MY APPROACH TO HEALING IS HOLISTIC, TRULY INCORPORATING ALL ASPECTS OF PHYSIOLOGY, ENERGY, AND THE INDIVIDUAL HEALTH NEEDS OF EACH BODY.

I draw from the following list of techniques and modalities and tailor each session for the client’s needs.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

The bulk of clients require therapeutic deep tissue massage, which is physical manipulation of soft tissue. It’s a traditional massage, in which the primary focus is on the muscular skeletal and nervous systems.

HOLISTIC BODYWORK

The basis of this modality is therapeutic massage while taking additional considerations for holistic healing and the sessions are typically built upon with consecutive treatments. The goal of these sessions are to address not only physical pain, but emotional pain that may be manifesting in an individual’s body. This is a profound healing practice where the client can expect to feel release not only on a physical level but emotionally and psychologically. This is achieved by opening the mind-body communication, identifying pain patterns, and then integrating and/or releasing pain through soft tissue work (therapeutic deep tissue massage), breathing techniques, energy work, guided meditation, and restorative yoga postures.

Clients may wish to specify Trauma Informed Bodywork to be integrated into a Holistic Bodywork session.

TRAUMA INFORMED BODYWORK

This massage modality is designed for survivors of trauma, those experiencing PTSD, and anyone experiencing high anxiety and stress on a regular basis. These sessions address physical manifestations of trauma in the body in a safe and non-triggering environment. In addition to traditional techniques such as Swedish massage and deep tissue work, the practitioner utilizes breathing exercises, guided meditation, and restorative yoga postures.

Each session is confidential and tailored to fit the needs and experiences of the individual. During the pre-session consultation, additional considerations that may be taken to ensure a safe space are discussed. The client may be fully clothed if they wish. It is not necessary to discuss the particulars of the client’s trauma, however, it is highly recommended to communicate specific triggers to the practitioner prior to the first session. Clients have the option to sign a release granting communication between their mental health professional and their massage therapist.

SOMATIC THERAPY

The goal of somatic therapy is to help the individual develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions, and to learn how to better regulate their thoughts and feelings through the use of physical sensations and experiences.

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a specific form of somatic therapy developed by Dr. Peter Levine. It is based on the idea that traumatic experiences can become "trapped" in the body, leading to a range of physical and emotional symptoms. SE aims to help individuals release these trapped experiences and restore balance to their nervous system.

Overall, SE is a gentle and non-invasive form of therapy that can help individuals release the effects of trauma from their body and move towards greater healing and resilience.

For more information visit traumahealing.org

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MODALITIES

NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY / DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

A deep tissue massage that disrupts pain patterns by physically interrupting neural pathways that have been over firing. This type of massage allows the parasympathetic nervous system to take the stage, resulting in a calmer nervous system, emotional release, and relief from pain.
HOLISTIC BODYWORK

Address all aspects of an individual, including the physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies. The goal of these sessions are to address not only physical pain, but emotional pain that may be manifesting in an individual’s body.
TRAUMA INFORMED BODYWORK

This massage modality is designed for survivors of trauma, those experiencing PTSD, and anyone experiencing high anxiety and stress on a regular basis. These sessions address physical manifestations of trauma in the body in a safe and non-triggering environment.
SWEDISH MASSAGE / RELAXATION

Swedish massage involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on the topmost layers of muscle to relieve tension, provide relaxation, or aid in healing from an injury.
CUPPING / LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

Cupping is an ancient healing therapy that helps keep the body in balance, increases overall blood flow and reduces pain by opening the lymphatic drainage vessels.
TRIGGER POINT RELEASE

This is the treatment of myofascial trigger points that are found in muscles and fascia. Myofascial trigger points are painful, tense areas that are found in muscles. Release is given through direct pressure of the trigger points.
PRENATAL / POSTPARTUM

Massage therapy specifically designed to be used during or after pregnancy. Aimed to help relieve some of the aches and pains of pregnancy or to deliver a full body massage that can help ease women into motherhood by offering both physical and emotionally therapeutic benefits.
YOGA MASSAGE

Yoga Massage stimulates pressure points to open the body's energy pathways and allows the body to heal. It's a more active type of massage with different yoga poses which allow for a deeper stretch.

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Hedgewood Healing Arts is a holistic bodywork studio providing true deep tissue massage, holistic bodywork, yoga and nutrition coaching. Each session is used to heal pain — physically and emotionally — within the body.