Modalities
Swedish
Brings your body back into balance by directly manipulating the muscles – the most common massage modality – by using gliding strokes, friction, compression (among others) to increase circulation and reduce tension.
Deep Tissue
This technique applies slow, deep massage strokes, using the breath as a guide, and is especially helpful for chronic pain, tension, and physical injuries. I usually will offer this with Sports stretching to increase mobility and to soften hardened muscular adhesions.
Sports Massage/Soft Tissue Release
This is some of my foundational work. I use stretches to open up the muscles of the hips and chest. The whole theory is about lengthening, getting increased movement and freedom in the body. I do Pre-event and Post-event work, meaning that I can prepare you for an upcoming sports event and help you to heal faster afterward. I have trained on many athletes, including those preparing for and healing from the Big Sur Marathon.
Advanced Esalen Style
This massage method is characterized by long, flowing strokes, usually with oil, along with gentle rocking and stretching. It focuses on physical as well as spiritual healing, helping you get in touch with your own body. I usually incorporate these techniques into a regular bodywork session.
Shiatsu
Restores physical and energy balance to the body by holding points, often in the neck and upper back, to relieve tension. Often I will include this technique to help you relax before doing deeper work on an area.
Thai
Using my body to work the energy lines of the body (also called meridians). In this case I use my knees, applied directly, to loosen tight hams and sometimes the back muscles.
Trigger Point
Concentrated finger, knuckle, or elbow pressure on areas (called hot spots) that usually refer pain to other areas. I frequently incorporate this technique into a regular session.
Healing Reiki (2nd Degree) and Quantum Touch
Using focused, gentle touch and energy transfer, I balance your own body’s ability to heal itself. In addition, I sometimes use the breath (my own) to increase this energy flow to your body. Most men find this deeply relaxing and healing.
Body Electric
This style of massage incorporates the use of the body’s own erotic energy, helping to build a charge using the breath. Sensually rich and intensely stimulating, this style awakens your body to sensation and provides heightened awareness and response to my bodywork in your session.
Emotional Integration
Often men come to me for integration of old emotional issues that are stored in the body. All emotional states are experienced through the body. We will work with breath and touch to help you re-own disconnected parts of yourself, guiding you to welcome back and embrace the parts that have become lost and forgotten.