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Be good to yourself.
If you don't take care of your body,
where will you live?
- Kobi Yamada
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Wellness
Works
Specializing in care for older adults, individuals new to exercise or self-care, individuals recovering from injuries or illness and on women’s health issues through all stages of life from birth through aging. Michelle offers compassionate, personalized support to help you feel your best.
Services, include multiple modalities of therapeutic massage therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, health coaching, and the MELT Method, and can be tailored to create a comprehensive wellness plan that meets your unique needs. Whether you’re seeking pain relief, improved mobility, or a renewed sense of balance and vitality, Wellness Works is here to guide you every step of the way.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE SERVICES
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage - The most common type of massage. Designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation, improve range of motion, promote relaxation and relieve muscle tension.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage - Heated Basalt stones are used to enhance relaxation during a full body massage. Stones radiating heat penetrate deep into muscles promoting greater stress relief and encouraging the exchange of blood and lymph. Cold stones may also be used to help with inflammation.
Mu-Xing Therapy
Mu-Xing Therapy - is a treatment using warm bamboo and rosewood tools to perform deep tissue massage. The therapist uses Mu-Xing instruments of different shapes and sizes to apply a variety of massage strokes which address ischemic tissue and promote a deep sense of overall well being and relaxation.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Benefits of lymphatic massage: 1. Improved immune system function: Lymphatic massage helps to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid in the body, which carries white blood cells and other immune system cells to help fight off infections and diseases. 2. Detoxification: Lymphatic massage can help to remove toxins and waste products from the body by increasing lymph flow and promoting the elimination of these substances through the lymphatic system. 3. Reduced swelling and inflammation: Lymphatic massage can help to reduce swelling and inflammation in the body by promoting the drainage of excess fluid from tissues. 4. Improved circulation: Lymphatic massage can help to improve blood circulation by increasing the flow of lymph fluid, which can help to deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells more efficiently. 5. Pain relief: Lymphatic massage can help to reduce pain and discomfort in the body by promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage - Massage helps reduce pregnancy discomforts and enhances the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.
Trigger Point Therapy
A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. Trigger Point Massage Therapy is specifically designed to release constricted areas in the muscles through cycles of isolated pressure and release, thereby alleviating pain at the source. The recipient actively participates through deep breathing and through identifying the exact location and intensity of discomfort. You can experience a significant decrease in pain after just one treatment. Receiving massage with trigger point therapy on a regular basis can help naturally manage pain and stress from chronic injuries.
Reflexology Treatment
Reflexology Treatment - Research indicates that the reflex zones of the feet affect the levels of stress, wellness and energy in the body. That's why Reflexology focuses on treating the feet as a way to alleviate pain and tension throughout the body. It can also be a wonderful way to treat plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries or even everyday work fatigue.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy-Use Cupping Therapy as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with your choice of massage techniques. The wonderful benefits of Cupping include: Release toxins Activate the lymph system Clear the colon, Clear the veins, capillaries, arteries and meridians
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a hands on, whole body manual therapy technique addressing the fascial system. MFR is used to elongate the fascial tissue with a 90-120 second gentle pressure into the restriction or tissue barrier. After releasing through several barriers the tissue will become soft and pliable. The pressure will be taken off pain sensitive areas and motion restored. Myofascial Release differs from massage and chiropractic manipulation. Myofascial release applies sustained pressure into the fascial system and has effects on the elastin, collagen and ground substance. Soft tissue restrictions that alter bony alignment are addressed and osseous releases are performed slowly without manipulation.
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage uses warm salt crystal stones to soothe away stress and tension, and promote an increased sense of well-being. Its grounding properties help to improve sleep, balance the nervous system and reduce inflammation. Additionally, the stone’s natural salt properties gently exfoliate the skin to promote naturally smooth and silky skin, reducing signs of aging.
Menu
60 - minute massage - $110
60 - minute Prenatal Massage - $115
60 - minute massage with 15 - minute Reflexology Treatment - $130
90 - minute massage - $150
90 - minute Hot Stone Massage or Himalayan Salt Stone Massage - $150
90 - minute Mu-Xing Therapy (Heated bamboo and rosewood tools) - $150
60 - minute Manual Lymphatic Drainage - $120
* Aromatherapy, spot treatment hot stones and gua sha included with each session.
INTRODUCING MELT!
Erase pain and tension in your hands, feet, neck, and low back brought on by everyday stress, overuse, and age.
This preventative, proactive approach known as Hands-Off
Bodywork® is a simple, daily self-care practice anyone, at any age or activity level, can be used to effectively improve their sense of wellbeing and live a more active, healthy, pain-free life.
Benefits
+ Calm the mind and erase pain symptoms.
+ Improve heart rate variability.
+ Target fascia's supportive qualities.
+ restore joint centralization and stability.
+ Improve sensorimotor control.
MELT uses soft rollers and balls to blend mindful meditation + breathwork techniques to help boost the body's natural healing mechanisms with self restorative techniques that simulate hands-on therapeutic practices.
Come to a MELT Hand and Foot Treatment Class and discover how the connective tissue in your body gets dehydrated, the common aches and pains it can cause, and how to rehydrate this essential system in our bodies for vibrant health and pain-free movement.
Meet Michelle
Michelle has always believed in the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. Her wellness journey began in 1999 when she turned to yoga to balance the physical demands of teaching aerobics. Yoga not only strengthened her body but also brought inner peace. Since then, Michelle has dedicated herself to helping others find balance and healing through yoga, massage, the MELT Method and health coaching.
She specializes in care for older adults, individuals new to exercise or self-care, individuals recovering from injuries or illness and on women’s health issues through all stages of life from birth through aging. Together, we can integrate therapeutic massage, lymphatic drainage, yoga, health coaching, and the MELT Method® into a personalized wellness plan.
With a background in Psychology and Health from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Michelle is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, CYT 200 Yoga Instructor specializing in Yin and Restorative Yoga, MELT Method® Instructor, and a Certified Health Coach through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking with her family and dogs and experimenting with healthy new recipes.
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