I do a combination of Swedish, deep
tissue, full body sensual massage techniques. I am a giant and have a
strong but nurturing touch. I'm certified with over 500
hours of training and over eight years of massage experience. I've been employed
by some of the top spas and chiropractic facilities. I also have a strong
professional and celebrity clientele.
Your discretion and privacy are most
importance to me. I do outcalls only and I bring my table, lotions, oils, sheets
... everything needed for a fully relaxing massage experience!
Please let me know if you have any special
needs or requests as I try to accommodate your desires. I look forward to our
session!
Swedish
This style utilizes long, flowing strokes, often but not
necessarily in the direction of the
heart.
There are six basic strokes:
effleurage
from the French effleurer, 'to skim over',
petrissage
from the French pétrir, 'to knead', friction,
tapotement,
compression, and vibration. Petrissage is a
kneading
movement with the whole palm or finger tips, using wringing, skin rolling,
compression, and/or lifting. Petrissage is usually applied vertically to the
muscle tissue.
Oil,
cream,
or
lotion
is applied on the skin to reduce friction and allow smooth strokes. Effleurage
consists of long, flowing or gliding strokes, performed with open hands. In many
massage sessions, effleurage is used as the initial type of stroking, as it has
a calming effect when performed slowly. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful
in reducing pain,
joint stiffness,
and improving function in patients with
osteoarthritis
of the knee over a period of eight weeks.
Deep Tissue
Deep tissue techniques are generally
designed for more focused massage work. Working a specific
joint, muscle or muscle group, the practitioner can access
deeper layers of the soft tissue. Starting superficially and
easing into the depth of the muscle slowly often allows more
movement. If the pressure is applied too deeply or too quickly,
the muscle may tighten to protect that area, and unnecessary
damage or inflammation can be induced. Very little lubricant is
used as the pressure doesn't travel much over the skin.
The most commonly used 'tools' during deep tissue massage may
include, 3 and 6 fingers, reinforced fingers, knuckles, a flat
elbow, opposing thumbs, the heel of the hand or foot, and the
forearm.
Reflexology
& Foot Massage
Reflexology, also called Foot zone
therapy, is traditionally practiced without lotion, as the
pressure points on the feet are stimulated by thumb and finger
walking, as well as static pressure. Foot massage practitioners
believe that the ailment of an internal organ will be associated
with the
nerve
ending on the sole of the foot. As pressure is applied to the
sole, theory holds that a healthy patient should not feel any
strong pain. This theory is based on a perceived energetic flow
of "meridians" in the body, also known as Chi.
Before the massage, the patient's feet are
soaked for about ten minutes in a foot bath, typically a
solution of hot water and Chinese herbs. The practitioner rubs
and massages the painful spots to break down rough spots. Based
on this idea, some shoe liners are made with pressure points to
stimulate the soles of the feet.
To schedule an appointment please
call me at 310-226-2932
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