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Second Nature Massage & Reiki Services
Massage
I understand that musculoskeletal concerns can profoundly impact your daily life and overall well-being. Whether you're dealing with soft tissue injuries, chronic pain, tense muscles or restricted movement, I'm here to provide personalized care and support.
Just as every person is a unique individual, so are the needs of each person when it comes to massage therapy. I prioritize open dialogue before and throughout your session to ensure I understand your needs and preferences. Using a gradual pressure approach, I lead your muscles and tissues into a state of safe relaxation while ensuring I apply the right amount of pressure for you.
I use deep tissue techniques, myofascial (muscle and connective tissue) release, lymphatic clearing, and mobilization to free up the areas in your body where tissues are stuck, which increases freedom of movement, reduces strain and aids in the healing process.
At your initial visit, I will ask you some questions about what you are noticing, your history of injuries, common activities and what your goals are for your session. Having this information allows for a deeper understanding of what your body needs, and might lead to addressing older issues, as well as to potential discussion of other therapies that might support your healing. I use my knowledge, experience and intuition to uncover the story that is held in your body. We work together to alleviate your concerns, supporting you to live with greater ease and peace of mind.
The journey to healing extends beyond just physical discomfort. Many of my clients seek massage therapy to explore their inner selves on a deeper level, addressing emotional, mental and spiritual needs. You may be grappling with emotional wounds or seeking solace and restoration in your life. Through nurturing touch and compassionate listening, I create a safe space for your to explore and release tension, whether it is held in your muscles or deeper within your self. I bring the intention of your healing with me into every session. If you find that this deeper healing resonates with you, I invite you to experience Reiki as part of your massage session, or as a separate service.
Jaw Pain Support - Intraoral Massage
This work can be transformative! The relief that many clients experience from intraoral massage is incredibly impactful: many clients experience immediate relief from tension and feel much better for days after we work in these areas.
I utilize massage, including intraoral techniques from a Craniosacral Therapy perspective, to address TMJD, tension headaches and migraines, teeth grinding/clenching, facial pain due to cranial nerve compression and chronic neck tension. These techniques are supportive for clients who are undergoing orthodontic work with braces or clear aligners to ease discomfort and to support the work in progress. In my 75-minute sessions, I also include lymphatic clearing techniques to encourage proper fluid movement in the interstitial tissues (the areas surrounding your blood vessels), allowing proper nutrient exchange at the cellular level and improved circulation and tissue movement.
Depending on each person’s needs, sessions begin with the intraoral work and include massage for the neck, shoulders, back, chest, head and face as well. Knowing this is a sensitive areas for many folks, I describe the techniques in detail before beginning and check in frequently for comfort. I wear non-latex gloves for intraoral work and am able to demonstrate self-care techniques for clients to use at home.
Because the jaw and face are places where people hold extra tension from mental and emotional stress, I utilize Reiki techniques to support full body, mind and spirit integration as well. Reiki addresses deep stressors, which contribute to the degree of symptoms in the head, face and neck. Reiki also provides an opportunity for profound relaxation, allowing your whole self full access to this transformative body work. Reiki is available as part of my 75-minute sessions.
Reiki
At Second Nature, I use light touch and hands-free techniques to bring this healing energy to your body, mind and spirit. I also frequently use singing bowls to aid in the healing process during your session and include chakra balancing as well. While each client has a different experience in each Reiki session, you will likely feel deeply relaxed by the end of the treatment as Reiki helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's rest and relax mode. I offer intuitional insights as they arise before, during or after your session to support you and your intentions.
Why might you seek Reiki?
to relieve stress and anxiety
to induce the relaxation response
to reduce muscle tension and knots
to induce healthy emotional release and adjustment after release
to balance your chakras
to find clarity and inspiration
to assist in your spiritual journey
to find your way to feeling better
Because Reiki is an energy healing modality, it can be sent long-distance as well as be given to you in person. Long-distance sessions are done via a telehealth call and are available Monday through Friday, some Saturdays as well.
Questions, please reach out; I am happy to go over the details with you anytime.
Whatever the reason that brings you to schedule a Reiki session, I am honored to play a role in your healing journey.
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Curious about Reiki, but a little skeptical or uncertain? Here's an article* that might help.
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*Note chakra balancing is included in all my Reiki sessions, though the technique is different than the one mentioned in this article.
Massage & Reiki Integration
Available in 75- and 90-minute lengths
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I tune into your goals for your health and offer a combination of massage and Reiki techniques uniquely suited to your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. The longer sessions allow enough time for both modalities to support you fully. Each session combines a balance of physical and metaphysical approaches based on what I intuitively sense you need in the moment.