Therapeutic, treatment oriented massage therapy, structural and fascial release.
Most people picture deep tissue massage as an elbow in their muscle, grinding through knots. Deep does not have to mean painful. True release comes from listening, allowing the layers of the body to unwind as we follow the patterns of tension.
Muscles do not live in isolation like legos. Fascia, the connective tissue that wraps around and between every muscle, organ, and bone in your body, is what gives the body its shape. When fascia is hydrated, it’s supple and sliding and allows everything to move fluidly. When it’s been stressed, injured, or held in the same patterns for years, it thickens and restricts. That restriction can be felt as chronic pain, tightness, lack of mobility, or that sense of being locked in your own body.
Our muscles also hold memory. Every injury, every period of stress, every repetitive movement pattern, every emotional experience gets written into the tissue. Deep bodywork that is slow, attentive, and responsive can help the body recognize and release those held patterns, not just temporarily, but structurally. My approach combines deep tissue techniques and somatic awareness with structural bodywork and myofascial release, working with the body’s own knowledge rather than against it. Sessions are treatment focused and adapted to what you’re presenting in the moment.
Deep tissue massage can help with:
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Low back pain, sciatica, and hip pain
- Chronic muscle pain and tension
- Limited mobility and joint stiffness
- Postural imbalances and structural holding patterns
- Repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Injury and athletic recovery
- Auto accident rehabilitation
- Osteoarthritis
- Headaches and Migraines
- Stress-related pain
- Nervous system regulation
What to expect in your massage
- Intake & Conversation We start by talking, what brought you in, where you’re holding tension, and what you want to feel differently. This shapes the session.
- The Warm-Up I begin with lighter pressure to prepare the tissue before going deeper. Nothing is forced. When listen together, we can follow the pathways of tension and allow them to unwind.
- Deep Pressure & Release Focused, deliberate pressure works through layers of muscle and fascia to release adhesions and long-held tension. You may feel some discomfort in tight areas, it should always feel productive, never sharp. Speak up anytime.
- Breath as a Tool I’ll occasionally cue you to breathe into areas of tension. Deep exhales help the nervous system soften and the tissue release, this is where the somatic layer of the work lives.
- Post-Session Some soreness in the day or two after is normal, especially if it’s your first session or we worked through significant tension. Drink water, move gently and frequently. Motion is lotion.
Massage Rates
60 minutes $120* | 90 minutes – $160* | 120 minutes – $200*
(*Price reflects Cash Payment Time of Service Discount. Payment due at time of service. MVA & Insurance Clients please see Insurance Section)
“I always invite people when they’re wanting to learn about the gift of the body, to start with a place of appreciation.” ~Gil Hedley