Therapeutic massage is a great starting place if you are trying out bodywork for the first time! It is probably what you think of when you hear the word “massage”. In a Therapeutic Massage session, we work with your muscles to address your areas of pain, as well as decrease your overall physical and mental stress. One of the ways Therapeutic Massage heals your muscles is through reintroducing blood flow. This brings nourishing oxygen back into tense and constricted muscles, as well as disposes of wastes that have built up. Therapeutic Massage also stretches your muscles through the angle and pressure of the massage techniques. Lastly, the compassionate touch and calming strokes of Therapeutic Massage do wonders for letting your entire body release and relax.

Deep tissue massage is similar to therapeutic massage, but gets into the muscles with a great deal of depth as well as specificity. I would recommend this option for you if you are very physically active and as a result experience tight and sore muscles.

In this session we will get deep into your muscles using intense and targeted pressure. We will break up knots, stretch your muscle fibers, and bring blood flow back into hypertonic muscle. Restoring blood flow is essential because blood delivers nourishing oxygen to your muscle tissue, while removing wastes created through muscle exertion or prolonged tension. A Deep Tissue massage allows us to dig right into your problem areas so that you can leave your session with increased flexibility, decreased pain, and healthier muscle tissue.

A Soothing Massage session is my version of a relaxing massage. While the other sessions I offer do give a feeling of relaxation, they prioritize working through physical pain and blockages. The Soothing Massage is a space specifically created to support releasing emotional burdens and mental tension. This session is a container consisting of nurturing touch, calm music, rhythmic massage strokes, and supportive energy. It is a safe place for you to work through and release emotions, or to let go of working on anything and lay floating in peaceful bliss. The Soothing Massage combines traditional massage with Craniosacral Therapy, which contains techniques to calm and reset the nervous system, create a feeling being cocooned in warmth and safety, and release subtle blockages in the body. If your mind, nervous system, and soul need support–this is the right session for you.

A massage is a wonderful way to support your pregnant body. As your pregnancy progresses and your baby (and belly!) grow in size, your center of gravity shifts and you are forced to alter your posture. These are natural and necessary changes, but they can put strain on your muscles—asking some to stretch out and others to work way harder than they are used to. All of this can lead to areas of tension and soreness. This is where massage can help. Plus we can give some care to those feet just aching from the extra weight!

I recommend this healing modality if you are struggling with fatigue, full-body muscle and joint pain due to chronic illness, headaches, concussions, TMJ disorder, or a disregulated nervous system.

While Craniosacral Therapy uses a much lighter touch than massage, it is in no way less powerful. This is because Craniosacral Therapy works with very important systems in your body, including your fascial system, central nervous system, and skeletal system. Fascia is a net of connective tissue that wraps around your muscles and bones. Craniosacral Therapy works with your fascia to release tension or twists it has been holding to restore alignment and release pain.

Craniosacral Therapy works with the central nervous system by putting gentle pressure at different points along the spinal cord. All of the nerves in your body originate at the spinal cord. Thus this sense of calm, wellbeing, and vitality radiates outward, bringing your whole nervous back into balance.

Craniosacral Therapy works on your skeletal system by restoring alignment along your spine and in your cranium. It works with the bones of the skull to release painful areas where they have been jammed together, which is what makes it a miracle modality for headaches, concussions, TMJ disorders, and migraines.

Musculoskeletal Alignment Massage is the most intensive session offered at Helena B. Healing. This is for you if you are dealing with a complex muscle, joint, or nerve issue. Perhaps you have been diagnosed by a doctor through imaging or testing, or you have been experiencing severe pain and dysfunction and feel that something is very wrong. If you are in the latter position, I will conduct an array of assessments in order to discover what may be causing your pain. Musculoskeletal Alignment Techniques, pioneered by esteemed bodywork educator Erik Dalton, includes both assessment and treatment, which is why it is so effective in resolving complex issues. In practice, the Musculoskeletal Alignment Massage brings together deep tissue massage, myofascial techniques, assisted stretching, postural realignment techniques, nerve flossing, and active motion. During your session I choose from this array of tools based on what your assessment has shown needs to be addressed. This session has proven to provide many people with relief from painful conditions. 

ESSENTIAL OILS: $7 At the beginning of your session, choose from a wide array of plant essences and have this aroma woven throughout your treatment.

ABDOMINAL MASSAGE: 10 minutes at $15 This is a great addition if you suffer from digestive or other tummy issues. Gentle massage is applied over the drape, releasing tight abdominal muscles and bringing more space and movement into the area.

FACIAL AND CRANIAL WORK: 15 minutes at $25. This add-on provides time for specific work on the face, neck, and head. This is a good choice for you if you hold tension at the base of your skull or clench your jaw, or if you are suffering from sinus congestion. This addition can be helpful to you if you suffer from mild headaches; however if you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, you should book a 30 minute craniosacral session where we can fully address your issues.

HAND OR FOOT MASSAGE: 10 minutes at $15. This add-on devotes time and thorough work to either your hands or feet. Foot massage is a good choice if you have plantar fasciitis or other foot issues/pain. Hand massage can help you if you have carpal tunnel, arthritis, or pain from overuse.

GROUNDING OR ENERGIZING: 10 minutes at $20. If you are feeling scattered, anxious, or hurried, a little grounding work can really calm and recenter you. If you have been feeling lethargic, depressed, or exhausted, energizing work can gather and align your energy, giving you an added boost as you go through your days.