Touch is essential to our health. Humans need to touch and need to be touched, just like we need food and water. Touching can reassure us, relax us and comfort us like nothing else. The importance of touch is so basic that, all too frequently, we tend to take it for granted, just as we do breathing.

One of the best ways to fill this essential need for touch is through massage and bodywork. There are many physical, as well as emotional benefits of massage. Massage satisfies our need for caring, nurturing touch; it fosters a feeling of well-being, and reduces levels of anxiety. In addition, massage promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness and increases our mind-body awareness. Physically, massage helps to relieve stress and aids in relaxation, helps relieve muscle tension and soreness and provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion. Other physical benefits include improved circulation, strengthening the immune system, relief from tension-related headaches and a reduction in blood pressure.

Such a simple thing, touch. But the connection between touch and well-being is far more than skin deep, it's essential.

Our modalities

Swedish ~ Probably the most well-known type of massage, Swedish massage uses smooth gliding strokes to relax the body and mind.

Therapeutic Massage ~ This type of massage employs a variety of techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release to relieve your aches and pains. Therapeutic massage is tailored to meet your needs, we listen to you and your body.

Cranialsacral Therapy ~ Cranialsacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive form of bodywork that encourages the body’s natural healing process. The cranialsacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth down to the sacrum or tailbone. Treatment involves the gentle release of pressure on these structures and release of fascial strain throughout the body.

Pregnancy Massage ~ Pregnancy massage not only relieves the tension and aches caused by the extra weight gain and shift in the center of gravity, it also helps to reduce swelling, soothes the nervous system, reduces fatigue and enhances energy.

Hot Stone Therapy ~ Heated stones are used to enhance a nurturing head-to-toe deep tissue massage. As the stones glide over your muscles, tension melts away.

Reiki ~ Reiki is a healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate healing on all levels...physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. A session is pleasant and relaxing and is often utilized for one's own personal wellness, not just illness.

Infant Massage ~ Taught to new parents, newborn massage is designed to enhance the bonding between parent and baby. Infant massage can also help strengthen and regulate a baby's respiratory, circulatory and gastrointestinal functions, often relieving gas and colic.