Touch is the core ingredient of massage therapy and also combines science and art. Practitioners learn specific techniques for massage and use their sense of touch to determine the right amount of pressure to apply to each person and locate areas of tension and other soft-tissue problems. Touch also conveys a sense of caring, an important component in the healing relationship.

When muscles are overworked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate in the muscle, causing soreness, stiffness, and even muscle spasm. Massage improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. This can assist the elimination of waste products, speed healing after injury, and enhance recovery from disease.

Therapeutic massage can be used to promote general well-being and enhance self-esteem, while boosting the circulatory and immune systems to benefit blood pressure, circulation, muscle tone, digestion, and skin tone. It has been incorporated into many health systems, and different massage techniques have been developed and integrated into various complementary therapies.

Every body is different...

and from day to day, from session to session, the client's needs can vary.  Judi draws from a variety of techniques to create a healing experience to meet those needs. These techniques include:

Swedish Massage/Relaxation Therapeutic Massage - is characterized by long strokes, kneading and friction techniques which enhance vascular circulation and facilitate the release of toxins. With the application of oil or lotion, it is very relaxing and pleasurable.

Deep Tissue Massage - applies stroking and kneading techniques with slow, deep pressure, penetrating the muscle and connective tissue to release the adhered fibers and calcified lactic acid, commonly referred to as "knots".

Face Toning Massage - warm compresses, an exfoliating treatment, and a toning masque rejuvenate the skin. Massage relaxes and tones facial muscles, and enhances lymphatic drainage. Signs of aging and stress are smoothed away to bring out the radiant beauty of the face.

Myofascial Release - uses gentle pressure and stretching to soften and lengthen the connective tissue surrounding bone and muscle fiber.

Aromatherapy - uses specific essential oils to stimulate the brain to produce a healing response in the body.