Cupping
I use both static (unmoving) and dynamic (moving) cupping techniques with hard and soft (silicone) cups.
Most massage with hands/feet/arms is moving inward on the bodies tissues. Cupping allows us to get some lift, triggering different neurological receptors in the skin to influence tissues in different ways.
Cupping can be very gentle and not leave any marks. On occasion cupping can leave bruise like marks from increase blood flow; these should subside quickly.
Visceral and nervous system informed orthopedic assessments
Sessions start with an assessment.
Visceral and nervous system informed orthopedic assessments of the Locator Test Assessment Protocol (LTAP) developed by Anna Hartman of MovementREV.
By asking the body a series of questions I am able to ascertain whether or not there is a protection pattern in place and how we might remove that to lessen the bodies defense and soften allowing all other bodywork to become more affective for you.
Myofascial
Release
Typically a dry (no oil/lotion) technique designed to gently stretch the layers of fascia that wrap around every single one of our tissues.
This technique is very slow, gentle, and intentional. Allowing time and space for the bodies fascia to rehydrate and move into a more flexible gel like state through pressure and stretch mechanisms.