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The Ethics of Touch by Lael Katherine Keen

The Ethics of Touch by Ben Benjamin, Massage & Bodywork Magazine, 2003

American Occupational Therapy Association’s Backpack Awareness Campaign

Cycles of Sleep & Waking, National Sleep Foundation

New Group Promotes Pediatric Massage, Massage Magazine

Dancers: “I was doing a solo and I heard my foot crack. Some cover their feet in glue, others slice at them with razor blades. Emma John discovers what performing night after night does to a dancer’s feet.” The Guardian

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Massage Therapy as Complementary and Alternative Medicine
National Institute of Health

Univ of California - Complementary and Alternative medicines for cancer - Massage Therapy

Mayo Clinic - Massage: A relaxing method to relieve stress and pain
A soothing massage can help you unwind, but that's not all. Explore the health benefits and risks, then find out what to expect.

Special Needs Resource Directory - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Alternative Medicine

What Do You Need? It’s Your Time. Your Choice. Create Your Own Therapeutic Experience. Give Yourself a Break Today. Sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each client.

Goal: To offer therapeutic services which improve the physical and emotional aspects of life through soothing therapeutic massage, bodywork and education in a safe, comfortable and healing environment

Therapeutic Massage is not intended as a substitute for professional medical services. Always seek advice of qualified health care provider before starting any new therapeutic services. If you have any questions regarding your medical condition, contact your medical caregiver.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment

Menu of all Services & Descriptions are posted below

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapeutic Massage: It’s a deep pressure technique, good for low back and sciatic pain.

Swedish / Traditional Relaxation Massage: Full body massage, using light to moderate techniques to ease everyday tensions, aches and pains, enabling the body to de-stress and return balance to mind, body & spirit.

Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage: Deep relaxing massage, soothing working muscles, releasing worries and pain, strengthen and rejuvenate both body and mind.

Reiki: “Reiki is used for stress reduction, relaxation and also promotes healing. … It is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki is a simple, natural and … can be used along with other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.” [Source: The International Center for Reiki Training]

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Thai Massage: Thai massage is an ancient therapy, best described as a moving meditation, often referred to as "lazy man’s yoga". It is practiced fully clothed on the floor, on a thick mat. The receiver can expect greater flexibility, muscular and joint tension relief, increased circulation, and a quieting of the body and mind. The effect is relaxing, as well as energizing.

Chair Massage: This quick technique focuses on neck, back and shoulder discomfort while seated in a chair. Consider offering chair massages for your staff at your place of business. Perfect for teachers.

Prices: ... Appx. $1.00 per minute, plus Travel Time

Youth Services: Children with Special Needs & Family-Centered Care: Massage for All Children, including those with Special Needs, and their families and/or Caregivers. Massage is an effective way to provide a child with physical comfort and security.

Does your child deal with Sensory & Development Conditions? Therapeutic massage can increase attention span, reduce anxiety and integrate sensory & motor systems. Does your child have chronic pain: headaches, migraines? Is your child experiencing pain from repetitive injuries from sports activities? Does your child have “Back Pack Fatigue” ? Is your child worn out from getting up at dawn for a full day of school, followed by after school activities and staying up late to finish homework? Regular massage can decrease frequency and intensity of pain & discomfort

Parent or Guardian must be present for all children 17 years and younger. Please allow an additional 15—30 minutes before the first appointment for needed assessment .

During sessions, parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn therapeutic massage techniques, with the emphasis on individualized instruction for each family.

Please Note: Our facility cannot accommodate children who do not have an appointment. The clinic is a place of relaxation for all clients. Please make other arrangements for your children while you are in the clinic. Therapeutic massage services are available to children 17 years of age with written parental permission, and they are accompanied by a parent &/or guardian.

Gatherings: Friends & Family Gatherings – Fun, Mini Massages (20 - 30 min – chair or table) & Foot Soaks. $30 per person ~ 3 - 3.5 hours. . Escape for a few hours – laugh and talk with friends. (Minimum—3 people.)

You can bring the food. Or we can provide refreshments so all you have to worry about is getting yourself to the party – for an additional $10 per person. We have 3 menus to choose from)

All guests will receive a $15 gift certificate for a one-hour massage to be used at a subsequent visit. (must be used within 6 months.)

Or we can develop an individual event for your Corporate Groups, Wedding Parties, Showers, Birthdays, Girlfriend Package, Social Charities, or Monday Night Sports Parties. Groups of three or more require a 50% non-refundable deposit 72 hours before appointment. Canceling or changing appointments for groups requires 72 hours notice in order to avoid being charged in full for the services. Other rules apply and will be discussed when booking a group or event. Sorry we are unable to accept coupons for group events.

Rest, Relief & Respite from Headaches/Migraines, Chronic Pain & Repetitive Use Injuries: Are you sore from working in garden, running a marathon, athletics, exercise? Gentle touch massage can benefit areas that are tender or sore, alleviate tension and pain, increase range of motion & flexibility. Techniques will focus on decreasing all those aches and pains and decrease chronic pain: headaches, migraines, back pain, shoulders, & the weight of the world.

Pre- & Post-Natal Massage: A relaxing massage is designed to support and comfort pregnant woman and new mom. Helps to soothe and dissolve the stress that goes along with pregnancy and postpartum. Please consult with your physician first.

Mothering the Mother: Relief for New Moms & Experienced Mothers, Mothers of Children with Special Needs, & Caregiver for Elderly Parents:

When was the last time you took time to sit, rest, breathe … think of nothing? Are you always the last on the list to be taken care of? Take a little time for yourself before you have to head out and start all over again. Take time out to be nurtured and rejuvenated.

Enjoy the Changes of Life: PMS, Menopause, Getting Older: Are you preoccupied with Cramps, Hot Flashes? Do you understand all the changes that are happening to you? Take a few minutes, unwind, wake up your senses, bloom & grow, enjoy each new stage of life. Find out how to get older, healthy and happy.

Sleep: Are you drowsy all day, but can’t sleep at night? Do you fall asleep, but wake up a few hours later? See if massage can help your body relax and re-establish rest and sleep patterns?

Elder Care & Services:Gentle techniques that are used are intended to increase physical & emotional well-being and decrease agitation and anxiety. Classes are available for families and caregivers.