
1. positions for labor
2. natural ways to help you relax
3. breathing techniques
6. Medical Procedures and Medications
1. risks and benefits
7. Phase Three: Transition
1. physical, and emotional symptoms
8. Stage Two and Three: Pushing and Delivery
9. Cesarean
10. Postpartum

The classes will be 3-4 couples, per class. The cost is $80.00. Please call me to schedule a class. Classes are held Wednesdays, 5-9pm, but I can be flexible. I offer only one labor preparation class.