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.

Combination Massage

This is a combination massage which uses a variety of different modalities to achieve the desired therapeutic goal of the client. It is not only a combination of swedish-deep tissue, it is a mix of some of the other modalities such as some stretching, deep tissue, trigger point, neuromuscular, myofascial release, acutherapy, acupressure, sports, orthopedic, thai, shiatsu and lymphatic drainage.

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Deep Tissue (Neuromuscular, Myofascial, Trigger Point)

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, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the 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. The deep tissue modalities offered and used are neuromuscular, myofascial, trigger point,  and acupressure.

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Neuromuscular

Is a masage that focuses on the treatment of trigger points. Trigger points refer pain to other areas of the body.

Trigger points are usually painful points located in tight bands of muscle, areas of increased tension, are abnormally regid and have limited range of motion. This massage modality uses the application of sustained, usually static pressure. The pressure and can vary from very light to heavy depending on how bad the trigger point is and how long its been there.

By breaking up the trigger points, neuromuscular massage can reduce chronic pain, increase range of motion, and help to correct some postural distortions.

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Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release is a form of soft tissue therapy that is used to treat the impaired or altered functions of body structures (myoskelaton sysytem, nervous and lymphatic sysytem) and accompanying pain and restriction of motion. This is accomplished by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation, increasing blood flow in the veins, lymphatic drainage, stretching of muscles and overlay of fascia.

This massage consists of not a more gentle manuel massage therapy (using sustained pressure) on the meduim end (or light) but also streching and traction of the muscles to release the surrounding fascia. This is not a deep tissue massage!

This is form of therapy is amazingly very helpful in relief from chronic pain!

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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.

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Sports Massage

Is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics.  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 to 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. This massage includes various deep tissue modalities and stretching.

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Stretching

Stretching

Active and Isolated Stretching

Contract - Relax (CR)

Post- Isometric Muscle Relaxation ( PMR or PMI)

Recprical Inhibition

Thai Stretching

Shaitsu Stretching

This can be added to any massage service, only thing we need is a little extra time. Stretching at appropriate times benefits the muscles, by circulating blood and oxygen to the targeted muscle.

There are times that stretching is not needed but loosening, strengthening and toning is, Alexis can make that determination  with a postural distortion assessment. At that time we can see if your muscles are either hypotonic and over stretched which in that case loosening, strengthening and toning is needed, or if they are hypertonic which means they are shortened and compressed and loosening and stretching is needed. Either way in both cases your muscles can still be very tight.

There are times that stretching is absolutely not recommended because it can create micro tears in the muscle and or make an injury worse. Alexis will make that determination at the time of your consultation.

If your are in need of strengthening and toning Alexis will be glad to refer you to a number of excellant licensed personal trainers.

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Couples Massage

 I work on one person at a time. You will stay in the room with your significant other during the massage and while waiting receive a complimentary energetic foot bath. Bring a bottle of wine with you and sip on it while relaxing.

TDSHS requires you to be a massage establishment for two therapist to "work together", or "be at the same address" even if their sole proprietors, so unfortunately i cannot get another therapist so we can massage you at the same time because I am only a sole proprietor and not a massage establishment. 

In the future that may change if I decide to apply for the massage establishment license and expand to bring in other therapists.

It's worth the wait though to be able to both get a massage by me!

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Medical Massage

Differs from regular Massage and Bodywork in that the treatment is specifically directed to resolve conditions diagnosed by a medical doctor with a prescription.  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.

I do not accept insurance but can provide you an invoice you may submit to your insurance company.

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Orthopedic Massage

Is a type of massage that is focused on musculoskeletal problems, issues and alignment regardless if they accured from an accident, injury, over use, bad habits or other. The goal is to release tight muscles, help to stretch shortened muscles and tendons, as well as to help relieve compression in the joints. The intent is to help relieve the client of specific conditions by trying to normalize the soft tissue of the body. A prescription is not needed for this. There may be an assesment of the client and the problem area, while determining a plan. A wide range of bodywork styles are used for the end result of improving the clients overall condition.

Postural Distortion Analysis

This is a postural distortion analysis and assessment done with your massage. there is no charge for this. Takes 5-10 minutes max.

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Lymphatic Drainage

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, MLD 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.

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Energetic Healing-Acutherapy - ETPS - MPS

"East Meets West" 

• a holistic pain and stress management protocal 
• helping to assess and relieve pain disorders and body ailments through acupuncture points, acuuncture meridians, trigger points, motor points and parasympathetic points
• sacral balancing
• sub-clinical radiculopathy reduction, addresses root problem at segmental/dermatomes
• scar therapy 
• calming of the limbic system. 

It is extremly effective, quick, inexpensive and can be portable

• Releases tightness, tenderness and adhesions
• greatly enhances the effectiveness of massage, stretching and acupuncture. 

It can also help you with many other body functions

• health issues, 
• body, mind and soul
• works on an energy-Qi level, increases Qi 
• increase energy, improves sleep, helps concentration 
• numerous other ailments 
• done through the acupunture points located on the meridians of the human body
• Increases Qi in the Chakra terminals
• Increases Electrons at a cellular level

NO PAIN, SAFE, DRUG FREE, NO SIDE EFFECTS

IMMEDIATE & LONG LASTING RELIEF 

PROMOTES HEALING & HELPS TISSUE REGENERATION

 NO NEEDLES, NO WIRES, NO GELS

NOT A TENS UNIT - NOT ULTRASOUND

DONE ALONG WITH YOUR MASSAGE

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Ashiastu Oriental Bar Therapy

A barefoot massage technique using deep compression and effleurage strokes that glide over the body. Gravitational force is combined with centrifugal and centripetal movements. This creates a structural change in chronic soft tissue damage. Correct application will provide deep relaxation and stimulate the lymphatic system of the body. Bars are used above the head for support and balance and lubricant is applied to the body. Deepest most luxurious massage on the planet!!!

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Ashi- Thai Massage

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Ashi-Thai is an expression of traditional Thai massage techniques and exercises, where the therapist maneuvers your limbs into deep relaxing stretches. Compression of muscle tissue is applied throughout the session, helping to release spasm, muscle contraction and tension, always working within your perfect range of pressure and range of motion. Imagine taking a nap while your body subconsciously takes a yoga class on its own — this is Ashi-Thai.

You do not have to disrobe for this massage, done with gym or yoga clothing on. Even a bathing suit works! Best to have your skin covered but can be done on skin.

You will be stretched in all different directions! If modesty is an issue; please bring appropriate clothing to have it done in, since draping is not used.

http://www.deepfeet.com/images/pdf/Massage-Ashi-thai.pdf

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Acupressure

Acupressure is based on one the most ancient principles of healing - that simply touching a specific point on the body will release stress and improve health in the body. In an acupressure session, I apply firm pressure directly to these "points" on your body, which relieves your muscle tension and improves your circulation. This simple and powerful technique has been shown to very effective in treating headaches, backaches, and even insomnia.

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Shiatsu Massage

Is a Japanese form of massage. The word Shiatsu comes from two Japanese words - "shi" (finger) and "atsu" (pressure). In addition to the direct stimulation of pressure points along the energy pathways of your body, gentle stretching techniques are applied over a wider area of the body to integrate the point work and encourage the flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body. Shiatsu is a meditative healing art that honors the body, mind and spirit.

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Cupping

Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of relieving local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing takes place.

Cupping therapy has been further developed as a means to open the 'Meridians' of the body. Meridians are the conduits in the body through which energy flows to every part of the body and through every organ and tissue. There are five meridians on the back that, when opened, allow invigorating energy to travel the whole length of the body. It has been found that cupping is probably the best way of opening those meridians.

Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins. Cupping is equivalent to a  deep tissue massage with out deep and with out the pain. Cupping, the technique, is very useful and very safe.

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Massage Lessons

Alexis Kurtzman is a LMTI, licensed massage therapy instructor and offers private massage instruction to the non professional! You will learn how to give an incredible therapeutic body melting "Swedish massage", with this fun interactive massage session. Perfect for "two friends or couples" to learn how to work on each other, or impress someone special. Make it an hour event or a spa day!

You bring the other person with you as your massage partner. This is for entertainment purposes, only! Not meant for professional training, nor towards licensing, and you are not planning to try to go out and open an illegal business, employ girls, guys or yourself and charge for massage! LOL!!! :):):) In addition you are not a massage therapist and or seeking continuing education as there will be non for this.

Absolutly No Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy or any other form of deep tissue or Asian Modalities will be taught ONLY swedish!

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