Because every person is different, Emily customizes each session to suit that person's needs. Emily draws on her experience in several modalities of bodywork to create sessions specialized just for you.
Below is a brief description of the services available. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Emily Thompson.
YOGA
Hatha Alignment: Hatha Alignment is a style of yoga that pays special care to the form and intention of poses with the goal of maintaining proper body alignment during and outside of practice.
- Restorative: The best way to describe Restorative Yoga is a brief hibernation. Supported poses are maintained for several minutes to allow the mind and muscles of the body to fully relax. Practitioners are supported by the use of props, such as blankets and bolsters.
MASSAGE
- Swedish: Swedish Massage, also called Therapeutic Massage, is one of the most commonly practiced massage modalities and it is what comes to mind for most people when they think of the word "massage." In a Swedish Massage, long gliding strokes are applied to the body with the goal of releasing muscle tension and relaxing the body.
- Shiatsu: Shiatsu is a form of massage that originated in Japan. While Swedish Massage and Shiatsu are both excellent ways to relax the body and mind, Shiatsu differs from Swedish Massage in its methods. Shiatsu relieves tension through a series of rhythmic compressions and stretches and is performed while the recipient is fully clothed.
- Chair Massage: Does getting on and off a massage table sound daunting? Chair Massage is a great alternative! Chair Massage allows you to get all the same benefits of traditional massage without having to worry about disrobing or feeling unstable on a massage table.
Interested in having Emily provide chair massage for your employees? Chair massage is a great way to improve morale, reduce stress and increase motivation and alertness. Contact Emily for corporate rates and availability.
- Reiki: Reiki is a form of energetic bodywork, designed to stimulate the recipient's natural healing processes to aid in physical and emotional well-being. Reiki is extremely gentle and relaxing. Reiki can be incorporated into a Swedish, Shiatsu, or Chair Massage or can be a treatment in and of itself.
It is important to Emily that your needs are understood and that she have a thorough enough understanding of your health history to make sure that you can proceed with yoga and/or massage safely. To that end, please expect a 10-15 minute consultation at your first session.
A minimum appointment length of 1 hour is required for private and small group sessions.
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