Modalities
Understanding the different levels of your therapist's touch
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a more intensive, anatomically driven form of manual therapy that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain and dysfunction. It involves applying sustained pressure to specific points of muscle tension, trigger points, and soft tissue abnormalities. NMT aims to release deep muscle tightness, improve circulation, reduce pain, and restore proper movement and functionality. It’s especially effective for issues related to injury, poor posture, stress, and repetitive motion.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a gentle, hands-on therapy that focuses on relieving tension within the fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, and organs. Fascia is a flexible web-like structure that plays a key role in movement, stability, and overall health. When fascia becomes tight or restrictive due to stress, injury, or poor posture, it can affect circulation, limit movement, and contribute to chronic pain. Myofascial release techniques apply sustained pressure and stretching to ease these restrictions, helping to restore flexibility, reduce discomfort, and improve the body’s ability to move and heal naturally.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that focuses on releasing tension and restrictions within the craniosacral system — the membranes and fluids that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. The craniosacral system plays a key role in the health and functionality of the central nervous system, influencing everything from stress responses and pain signals to movement and overall well-being. By applying light pressure to areas such as the head, sacrum, and spinal column, a craniosacral therapist can help ease deep tensions and improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. This, in turn, supports the nervous system’s ability to regulate, heal, and maintain balance in the body.
SomatoEmotional Release
SomatoEmotional Release (SER) is a gentle, holistic approach that focuses on helping the body release stored emotions and trauma that may be held within its tissues. It’s a process that combines hands-on techniques — often stemming from craniosacral therapy — with an awareness of the body’s memory of past experiences. SomatoEmotional Release operates on the understanding that physical and emotional experiences are deeply interconnected. By allowing these “trapped” emotions to surface and be safely discharged, the body can let go of longstanding patterns of tension and dysfunction, helping to ease chronic pain, reduce stress, and foster deep healing and renewal.
Holy Fire Reiki
Holy Fire Reiki is a gentle yet powerful form of energy healing that traces its roots back to Japan, where the practice of Reiki first originated. As a Level 2 Holy Fire Reiki practitioner, you are able to use sacred symbols and techniques to send healing energy across time and space — allowing you to treat not only people in person but also remotely. Holy Fire energy is described as pure, loving, and deeply transformational; it works to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual issues at their root, helping to release blocks, reduce stress, and promote a sense of peace, renewal, and overall well-being.
Intra-Oral Massage and CST
Intra-oral massage is a specialized manual therapy where the therapist, wearing a glove, gently works inside the client's mouth to release tension in the muscles, connective tissues, and fascia around the jaw, tongue, and palate. This technique helps improve jaw mobility, reduce pain from conditions like TMJ dysfunction, and enhance overall oral and facial function.
Intra-oral craniosacral therapy similarly involves the therapist wearing a glove and placing fingers inside the mouth to access subtle cranial and fascial structures. This allows the therapist to gently evaluate and support the natural rhythmic motion of the craniosacral system, promoting balance and relaxation in the nervous system and connective tissues that influence head, neck, and jaw health.
Ocular Massage
Ocular massage is a gentle therapy technique that focuses on the delicate muscles and tissues around the eyes. Using a cotton swab, the therapist carefully applies light pressure and subtle movements on the outside of the eyelids to help relieve tension, improve circulation, and support relaxation in the ocular area. This method can reduce eye strain, promote lymphatic drainage, and enhance overall comfort without putting direct pressure on the eyeball itself.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a holistic therapy that involves applying targeted pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, ears, and face, which are believed to correspond to different organs and systems throughout the body. It shares similarities with acupressure found in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Both therapies work by stimulating these points to promote energy flow, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. While reflexology uses mapped reflex zones linked to specific body parts, acupressure focuses on activating energy pathways called meridians. Together, these practices aim to reduce stress, enhance relaxation, and encourage overall wellness through gentle, non-invasive pressure.
Chi Ne Tsang
Chi Nei Tsang is a specialized form of abdominal massage rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It focuses on gently massaging and releasing tension in the internal organs and surrounding connective tissues to promote healthy energy flow (Qi) and detoxification within the abdomen. This therapy supports digestion, improves circulation, and helps release emotional and physical blockages stored in the belly. By working deeply yet gently on the abdomen, Chi Nei Tsang aims to restore balance between the body’s internal systems, enhance vitality, and promote overall well-being.
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral Manipulation is a gentle manual therapy that focuses on the internal organs (viscera) such as the stomach, liver, intestines, and lungs. The therapist uses skilled hands to palpate and encourage the natural movement and mobility of these organs and their connective tissues. This technique helps release restrictions, improve organ function, and restore balance within the body’s structural and energetic systems. By addressing tensions in the viscera, visceral manipulation can alleviate pain, enhance circulation, support digestion, and promote overall health and well-being.