- Breast Massage
- Scar Therapy
- Facial Massage Cupping
- Yasuragi Head & Neck Treatment
Breast Massage
Breast health care is vitally important to women, yet most do not know how to find practitioners who will support their breast tissue health. Massage therapists can provide gentle and effective treatment of a number of the breast complaints that women have, including post-surgical and scar work, encapsulation, easing of discomforts of pregnancy, breastfeeding and implants, treatment of congestion and edema, and alleviation of many of the causes of breast pain. Massage therapists can also play a role in supporting our clients' regular breast monitoring practices. - Debra Curties Author of Breast Massage
Why Breast Massage? Article
DIGITAL BREAST THERMOGRAPHY SCREENING
"There is some controversy as to whether breast massage could possibly free cancer cells, and then spread them more easily. Although this may be true, eating, taking hot showers/baths, breastfeed-ing, exercising, and being sexually active contain similar risk factors."
"A healthy breast massage will help maintain optimal functioning of the mammary glands and the breast tissue. It will clear any congested area. Pathogens in the cells will be dispersed and eliminated before they can lead to blockage. Again, it is stagnation, con-gestion, contraction, and crystallization that invite disease."
The Healthy Breast Guide, ©2008 Katharina Wehrli; Earthlit Press, Wayland, MA 01778. Well Being Journal VOL. 17, NO. 6, PG. 24-25
"But a rupture is only one of the local complications that may engender additional surgery. Like cocoons that grow around larvae, scar tissue can form around implants; and sometimes that scar capsule hardens and squeezes the implant, causing pain and deforming breasts. And saline implants can cause visible, tactile rippling beneath the skin."
Do My Breast Implants Have a Warranty? Natasha Singer; New York Times, Fashion and Style, January 17, 2008
Scar Therapy
Scar therapy is comprised of an approximate 8 to 10 week program with at least one 30- minute treatment a week. There are two different approaches to ease scar tissue. The first technique is lymph drainage. The second is deep tissue and; to lay down the tissue with the natural crease lines of skin and tissue. To receive the most benifits from scar therapy I combine both with additional Myofascial Release work. The goal of the treatments is to work on the tissue as it is regenerating. As the new tissue grows, it does so in a more even fashion. This new even tissue will lessen the appearance of the scar. The deeper tissue adhesions will lessen, allowing lymph to flow and nerves to be uncompressed, lessening contracture and ultimately allowing more motion and less pain.
Scar therapy can help almost any scar. From post surgery to a 37 year old scar, this therapy softens the scar helping alleviate pain and adding more motion in the body. It can even work for burn scars. Please feel free to contact me to discuss treatment option and to even speak with clients who have gone through the treatment series.
The Importance of Scar Tissue Release Therapy
Article from Santa Cruz Sentinel
Facial Massage Cupping
Rejuvenate the face by diminishing lines, wrinkles and bags under the eyes with facial cupping.
The benefits include increased local circulation of the skin, increased nutrients brought to the epidermis, and enhanced absorption of facial topicals. The drainage of stagnant fluids from reservoir areas will reduce edema and chronic puffiness.
To receive the full benefit of a "Facial Rejuvenation" ten consecutive, weekly treatments is best. The required number of follow-up treatments can be less or more depending on the individual needs and desired outcome. This treatment is even as a great follow up for cosmetic surgery, speeding the recovery time and helping reduce inflamation.
The muscles of the face benefit greatly from the reduction of tension and tightness, releasing expression lines and loosening rigid muscles associated with TMJ disorders.
Sinus infections and inflammation are also directly relieved by the loosening and draining effects of the cups - many times resolving issues that many sufferers commonly turned to more radical procedures to correct.
Note: Face cupping does not leave cup kisses (marks) on the face.
Yasuragi Head & Neck Treatment
Hot oil is massaged into the hair, scalp and neck relaxing your whole body and mind. This treatment nurishes and adds luster to your hair. At the same time releaving the tension from your head, where so many people carry their stress. This is like a 90 minute massage bottled up into a 25 minute treatment. It is finished with point work on the face. Great for people who suffer from tension headaches.
"I am feeling 100% myself again, thank you! The treatment was amazing and you really should offer it to ANYONE suffering from bad headaches. I've never had anything like that done before and it really helped." Emily
If you have any questions regarding the above treatments please call Shannon at 831.239.2434 or purchase a gift certificate
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