Anxiety and Stress Reduction

Massage has many benefits.  Especially for is its ability to calm the body.

Many of us have expereinced the effects of stress  and anxiety from time to time.  Or maybe you know someone, say a co-worker, friend or family member who might be.

Sometimes, when we are under a lot of pressure, say from work deadlines, difficult people or situations  our ability to cope diminishes and can contribute to feelings of anxiety and nervousness sometimes leading to depression.  

In other areas we feel a sort of dull spreading achieness  that never seems to fully go away such as with a tight neck, shoulders and back.  Or  it goes away temporarily and returns again interfering with sleep and routine activities with feelings of pain and stiffness.

Receiving massage on a regular basis, reduces storred muscle tension.  The more times being aquainted with deep muscle relaxation the more easily it will be to return to that state.  Your therapist might have you try calming essential oils known for their relaxing properties.  Breathing and calming techniques may also be used to help bring greater awareness to where the storred tension resides so it may more easily be released.

Floating around in our system during times of stress is a hormone called cortisol.   Most of us would agree the effects of stress over the long haul, isn't good for our heart  and arteries.  Massage helps your brain to calm down and release  natural feel good hormones,  such as dopamine, also lowering cortisol. This has been shown to also help with depression and anxiety. 

The Touch Reseacrch Institute, School of Medicine in Miami, FL has a number of excellent research reports on the  cause and effect and benefits of massage.

If you know yourself or someone  to expereince  the effect of stress and anxiety and want it gone,  schedule a  massage today and feel the immediate benefits!

Swedish Massage

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

Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work everyone experiences pressure differently so with that in mind,  open communication during your session is crucial in making sure the deeper pressure does not become too uncomfortable.  Temporary soreness the next day sometimes happens after treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.

Sports Massage

Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people or athletes.  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 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.

Thai Massage

Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than most other forms of massage therapy. It's also called Thai Yoga massage, because of the  use of the therapist's hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like postures and stretches. Clients say Thai massage is like doing yoga without doing any of the work. No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed during the session. A single Thai massage session will help you release stress and relieve pain, and help you function more effectively at work and home. Call to schedule a session with Sara and experience the benefits of Thai massage!

Russian Massage

Russian Massage 

Russian Sports Massage is used for pre and post athletic event considerations.  This includes the application of  ‘hygenic’- principals of Russian massage for continued health and vitality of the individual during non performance periods.

Developed in the former Soviet Union, Russian Massage is considered to be one of the most non-invasive and relaxing forms of massage therapy.  The philosophy considers pain avoidance during therapy as a key factor in producing better performance outcomes.

Combining aspects of both therapeutic and sports principles, Russian massage uses a variety of specific techniques to release stress and enhance circulation. As with all forms of massage therapy, open communication during your session is encouraged to make sure you benefit from the experience as much as possible.

Mini-Spa Party

Treat yourself or your group to 2.5 hours of bliss.  Come relax by yourself or with your friends and enjoy the benefits and induldgence without the sticker shock! 

We can keep things simple with a few services or add them all!  Take a vacation from your busy schedule as you step into the spa experience! Massage, foot soaks,  facials, wraps,  hot wax dips,  feet treats, tootsie towels and hand pampering await!

Add refereshments,  a  pinch of time and retreat into calming renewal for a memorable "affordable Spa-Experience"!   Give me a call or drop  me an e-mail and  I'll will get back to you to discuss the possibilities:   massageunow@efn.org 541-520-3458

Infant Massage

Infant Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically to promote the healthy development of your infant.  Caring human touch is crucial for a healthy thriving baby, and the benefits of massaging a young child are many, including:

• Improved growth and development of the brain and nervous system
• Strengthened immune system function
• Regulated sleeping patterns, leading to deeper sleep
• Greater levels of trust and intimacy between parent and child

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage is a form of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. During Pregnancy a woman’s body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical, mental, and emotional changes.  Using various techniques specifically for the new mother, Pregnancy Massage helps alleviate discomforts experienced throughout the pregnancy.  The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the reduction of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, improved breathing and relaxation, and relief from uncomfortable digestive issues.

Stone Therapy

Stone Therapy is a type of bodywork that uses deep penetrating heat and/or alternating cold from specialized stones.  The physiological benefits of alternating hot and cold to the body have long been scientifically and medically proven.
Stone Therapy delivers a profound expansion and contraction inside your circulatory system, improving the function of your lymphatic and immune systems, and enhancing your body’s self-healing mechanisms.  This style of bodywork takes you into deep states of relaxation, releasing stress and anxiety, detoxifying the body, and balancing your nervous system.

Bamboo fusion TM

Bamboo-fusion TM

Bamboo-fusion TM
Jody is one of a handful of licensed professionals in the Pacific Northwest trained in this new modality.

Warmed bamboo sticks are used to melt away tension and soreness... The experience is similar to the feeling of hot stones with a more gentle and soothing application of heat to support a transformative and deeply  relaxing experience. People report feeling  very  calm and centered after treatment.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing “trigger points” in your body.  Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle tissue rather than along the energy pathways of the body.  These ‘knots’ are built up throughout a person’s life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress.  During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points.  This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.

Lymphatic Drainage

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,  this modality 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.

Medical Massage

Medical Massage differs from regular Massage and Bodywork in that the treatment is specifically directed to resolve conditions diagnosed by a medical doctor.  I may use a variety of modalities or techniques during the treatment, but I focus the treatment only on the specific areas of the body related to the diagnosis.  This enhances the body’s natural self-healing process and reduces the needed recovery time from injury or after surgery.
I accept some insurance plans with doctor's prescription and referal.  American Specialty Health, ODS, Health Net, State Farm, Aetna and Other insurance plans included.  If your policy covers alternative care it may also cover massage and may not require a doctor's prescription for massage.

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session,  Barb, Certified Reiki specialist,  will  work directly with your energy system to remove blockages, detoxify, and restore your vital life force energy.  Reiki uses a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy pathway between you and Barb. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.  This form of work can give profound positive results during recovery from a life altering illness or simply to support overall wellbeing.  Give Barb a try and see for yourself how good you will feel.

Reflexology

Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet and hands.  Unlike other massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet and hands 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 the feet and other extremeties.  Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression.

Psychotherapy & Gen Counseling

Maybe you need support and a little direction.  Sometimes working with a professional in this area can help with life's transitions.  Talking with one of our therapist might be the first step. 

Classes

Couples massage,  Parent-Infant Massage, General Wellbeing, Creative Movement, Qigong, Massage for Self Care.

Feel free to call the center office 541-343-0823 or e-mail:  massageunow@efn.org  for more information, if you have questions after visiting the trainings and workshop page.

Mobile Massage

Sports events, Employee Recognition, Family Reunions, Special Events, Lady's Spa Day,  Hosptial Stay, Adjunct-Rehabillitation or In-Home Care.  Do you have an event or need  in mind? I can help you with planning and support. 

Mobile Mini-Spa Party

Creat a tranquil spa experience where ever you are!  Special times,  charity events or  just for fun;  Massage, facials, wraps, wax dips and foot treats await.  Add refereshments,  a  pinch of time and retreat into pampering and  relaxation for a memorable "out of Spa-Experience"!   We can taylor our service to your specific needs. Give me a call or drop  me an e-mail and  I will get back to you to discuss the possibilities:   massageunow@efn.org 541-520-3458

WATSU

WATSU® is a unique form of bodywork that is generally given in warm, 98 degree, chest-high water.  It is a flowing sequence of stretching, rocking, massage and stillness. This form of therapy is often effective in decreasing stress and chronic pain.  It also assists with emotional/spiritual healing, recovery processes and freedom of movement.

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