Massage is such an important component of health and quality of life. Injuries, age, accidents, chronic pain and repetitive movements can leave our bodies feeling less than great, and when we feel achy it’s tough to show up fully for ourselves and others. Let me help you gain more energy, greater range of motion and ease in your body and mind so you can enjoy your life to the fullest!
KRISTI STABELL
LMT, CLT, BCTMB
treatment options
Therapeutic Massage - 60 or 90 minutes
Also called clinical or medical massage, therapeutic treatment focuses on relieving pain or tension in a specific part of the body. Many different modalities can be utilized in a therapeutic treatment including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, facilitated stretching and strain/counterstrain to help release constricted muscle fibers and fascia. All treatments include cupping or hot stones if desired to foster faster and deeper healing.
Relaxation Massage - 60 or 90 minutes
Relaxation treatment focuses on deep restoration of the nervous system and release of soft tissue through slower and more rhythmic movements. Many different modalities can be utilized in a relaxation treatment including Swedish massage, effleurage, petrissage, myofascial release, gua sha, Tui Na, Reiki, rocking and craniosacral holding. All treatments include cupping or hot stones if desired to foster deeper release and restoration.
Head & Neck DEFOG - 30 minutes
Clear the fog and tension with this re-set for your brain. Often we don’t realize how much tension we are holding in our face, jaw and scalp until we truly allow ourselves the space to release. Our focus in this treatment will be your head, neck and face, incorporating moist heat, hot stones, deep stretching, scalp massage, and lymphatic drainage for your head and face. We promise it will be the best 30 minutes of your week, and you’ll probably even get in a a nap. Warning: this treatment is addictive!
PreNatal/PostNatal Massage - 60 minutes
Your body is working hard and deserves some regular TLC in every stage of pregnancy and postpartum! Pregnancy massage boosts your circulation, lowers your stress hormones and lengthens and relaxes your muscles to help create space for ideal positioning for labor and birth, directly benefitting both you AND your baby. And we know you won’t be able to resist our pregnancy bolsters that allow you to lie face down while we work on your neck, shoulders, back and hips. We will keep you comfy and relaxed while you turn on your side to experience extra attention for your hard-working feet and targeted stretching for sore hips, lower back and pubic symphysis pain. You are growing an entire human being, let us take care of YOU for an hour.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) - 60 minutes
It turns out that one of the most relaxing treatments, MLD, is also one of the best for moving the waste and toxicity out of your system, reducing swelling and inflammation, and helping you to stay healthy! Become part of Mama Ocean for an hour while we gently move the lymph fluid back toward the appropriate drainage channels and help your lymph nodes take a much-needed rest. We will also teach you some lymph-moving techniques you can easily incorporate at home to keep you feeling your best. Check out What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? for more.
Decongestive Therapy
If you have been diagnosed with Lymphedema, regular appointments will provide targeted lymphatic drainage sessions, as well as education on lymphatic movement, care of your more-vulnerable skin, bandaging and appropriate compression. We will work closely with your doctor to help you maintain health and mobility, so you can continue living an active life. Read through this information on MLD and Lymphedema or visit the Academy of Lymphatic Studies to learn more.
Contact us directly at happyhumansmassage@gmail.com to discuss how we can best work together.
