Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Prenatal Massage
With the exception of pregnancy massage and some energy healing treatments, Cherrie uses her signature scent, Enchanted Rose, from her Haimalatta’s Botanicals® bodycare line. Rose essential oil has a beautiful, sweet floral scent that brings balance and harmony to the body with stimulating and uplifting properties to create a sense of well-being and self-confidence.
Chair Massage
15 minute or 30 minute appointments available for this service. A five person minimum is required when booking corporate chair massage.
Full Body Massage
If you are a first-time client or have never received a professional massage, Cherrie recommends a 60-minute full-body massage that will focus on relaxation and sensory awareness using primarily Swedish techniques. For clients with an acute or chronic issue, a 30 or 45 minute targeted therapeutic session may be beneficial. For transformational bodywork, Cherrie recommends 90 minutes to 2 hours to receive the maximum benefits. This type of bodywork combines mind, body and spirit and gives the body time to integrate the work being done in the session.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing “trigger points” in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle tissue rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These ‘knots’ are built up throughout a person’s life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques in order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.