Services & Rates
Swedish Massage
Ideal Swedish Massage Candidates:
Nearly everyone who wants to relax, become re-acquainted with the whole of their body from head-to-toe, and possibly have a nap.
Swedish Massage Overview:
Swedish Massage is a deeply relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oil and lotion with an array of strokes with common results of circulation and lymphatic function improvement. 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, stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system, and greater flexibility. Swedish massage can be incorporated with slow stretches to improve flexibility and mobility of joints. It can also be utilized in focused areas and is especially helpful on the abdomen to assist in digestive discomfort and on the sinuses to improve drainage. This type of massage is great for nearly everyone, and has been highly effective for previous clients with PTSD, Trisomy-23, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. In addition, sometimes we just want to be touched kindly, so if that's your need, Swedish is for you!
How much time do I need?
1-2 Focused Areas: 30 minutes
Full-Body Relaxation: 60 minutes
Full Body Relaxation + Stretching: 75 minutes
You will not be considered for Swedish Massage if:
You are pregnant, or if you are or appear to be, under the influence of alcohol or recreational or illegal drugs at the time of your visit.
Deep Tissue Massage
Ideal Deep Tissue Candidates:
Bodyworkers, Medical Professionals, Athletes, PE Teachers, Personal Trainers, Contractors, Linemen, and others with occupational or hobby associated repetitive motions, heavy lifting, or intense physical activity.
Deep Tissue Massage Overview:
Deep Tissue techniques aim 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 critical to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. You may also be asked to participate in more active stretches or movements in order to best access deeper layers of tissue which need attention. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that some individuals may experience bruising or petechiae.
How much time do I need?
1-2 Focused Areas: 30 minutes
Full-Body Relaxation: 60 minutes
Full Body Relaxation + Stretching: 75 minutes
You will not be considered for Deep Tissue techniques if:
You are pregnant, have cardiac health conditions, neuropathy, are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment, are taking statin prescriptions, pain medications, or upon entry to your appointment you are under the influence, or appear to be under the influence, of recreational substances which alter your pain reactivity (such as CBD, THC, or alcohol).
Pregnancy Massage
Ideal Prenatal & Postnatal Candidates:
Expecting Mothers & New Mothers
Pregnancy Massage overview:
Pregnancy Massage (Prenatal Massage for expecting mothers or Postnatal Massage for new mothers post-partum) is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women and women who have recently given birth. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy or lingering effects postpartum. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation. This type of massage requires special protocols, such as extra propping and blankets, as well as avoiding certain areas of the hands, wrists, abdomen, ankles, and feet, in order to avoid blood flow issues and initiating preterm labor. As such, if you are currently pregnant, you will only be considered for a Prenatal massage.
How Much Time Do I Need?
1-2 Focused Areas: 30 minutes
Full-Body Relaxation: 60 minutes
You will not be considered for Prenatal or Postnatal Massage if:
You are not pregnant or are not a new mother within 6 months of birth, or you are experiencing pregnancy complications such as Pre-Eclampsia or Hyperemesis at the time of your appointment, or if you are post-partum but you are not cleared by your OB/GYN or PCP for massage therapy, or you are still healing from a C-Section or other surgical methods used during your birthing experience. You will also not be considered if you are under the influence of, or appear to be under the influence of, alcohol or drugs which may impact your pain reception (CBD, THC, OTC or Prescription painkillers).
Support My Continuing Education!
Support my Continuing Education Clinical Practicum through FREE student-level therapy!
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy requires an intensive 3-year, 10-level certification program, and I'm seeking clients who are interested in learning about the practice by experiencing it for FREE!
This can be added onto the end of your massage therapy session or booked separately. Once the program is completed, the practice will be offered as a service at Moonwing Massage, PLLC.
What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy?:
"Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a gentle non-invasive, hands-on session for the whole body. Performed on a massage table, the client is fully clothed and the practitioner touch is light and still. The session focus is to support the inherent health of the whole being, especially the nervous system (NS). The NS dictates all of the body’s functioning, constantly sending and receiving information.
BCST practitioners understand how an optimally functioning healthy nervous system performs. We are trained for years on how to use acute perception skills to perceive subtle physiological changes. We also are aware of the energetic map that underlies one‘s basic health and symptomology. We believe that health is never lost no matter what the ailment. We use our ability to identify the parts of the nervous system that are not functioning optimally and our awareness of the “always available health” in the body to assist the system in bringing itself back into balance. This supports greater ease and helps the body decrease symptoms."
Learn more about the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy practice here!
https://www.craniosacraltherapy.org/