MASSAGE
Therapeutic Massage
A functional massage developed around the individual client's specific needs.
Therapeutic Massage focuses on relieving pain or dysfunction caused by injury or various musculoskeletal conditions, promotes health and prevention of future injury. Various massage techniques may be used in addition to Swedish massage such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, silicone cupping, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), as well as exercise therapy. This treatment will involve more communication and participation from you as the client throughout the treatment process.
Initial treatments will include a consultation and postural assessment, which will help establish an appropriate proposed treatment plan.
Relaxation Massage
Suffering from stress, anxiety, Chronic Fatigue, insomina, or just want a massage? This is the treatment for you.
Relaxation Massage uses predominantly Swedish Massage, however Deep Tissue Massage techniques may also be incorporated for those requesting firmer pressure. Massage pressure can be adjusted to whatever pressure suits the individual. Generally relaxation massage will include a full body treatment, with the focus on calming the nervous system, reducing stress cortisol, blood pressure, and improving muscle tension and joint mobility.
This treatment will usually involve less involvement from you as the client. It's an opportunity for you to completely switch off and relax.
YOGA
ABOUT SARAH
With 8 years of clinical experience and over 10 years working within the health and fitness industry, Sarah is an experienced holistic health care provider who is passionate about people and their health. She first completed her Certificate IV in Massage in 2007 at Endeavour College of Natural Health, Brisbane Australia. Then went on to complete her Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2008 and finally her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science in 2009.
She is also trained in Pregnancy Massage, Hot & Cold Stone Massage Therapy, and completed accumulatively 330hrs Yoga Teacher training. She is registered and is in good standing with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association.
Sarah uses a variety of massage techniques to help relieve & manage pain, increase body awareness and assist in the prevention of further injury. Both deep tissue & relaxation techniques are generally used. Depending on the individual needs of each client, techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, silicone cupping, lymphatic drainage, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) may be used in treatment. Sarah also loves to share her knowledge and experience of yoga, and will often incorporate breath awareness, and offer home care exercises into treatment.
She most enjoys working with sports-related injuries and other conditions resulting in pain and discomfort due to postural & repetitive strain injuries.
LOCATION
SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY