We experience all of life through the physical reality of our bodies. Our pleasures and pains, the ups and downs of daily life affect the body profoundly, often in ways we are not aware. We use our muscles to block, control, and restrain these strong feels and our reaction to them.

Often we might be unaware of the amount of tension we store within - what we do notice are the aches, pains, fatigue, headache, digestive problems, PMS, or a host of other stressrelated symptoms.

Psychosomatic studies show how stress factors can cause migraines, hypertension, depression, and some peptic ulcers. Some researchers have estimated that 80% of disease is stress related.

Soothing and relaxing massage therapy can help reduce illness by counteracting stress effects: a message is send to the body to relax, slow down and take a deep breath - "it's time for rest and healing." The focus is to flush and drain the body to increase circulation to the skin, muscles and organs, and to relieve minor discomforts.

I mainly use Swedish Massage, Hydrotherapy and MLD to flush and drain the body. Suggestions for healthy habits and stretching packets might be given. Sometimes I might use hot packs. Areas that have been "cut off" by accumulated stress can now begin to feel once again.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the contents of this website are recommendations and advice with regards to the practice and application of Professional Massage Therapy / Manual Lymphatic Drainage / Combined Decongestive Therapy. This information should be used with care and usually in conjunction with medical diagnosis and advice.

During your first visit, we will determine your specific health conditions and decide if massage or MLD/CDP is a good idea. In some cases, I might need your doctor's permission before providing services.