Massage Therapy Services

Do you suffer from stress or anxiety? Do you feel physically or emotionally drained?  Are you experiencing physical aches and pain; either acute or chronic?

Because a Spinal Flow Practitioner connects with, and calms the nervous system, your bodies innate ability to self-heal is accessed.   This helps the body to relieve stress, heal, and spend more time in the "rest and digest" nervous system instead of the "fight or flight".  For more information on how the Spinal Flow Practitioner partners with you on your healing journey, please click the link below there is a 4-minute video Dr. Carli explains what Spinal flow is.  I recommend you watch this one to help understand what happens.

Spinal Flow:   You can receive Spinal Flow as a stand alone treatment, and it is always included to a lesser degree, in all my massage session, to best help your muscles relax and bring balance to your nervous system.  Spinal Flow is beneficial for everyone; infants to seniors, and those looking for help in healing physical and nervous system concerns.

What is the Spinal Flow® Technique? Spinal flow refers to the movement and  circulation of fluids, energy, and information

within the spinal column and the surrounding tissues.  It encompasses the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, blood,              lymphatic fluid, and nerve impulses throughout the spine. The concept of Spinal Flow aims to optimize spinal health and function, and overall nervous system and body health. 

The Spinal Flow® Technique was founded by Dr. Carli Axford who based the practice on philosophy and science.  As our bodies experience different kinds of stress (physical, emotional, chemical, and mental tensions) the spine and body
absorb these stresses causing the body to be filled with several blockages.  These blockages result in pain and dis-ease in the body, and disrupts its ability to heal itself.

The Spinal Flow® Technique, through light touches on specific points of the body, then allows the body to naturally release these tensions and restore it from being in a sympathetic state (flight, fight or freeze mode), into a parasympathetic state (rest, digest and recovery mode).

Therapeutic neuro-massage is designed to relieve pain and tension in the muscles, connective tissues and nervous system.   

During your session, depending on your specific needs, you may receive a combination of Spinal Flow (to help your nervous system reconnect to the problem area), as well as a variety of massage techniques (applied at varying degrees of firmness), which may include gentle Cupping, Advanced Swedish Strokes ,  Craniosacral techniques, Abdominal Visceral Manipulation, Acupressure, or Trigger Point Therapy.

All done in a relaxing environment, at a pressure level that your body can relax through.

1 ) Pre-Natal Care - If you are having a healthy pregnancy, but are feeling the strains like back aches and mental fatigue, then you may enjoy a pregnancy massage. Your session will find you fully relaxed in an array of pillows; or you may choose the special pregnancy cushions designed to safely support mom and baby during all stages of pregnancy.  Your massage will be done at your comfort level. you may choose to have a very relaxing treatment, or you may want some areas targeted for pain relief.  Of course, all done with the safety of you and your baby as a top priority.

2 ) Post-Natal Care - Take some time to help restore your body and to relax after your baby is born. Taking time to refresh and recharge can be good for you and your family.