Here's a little bit about me: I've dedicated my life to helping people find their purpose and potential and have found a lot of fulfillment in working with marginalized populations. I hope to continue building a space where all people feel accepted and comfortable to heal. As a disabled female veteran, I offer a unique skill set, experience and education, including over 30 years in Massage Therapy and 20 years in Mental Health Counseling. Together, we can craft a tailored experience that focuses on providing maximum relaxation, cost-effective short-term coaching and/or problem-solving sessions. Whether through Massage Therapy, Wellness Coaching, or a mix of both, we can develop a strategy to help you alleviate stress and enhance your well-being. I sincerely look forward to working with you! ~ Ryan

Intuitive Massage

During Intuitive Massage the therapist uses their intuition and heightened awareness to determine which treatments are the best fit for the client. The therapist considers the client as a whole being, not just their physical body, but also the emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. The therapist uses multiple types of massage tailored to the needs of each unique person during a single session to promote optimal healing and relaxation. The therapist's skill in healing is part of a holistic process that involves not only addressing physical tension but also promoting emotional and energetic balance. Being sensitive is also crucial in intuitive massage, as the therapist strives to create a safe and nurturing space for the client to fully relax and let go. This therapist uses trauma informed practices to best serve all clients including veterans and first responders and victims of abuse. Benefits include reduction of muscle tension, promotes circulation, and increases flexibility. It can relieve pain, improve joint mobility, and enhance the immune system's function. Emotionally, intuitive massage has a profound calming effect, reducing anxiety, stress, and depression. pain. It can also enhance energy and restore balance. Tips are not accepted for intuitive massage.

Therapeutic Relaxation Massage

Relaxation Massage is a type of massage that offers both physical and psychological benefits1. It can relieve muscle pain and stiffness and provide stress-relieving relaxation for the body and mind. Dive into complete relaxation with our 30, 60 or 90 min relaxation massage. Each session is tailored to your mind and body's specific needs.

Deep Tissue Massage

Similar to the relaxation massage deep tissue massage therapy targets the deeper muscles and fascia causing a release of the build up of toxins/ lactic acid, adhesions and even scar tissue. Inflammation maybe caused to enable lymph movement and increased blood flow. Deep massage may be used in the intuitive massage if it is deemed necessary.  

Pediatric Massage(Including tweens, preteens and teenagers!)

Massage is proven to increase dopamine (the feel good hormone) and decrease cortisol (the stress hormone). This helps regulate anxiety and stress levels that can become imbalanced due to social, family and academic pressures. Massage helps decrease muscle tension and increase range of motion, which assists in recovering from, or preventing, injuries. Massage can improve quality of sleep, provide more energy and increase concentration.

**Can be done with or without the parent or guardian present in the room with written consent for minors under the age of 18. Parent or guardian is required to be on the premises for minors under the age of 16.**

Auricular therapy and Ear Seeding

Auricular Therapy (Ear Point Therapy) is a form of acupressure where the external surface of your ear—or auricle—is stimulated to alleviate pain or promote healing in different parts of your body. By adding seeds to some of the points where Auricular Therapy is performed we can invoke longer lasting relief of the issue being treated. Traditionally, seeds from the Vaccaria plant are taped onto specific acupuncture points on the ear. Sometimes, people use "seeds" in a variety of different materials, such as stainless steel, gold, silver, or even magnets in some cases, Ear seeding is based on the belief that your entire body and its systems (nervous, reproductive, digestive, etc.) are represented in your ear.  Auricular  therapy may be used in the intuitive massage if it is deemed necessary.  

Reflexology

Reflexology is a practice that involves applying different amounts of pressure to specific points on the feet or hands to treat areas of dysfunction in certain organs or other parts of the body. Reflexology is based on the theory that all areas of the body correspond with and can be mapped onto areas of the hands, feet and ears (see auricular therapy). Reflexology may be used in the intuitive massage if it is deemed necessary.   

Buccal Massage

Buccal massage (also called intraoral massage) involves massaging pressure points inside the mouth to stimulate the muscles and ligaments in the buccal fat pad (between the cheeks and the jowls) to tighten and contour the area. When done regularly, this procedure can provide similar results to those of dermal fillers, but without the needles and potential side effects. The treatment typically involves massage of other facial areas as well.

When facial muscles stiffen due to stress, injury, an overactive jaw, or a medical disorder, they obstruct blood flow, lymphatic circulation, and detoxication. Tissues don't receive enough nutrients and oxygen, resulting in water retention, puffiness, a dull complexion, and drooping cheeks and jowls. Buccal massage resolves these issues, providing numerous skin benefits.  Buccal massage may be used in the intuitive massage if it is deemed necessary.  

Distance Reiki

Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique used for stress reduction and relaxation and has been shown to have several benefits for both physical and mental health. It is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that involves the practitioner gently placing their hands on or near the body. Distant Reiki can be performed and received almost anywhere, which makes it possible to get a treatment without ever leaving your home. Distance Reiki can be just as effective as experiencing an in person treatment. Reiki energy "works" regardless of where you are located since it transcends time and physical space. Distance Reiki works according to an ancient principle called the Hermetic Law of Similarity, which holds that we are all connected, as we are all made of energy and part of a larger whole. Invoking this law during a distance Reiki session allows the practitioner to link up to the energy field of the client.

Whole Wellness Coaching

Do you ever need someone to talk to but you don't have an unbiased person to help you? Do you have questions or concerns that are not related to mental illness? Do you need help with social skills or help with executive functioning? With a background in mental health counseling, disability counseling, therapeutic massage, nursing, yoga, meditation, career counseling, teaching, and meditation, I offer short term, affordable, confidential coaching without the extra stress of insurance companies or mandatory diagnosis. I have referral resources if you present with needs that require more intensive treatment. Let's see how we can tie up those loose ends in your life to help you become happier, healthier or more productive.   Whole Wellness Coaching  is often used in he intuitive massage and is a great way to enhance the massage. 

Cupping

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine where a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. The idea is to draw blood to or away from parts of your body. People get it for many reasons, such as pain and inflammation relief, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Cupping may be used in the intuitive massage if it is deemed necessary.   

 Aromatherapy Massage

One of the most popular treatments on our menu, aromatherapy massage combines the power of essential oils with massage therapy, benefitting both the mind and the body. During an aromatherapy massage, fragrant essential oils are applied to the skin using a carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond or grapeseed. Essential oils are plant-based oils which are extracted from herbs, trees and flowers, and each oil has its own unique properties which provide therapeutic benefits. Essential oils penetrate your body as they are absorbed through your skin. These essential oils impart benefits to both your mind and your body, including improving your mood, alleviating pain and detoxifying your body, depending on the oils used. We offer aromatherapy as a complementary add on to other massage modalities.