Rachels offerings | Awaken Massages & Sk

Deep Tissue

Primarily used to deal with your trouble spots or chronic pain issues this massage uses deeper pressure as well as movement to help reduce pain. Office workers, teachers, nurses, laborers, really just about EVERYONE can use a deep tissue massage, Nervous about a painful massage? Don't be! Check out this article for a great in-depth description of deep tissue work that captures our style and philosophy really well.

Swedish Massage

This massage incorporates stretching as well as a variety of massage techniques to help you reach a state of deep relaxation. This massage can help reduce insomnia, anxiety, symptoms of depression, and muscle aches while increasing well-being. Here is a description of the techniques used and their benefits.

Prenatal Massage

A relaxing massage that takes into account the special challenges a pregnant woman faces. Targeting the low back, sciatica, legs, and any other areas that need special attention. Lili and Rachel are certified in prenatal massage and can perform it after the first trimester. If you would like a massage prior to that time or have any questions please contact me to discuss. This article talks about the many benefits of prenatal massage.

Visceral Manipulation Massage

This is a gentle technique to relax and increase blood flow to internal organs and scar tissue. Some issues this type of treatment can help with are: IBS, reflux, bloating, constipation, painful menstrual cramps, endometriosis, cysts, and menopausal symptoms.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

MLD is used to stimulate the lymph system to decongest stagnation and increase blood flow. It can be used as a preventative measure for immune function, stress relief, as well as edema. This can also be used to improve breast health for nursing mothers or those experiencing congestion or painful breast tissue. This is a very gentle treatment and is unlike traditional massage. We do not offer post-operative MLD.

Synergy Stone Massage

Synergy Stones are ceramic and warmed much like a hot stone massage. The difference is that these are shaped for deeper work rather than traditional flat stones. It's a great massage for those who want deep work with the benefits warmth has for softening muscle

Craniosacral Therapy
CST is a very gentle therapy used to relieve compression in the head, neck, and back. It can relieve emotional and physical stress and tension. It can also relieve restrictions in the head, neck, and nerves. It can be used to help with migraines, IBS, insomnia and sleep disturbances, scoliosis, neck pain, fibromyalgia, TMJD, whiplash, anxiety, and sinus issues.