Therapeutic massage

Myofascial release

Gentle, slow, and relaxing massage to ease pain and loosen up muscles to increase mobility.

• $120 for 60 minutes
• $180 for 90 minutes

Good for:

• Decreases pain in back, neck, shoulders, and head
• Promotes good upper body posture
• Increases relaxation
• Aids deeper breathing
• Improves blood circulation

Hot bamboo

This Southeast Asian massage technique can feel similar to a deep-tissue massage. Heated bamboo sticks are used to roll and knead the tissue to create a sensation of relaxation and well-being.

• $120 for 60 minutes
• $180 for 90 minutes

Good for:

• Stimulates circulation in the body
• Increases blood flow
• Helps the body flush toxins by enhancing lymphatic fluid circulation
• Lowers blood pressure
• Removes metabolic waste from internal organs and muscles

Prenatal and postnatal massage

Massage specifically targeted to the changes your body experiences during pregnancy

• $120 for 60 minutes
• $180 for 90 minutes

Good for:

• Pre-natal massage aims to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, and improve circulation and mobility that emerge as the body changes through pregnancy.
• Post-natal massage is designed for mothers to help readjust or realign the body after giving birth.

Intraoral massage

A safe and effective manual technique that works on muscles inside the mouth. The therapist wears a medical exam glove and slowly and gently treats the targeted muscle with light pressure. Includes intraoral plus face or neck massage.

• $100 for 45 minutes

Good for:

• Eases symptoms of TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome)
• Relieves headaches
• Decreases neck and shoulder tension

Add-on treatments

Hot stone massage

This is the "ahhh" massage! Hot stone massage is an alternative technique using hot stones placed on the body or dynamically sliding the stones on the body to promote muscle relaxation and pain relief.

• $20 add-on to a 60 or 90 minute massage

Good for:

• Calms the nervous system
• Relaxes tight muscles
• Provides a feeling of rejuvenation

Cupping therapy

An ancient form of alternative medicine in which the therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction.

• $20 add-on to a 60 or 90 minute massage

Good for:

• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Increases blood flow
• Induces relaxation and well-being
• An alternative to deep-tissue massage

Abdominal massage

A gentle massaging movement is used to relax and manipulate the abdominal muscles.

• Request this technique to be incorporated into your session at no additional charge

Good for:

• Improves both physical and mental well-being
• Relieves pain and anxiety
• Eases symptoms connected to the stomach, digestive system, and reproductive organs, including the pelvic floor
• Relieves constipation
• Improves digestive functions
• Boosts the immune system
• Improves posture
• Alleviates PMS pain
• Releases physical and emotional tension

Therapeutic breast massage

This technique loosens the tissues of the chest, shoulders, and neck, using a combination of massage techniques, movement, breathing, and stretching. Gisela Mendoza Sanchez, LMT has completed the 16-hour Washington State training requirements for specialized training in breast massage (WAC 246-830-555)

• $120 for 60 minutes

Whether your breasts are healthy or compromised, everyone can benefit from this work. It can be a powerful aid to emotional healing or healing after surgery or radiation therapy.

Those who have experienced top surgery benefit from scar remediation, or massaging the scar tissue and surrounding area. This increases blood and lymph circulation, can prevent the scar from becoming hard and raised, and helps reduce tenderness and increase sensation.

If you are interested in receiving therapeutic breast massage please use the contact form to request this service.

Massage classes

Infant massage classes

Touch is your baby's first language and infant massage is one of the most natural and pleasant methods of providing this early nurturing contact. Infant massage is designed for parents to learn specific techniques to give massage to their newborn or children. Research shows many benefits of infant massage such as strong bonding between child and parent, secure attachment, instilling feelings of being valued and respected, and developing empathy, trust, and confidence.

• $150 for a series of five 45-minute classes (choose in-person or Zoom)

Learn more about infant massage benefits

If you are interested in receiving infant massage classes, please use the contact form to request this service