Techniques
I draw from my 24 years of professional massage experience as well as years of study in stress reduction, body mechanics, stretching, somatic integration, and health supportive living.

In my work, I mainly use principles of:
Thai Bodywork
Deep Tissue
Structural Integration
Hot Stone
Somatic Experiencing
Polarity Therapy
Jin Shin Jyistu

Advanced Bodywork Sessions: Evaluation and Harmonization
In each session, I evaluate your posture, rotations, muscle balance, stress levels and restrictions. Then I address each area with stretching, deep tissue, strengthening, and muscle balancing as needed. I give you exercises and stretches to take home and support your full integration, recovery and health maintenance.

Thai Massage
This is the traditional massage of Thailand which dates back to the time of the Buddha and is considered part of Traditional Thai Medicine. Historically, it has been practiced over the centuries in Temples by Monks who preserved this lineage and knowledge. This form of massage is a marriage of Chinese and Auyervedic principles, focusing on unblocking the flow of energy through channels called sen lines, similar to meridians in the Chinese system or nadis in the Auyervedic.

Working with the client fully clothed on a mat on the floor, I move and stretch them in "yoga type" postures that unbind deeply held tension. I also apply deep tissue massage, acupressure, and body optimalization as needed. This method is exponentially more powerful and potent for unbinding the body and creating spacious relaxed movement with longer lasting results.

This form of massage is perfect for you if:
You are athletic
You need to stretch more
Are tight in any area
Want a dynamic and all encompassing treatment
Need a jumpstart to energize a workout or yoga practice
Want to systematically work through issues that are affecting your whole body

This style of massage is best if received in 90 minute to 2 hours sessions

Hot Stone Massage
This massage is the fastest track to deep serenity, relaxation and stress relief. It is so much more than just having warm stones placed strategically on the body. I massage the whole body slowly with the stones, allowing the warmth to penetrated deeply into the muscles, relieving deep muscle tension and mental stress. This is considered a hydro-therapy treatment, and can alleviate muscle soreness due to overwork like no other method. I also use cold marble stones to relieve areas of inflammation, pain, and congestion. In fact, both heat and cold are known for their pain reducing qualities.

This form of massage is perfect for you if:
You are completely stressed and need to seriously slow down
Want to go into a deep trancelike relaxation
Want to be completely pampered
Feel scattered and want to ground and center yourself
Have overdone it in sports, dancing, or other activities
Have really tight areas that don't respond to hands on massage

Transformational Treatment
This three hour treatment deeply addresses every joint, movement, and muscle group as well as the circulatory and nervous system.
Session is divided up with portions of Thai Bodywork, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone. You will receive a nourishing snack during a short break. I promise, you will leave transformed and deeply attended.

Sessions Available in San Rafael Monday-Thursday Day and Evening
2 Weekends per month