A good massage should be restorative to both body and mind. My intention with massage is to bring the body back into balance and to allow the mind to have a sense of peace. I use Myofascial Release, elements of Thai massage, Reiki, Trigger Point Therapy, and Shiatsu to soothe sore muscles, reduce pain, and calm the central nervous system.
I am open to educating people about their bodies and helping them address long-term issues they may face. I begin every massage with gentle rocking to awaken the body to massage and compression to ready the body for change. Then we may use a sustained hold myofascial release technique on the head and chest or forearms and hands.
I am open to educating people about their bodies and helping them address long-term issues they may face. I begin every massage with gentle rocking to awaken the body to massage and compression to ready the body for change. Then we may use a sustained hold myofascial release technique on the head and chest or forearms and hands.
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Many clients use this massage as a monthly tonic. The general focus of the Deep Tissue Cleansing Massage is on reducing trigger points, increasing blood flow, and increasing the range of motion in the arms, legs and head. Black Poplar oil, West Coast Body's Arnica Cream, Magnesium Salts spray and various Chinese liniments such as Dit Da Jow are used at the discretion of the practitioner with the consent of the client.
After your massage, you can extend that floaty, dreamy feeling using the protocol outlined below. Take a short walk after your massage to incorporate all the changes that have taken place in your body. Swing your arms, swing your hips and otherwise note the differences you may feel in your body. Enjoy the new flexibility you may feel, but do take care not to overstretch.
Please allow 90 minutes for your first one-hour massage session in order to allow for a thorough intake and aftercare suggestions. Similarly, please allow 2 hours for the first 90-minute appointment. If you are unable to attend your appointment, a 24-hour advance cancellation is greatly appreciated so that others may use the allotted time.
Reviews (11)
Hope Hitchcock
Nov 19, 2021
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Jesse Dobson
Jan 07, 2020
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Sep 23, 2019
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Rebecca Bowen
Jul 27, 2017
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Sam C.
Dec 17, 2016
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Misty S.
Dec 09, 2014
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I don't even know where to begin when it comes to what is wrong with me, but Ana Helena asked! Her goal seemed to be my wellbeing and how to get me pain and tension free. She customizes each massage to the needs of the client and she uses several different massage techniques to make you feel amazing. She is just so darn good at what she does. She is really an experienced, knowledgeable massage therapist. Granted, I've had some very relaxing massages from people who have given lazy massages, or who give the "going through the motions" massage, or the typical husband squeeze,
Sara Lund
Nov 28, 2014
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A massage from Ana is an experience with a true healer. Ana's knowledge, skill, and dedication to her craft make her the first person I think of when my body is crying for help. At times it feels like she is having a personal conversation with my body as she fully immerses herself in the healing process. I cannot recommend her services enough!
Chloe E.
Oct 01, 2014
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Hannah Harding
Oct 20, 2013
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Hey Genius! Do yourself a favor and schedule a massage with Ana today. In her bright, beautiful, relaxed space, Ana uses her profound skill and experience to tune in, stretch, stimulate and comfort your unique body. She is attentive to specific concerns and injuries and well-versed in the emotional significance of chronic pain. She offered stretches and visualizations to try at home. She is incredibly strong and not afraid to go deep deep deep, while remaining very communicative, observant and alert. The liniment she used on me at the end transported me to a place of calm, centered healing. I can
Ann Tesora
Aug 26, 2013
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After months of trying to treat chronic neck and shoulder pain with chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture with little relief, I had just about resigned myself to living with chronic pain. During my first appointment with Ana she was able to pin point exactly what was causing my pain and in that 60 minute session, she relieved the pain that had been causing daily anguish. She is a true intuitive healer.
Nora B.
May 15, 2013
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I went in to see Ana Helena about a lot of tension I had in my shoulders and neck. The short matriculation process was revealing to me, and apparently to her to: her questions allowed her insights that led to a deep, amazing reworking of the muscles and tissues of my shoulders, neck and arms. She understood that I did not want it to hurt AT ALL, and I left there feeling so relaxed and healed. That feeling stayed with me for a long time, helping me to correct some hunching tensing patterns that I had held onto. I can't wait to go back!
