Medical massage is prescribed by a doctor and eligible to be paid for by your health insurance. Our intention is to relieve muscles of their dysfunction. Medical massage is specifically designed to the patient’s needs using multiple modalities of massage therapy. We have specific training and certificates to perform medical massage. Currently, we are accepting some medical insurance and first party PIP insurance (via auto insurance) for medical massage. Medical massage is eligible to use your HSA account. We do not currently accept L&I insurance. Please see the insurance page for details.
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.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. It is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. The nature of deep tissue work includes open communication to ensure clients are not uncomfortable. After the session, it is common to feel some soreness. Drinking plenty of water helps flush and remove toxins that have been released during the massage.
Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific areas of the 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.
Thai Massage is more energizing and rigorous than most other forms of massage therapy. It is 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. My clients say that Thai massage is like doing yoga without doing any of the work. You are fully dressed during the session, and no oil is applied. A single Thai Massage session will help you release stress and relieve pain, and help you function more effectively at work and at home.
Massage therapy during pregnancy has been shown to provide many benefits, enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves general body tone, increases circulation and relieves mental and physical fatigue. Prenatal massage gives moms-to-be the ability to unwind and feel comforted during a period of physical and emotional stress. Post-natal massage is beneficial as soon after your baby’s birth as possible to concentrate on the muscles most recently used during labor and delivery. It is the ideal way to ease yourself into motherhood also giving your body the rest and rejuvenation it needs. Supporting the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of the mother is the biggest goal.
Use your car insurance to cover your treatment after an accident. Your body can suffer immense trauma from car accidents, even when there is little to no apparent injury. Many clients suffer from whiplash or low back pain, and old traumas and injuries can resurface as well. We have expert experience in managing these types of injuries.
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Other modalities we incorporate in to your massage
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a dynamic method that is used to improve flexibility and overall well-being. Stretching your muscles not only reduces your chance of injury, but also strengthens your tendons and improves your circulation.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy gently and rhythmically treats swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. It is both a preventative and remedial technique, which can be used for faster recovery from injury, reduction of the swelling and discomfort that may occur during pregnancy, and a strengthened resistance to illness.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing the "trigger points" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension that are similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" build up during your life because of physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, I apply focused pressure through a variety of techniques that release these trigger points. The process can be quite painful at times, however, the effects are long-lasting and are profoundly transformative.
Myofascial Release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and balance the entire body. I use massage techniques that stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles, and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia, which causes increased blood circulation and relief from pain.