therapeutic massage
My interest in and application of therapeutic massage modalities is simple and direct—I don’t accept that we have to endure as much pain from our bodies as it seems we do. When I meet you and we discuss your situation and explore a therapeutic massage solution, I understand that you have already endured enough pain. You’re feeling beat up, and I in no way want to add to it.
The human body is an amazing construct and I have seen first hand how it responds to a kind, healing touch. There are techniques that provide effective deep tissue therapy with very little pain, if any. When the body recognizes a kind, skilled, therapeutic touch, it opens itself up to the relief and healing that is being offered. Expect each of our sessions to be very interactive, as I need to hear from you how much pressure your body is willing to accept as I work. Note the use of the word “accept”—effective therapeutic massage should not be an exercise in enduring.
I understand that a great deal of the relaxation and well-being that comes during a massage is the result of being able to “check out” mentally and just experience the massage—and I certainly respect that—but the best results are the product of you and I working together for optimum results.
Here’s how the magic of a therapeutic massage works: As I work and your body opens up to the attention, absolutely delicious things can begin to happen. Muscle tension is released, its knotty grip loosened and smoothed away. Relief floods in. Circulation increases—rich, oxygenated blood surging from head to toe with abundant cellular nutrients. Your parasympathetic nervous system eagerly engages, working to calm the whole body. As you exhale, the vagas nerve is engaged, adding another layer of relaxation. The right brain—our intuitive, emotional datacenter—is awakened and freed to run. Many clients tell me that they often experience a freshness in thought and idea as mental blockages are blown away and solutions become clear.
You may also experience a decrease in blood pressure, an increase in range of motion, a significant lightening of depressive thought patterns. Headache and body ache relief comes when nerves that have been impinged or trapped by tight muscles are freed and mobilized. Stress drains away, your outlook on life brightens, and your happiness meter can hit new levels.
If that all sounds too wonderful to be true, I invite you to read the love letters (testimonials) I have collected from clients who have experienced the very bounties I have described (located on the home page—just scroll down).
—I share additional information about the massage experience under the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS heading on the ABOUT MICHE page.
I make no claims to solve every problem and cure every ill. If, after our initial consultation, I don’t feel like I can make a difference in your situation, I’ll tell you. But in most cases, I can help in some significant way. I look forward to meeting you. Just contact me to schedule an appointment.
The human body is an amazing construct and I have seen first hand how it responds to a kind, healing touch. There are techniques that provide effective deep tissue therapy with very little pain, if any. When the body recognizes a kind, skilled, therapeutic touch, it opens itself up to the relief and healing that is being offered. Expect each of our sessions to be very interactive, as I need to hear from you how much pressure your body is willing to accept as I work. Note the use of the word “accept”—effective therapeutic massage should not be an exercise in enduring.
I understand that a great deal of the relaxation and well-being that comes during a massage is the result of being able to “check out” mentally and just experience the massage—and I certainly respect that—but the best results are the product of you and I working together for optimum results.
Here’s how the magic of a therapeutic massage works: As I work and your body opens up to the attention, absolutely delicious things can begin to happen. Muscle tension is released, its knotty grip loosened and smoothed away. Relief floods in. Circulation increases—rich, oxygenated blood surging from head to toe with abundant cellular nutrients. Your parasympathetic nervous system eagerly engages, working to calm the whole body. As you exhale, the vagas nerve is engaged, adding another layer of relaxation. The right brain—our intuitive, emotional datacenter—is awakened and freed to run. Many clients tell me that they often experience a freshness in thought and idea as mental blockages are blown away and solutions become clear.
You may also experience a decrease in blood pressure, an increase in range of motion, a significant lightening of depressive thought patterns. Headache and body ache relief comes when nerves that have been impinged or trapped by tight muscles are freed and mobilized. Stress drains away, your outlook on life brightens, and your happiness meter can hit new levels.
If that all sounds too wonderful to be true, I invite you to read the love letters (testimonials) I have collected from clients who have experienced the very bounties I have described (located on the home page—just scroll down).
—I share additional information about the massage experience under the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS heading on the ABOUT MICHE page.
I make no claims to solve every problem and cure every ill. If, after our initial consultation, I don’t feel like I can make a difference in your situation, I’ll tell you. But in most cases, I can help in some significant way. I look forward to meeting you. Just contact me to schedule an appointment.
what to expect
It begins with a consultation. It’s of the upmost importance that I understand your needs so as to determine the best approach to treatment. I will ask you to complete a health history. I will often ask to do a hands-on evaluation to assess identified patterns and explore what can be addressed with a treatment plan. I will then present a treatment plan, at which point you can decide whether to continue.
For example, my Myoskeletal Alignment therapy method is a preventative model rather than a pain model. Our first work together will identify patterns of dysfunction created by muscle imbalance and osseous misalignment. This will determine the plan for treatment.
For example, my Myoskeletal Alignment therapy method is a preventative model rather than a pain model. Our first work together will identify patterns of dysfunction created by muscle imbalance and osseous misalignment. This will determine the plan for treatment.
how to prepare
Embrace the idea that you may be able to ease your pain, rid yourself of tense musculature, solve a thorny problem, or increase range of motion. PREPARE FOR SUCCESS!
ARRIVAL: For our initial visit, please arrive at least ten minutes early to complete the health history paperwork. My studio is located inside Riverside Salon & Day Spa ~ 7683 W Riverside Dr ~ Garden City, ID.
DRESS: Come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing.
APPOINTMENT NECESSARY: Please contact me and schedule an appointment. Call or text me at 208-251-2677 or you can email me at [email protected]
PAYMENT: You can purchase a treatment plan package or pay at the conclusion of each visit for either therapy method.
ARRIVAL: For our initial visit, please arrive at least ten minutes early to complete the health history paperwork. My studio is located inside Riverside Salon & Day Spa ~ 7683 W Riverside Dr ~ Garden City, ID.
DRESS: Come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing.
APPOINTMENT NECESSARY: Please contact me and schedule an appointment. Call or text me at 208-251-2677 or you can email me at [email protected]
PAYMENT: You can purchase a treatment plan package or pay at the conclusion of each visit for either therapy method.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
I take appointments in my studio Monday thru Friday. Please see the information—including services and rates, gift certificates and massage packages, and cancellation policy—on the SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT page.