Myofascial release therapy utilizes gentle, kneading manipulation
that softly stretches, softens, lengthens and realigns fascia.
After careful observation of your posture, the therapist
will feel for stressed areas of the body. When restricted
areas are found, the tissue is gently stretched along the
direction of the muscle fibers. This stretch is held for
a couple of minutes until a softening or release is felt.
The intention is to allow the body's inherent ability for
self-correction to return, thus eliminating pain and restoring
the body back to more optimum performance.
Myofascial release therapy helps individuals with poor
posture, physical injury, illness and emotional stress.
During a session, disruptions of the fascial network are
freed, providing freedom from tension in the bones, muscles,
joints and nerves. Ultimately, myofascial release restores
complete balance back to the body. Myofascial release therapy
can be used to treat such issues as back pain, frozen shoulder,
fibromyalgia, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, menstrual
problems, incontinence, tennis or golfer's elbow, shin splints,
sprains, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle spasms, whiplash injuries
and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Session time: 120 minutes initial consultation, 90 minutes
per session thereafter.
What is fascia?
Swedish massage incorporates a variety of techniques such as gliding, kneading, friction, compression, and tapotment to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.
Session Time: 60 minutes or 90 minutes
Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers
of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns
of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger
pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going
across the fibers of the muscles, tendons and fascia. Deep
tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension
through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or
friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with
the grain. The purpose is to "unstick" the fibers of a muscle
while releasing deeply held patterns of tension, removing
toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle. It is both
corrective and therapeutic.
Session Time: 60 minutes or 90 minutes
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth,
flat, heated stones. The warm stones are often basalt, a
black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well.
The stones are placed on key points on the body. The therapist
then incorporates traditional Swedish massage while holding
heated stones. It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of
massage. The heat helps to release tight muscles and induce
a deeper sense of relaxation.
Stone session Time: 90 minutes
Thai yoga massage is an ancient healing form of assisted, passive yoga asanas (postures). The practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body's energy lines and pressures points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically. Thai Yoga Massage stimulates and balances the flow of healing energy within the body, opening the areas which are blocked bringing the person deeper into balance and harmony for health, happiness and wellness of being.
Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. No oils or creams are used.
Session Time: 60 minutes or 90 minutes
Carrying a baby inside you changes your center of gravity
and puts a great deal of stress on the back, neck, abdominal
muscles, and shoulders. Pregnancy also relaxes ligaments,
so that the pelvic joints are less stable, and posture changes,
as the pelvis is pulled forward. Prenatal massage can help
to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots and improve circulation
and mobility.
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Fascia is the soft
tissue component of connective tissue in the body which
envelopes and isolates the muscles of the body, providing
structural support and protection. Fascia interpenetrates
and surrounds the muscles, bones, organs, nerves, blood
vessels, and other structures. It is an uninterrupted, three-dimensional
web of tissue that extends from head to toe, from front
to back, from interior to exterior. It is responsible for
maintaining structural integrity within the body. When an
individual experiences physical trauma, scarring, or inflammation,
however, the fascia loses its pliability. It becomes tight,
restricted and a source of tension to the rest of the body.
Trauma, such as a fall, whiplash, surgery or just habitual
poor posture over time and repetitive stress injuries have
cumulative effects. The changes they cause in the fascial
system influence comfort and the functioning of the body.
Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered
by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that a "life force energy" flows through every individual. If that energy is low or
blocked, then you are more likely to get sick or feel stress When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of
physical or emotional imbalance. Therapists work with individuals to remove these blockages. A Reiki session can help ease tension and
stress and can help support the body to facilitate healing on all levels - physical, mental, and emotional. A session is pleasant and
relaxing and is often utilized for one's personal wellness and not just for an illness.
In meditation, we are continuously discovering who and
what we are. This weekly gathering is an opportunity to
learn more about meditation and to connect with other people
that would like to become more mindful in their lives. Through
careful and sustained observation, we experience for ourselves
the ever-changing flow of the mind/body process. This awareness
leads us to accept more fully the pleasure and pain, fear
and joy, sadness and happiness that life inevitably brings.
As our internal awareness deepens, we develop greater equanimity
and peace in the face of change, and wisdom and compassion
increasingly become the guiding principles of our lives.
Each class will include a brief introduction to meditation
with instructions. The actual meditation will begin at 7:15pm.
The therapist's deep, sensitive touch locates blocks in
the cerebral spinal fluid that surround the central nervous
system. Then, through the gentle manipulation of bones and
membranes, restrictions are eased and all systems flow more
freely. This treatment is may be good for many conditions,
including migraines, chronic fatigue and neck and back tension.
Craniosacral therapy strengthens the body’s ability
to move toward wellness by locating blocks in the cerebral
spinal fluid that surround the central nervous system. Done
fully clothed and generally with the pressure about the
weight of a nickel (5 grams) the therapist’s gentle
touch manipulates the tissue, bones, and membranes to assist
in alleviating a range of illness, pain and dysfunction,
including: migraines, neck and back pain, stress, and TMJ.
All Therapies
60 minutes - $70
90 minutes - $85
Initial Consultation (for Myofascial Massage only) 120
minutes - $100
Gift certificates are available for all services.
Please call 410.235.1120 at least 24 hours in advance
for an appointment for an individualized therapeutic massage
session.
Lateness:
If the client is late, the appointment will start as soon
as possible and the appointment will end at the regularly
scheduled time.
Cancellations:
At evolvewell, we understand that unanticipated events happen
occasionally in everyone’s life. In our desire to
be effective and fair to all of our clients and out of consideration
for our therapists’ time, we have adopted the following
policies:
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Cancellations require 24-hour advanced
notice.
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The client will be charged the full
fee for late cancellations and no-show appointments,
if less than 24-hour notice is given.
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Emergency cancellations due to extenuating
circumstances will be determined at the practitioner's
discretion.
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Out of respect and consideration to
your therapist and other clients, please plan accordingly
and be on time.
