Be Held Bodywork

Signature Massage

The goal of your massage will vary with each session, depending on your needs. My goal is to relax your sympathetic nervous system (responsible for your “fight or flight” response) and activate your parasympathetic nervous system (called the “rest and digest” system) so that your body can return to its natural state of balance. Additionally, we will challenge your neuromuscular system to create new pathways in order to achieve pain reduction, increased range of motion, and/or new movement patterns.

In general, my style is a mix of Swedish (for overall holistic relaxation), deep tissue (because YES), and Shiatsu for that energetic balance. I love to incorporate deep tissue work to target deeper layers of muscles, tendons, and fascia to release knots and reduce pain – but if you don’t like deep work, just let me know! I got you.

Benefits

We will work out muscle pain and soreness, increase circulation, and flush out toxins without pushing your body into a challenged state. We will lower high blood pressure and reduce stress hormones, leading to increased immune function. The deeper work is excellent for increasing range of motion in your troubled areas by optimizing joint mobility and muscle length. We will disrupt long-standing muscle use patterns to encourage your body to move differently. We can improve your flexibility and posture, especially if you spend long hours at a desk or doing repetitive movements in your work.

Modalities Used

I use a combination of modalities including effleurage, petrissage, lymphatic drainage, Shiatsu, myofascial release, PNF stretching, and trigger point therapy; all depending on what your body needs. Each massage is unique just like each person is unique.

Pre-Natal Massage

The goal of a prenatal massage is to help you relax and ease the discomfort that often comes along with all the changes your body is making during pregnancy. Each trimester brings new developments and new sensations, and I am here to help you feel as comfortable as possible along the journey.

Benefits

Prenatal massage will help improve circulation and blood oxygenation – helping to move nutrients through your bloodstream to your growing fetus. We’ll ease the stress on your joints caused by your changing center of gravity. You’ll be able to get comfortable and fully relax, which will help to increase endorphins and even out hormonal shifts.

Modalities Used

We’ll use special bolstering and have you on your side so that you are most comfortable and your baby is safe throughout the massage. Deep tissue techniques are not advised during pregnancy, but I’ll use a combination of Swedish techniques and lymphatic drainage to ease muscle tension and enhance your well-being.

Event Massage

Hosting an event and want to offer massage to your attendees? Let me know how I can help! I’ve done chair massage at pop-up events and tradeshows, and table massage for different types of retreats/gatherings. Pricing is per-hour if you’d like to provide the service for your guests, or per-session if your guests will be paying for themselves. Let’s talk about how we can make your vision come to life!

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