Massage Therapy

Indiana State Licensed
New York State Licensed
Nationally Certified
Swedish Institute Graduate, NY, NY
Fully Insured
Member, American Massage Therapy Association
CPR/First Aid Certified

Everyone has a holding pattern or two. A holding pattern develops when you react to anything from daily activities to trauma to emotional holding and your body stores that reaction. The soft tissues respond. The fascia (connective tissue throughout the body) acts as a "shrink wrap" and holds you in that new place. This can result in pain, limitation, or just general discomfort. The goal of massage (and pilates, too, if you're interested) is to release these patterns by examining posture, energy, tension, and movement.

Sarah's work is result-oriented, addressing everything from the skin and muscles to connective tissue, joints, and bones. Her goal is to give the body a sense of effortlessness in both stillness and in movement. Combining the theories of both classical Eastern (Shiatsu) and traditional Western (Swedish) techniques with anything from movement to myofascial release to energetic work, Sarah tailors each session to what your body needs that day. Sarah often works with oil on the skin and often works through clothing to incorporate stretching and joint mobilization. Every session is different and unique to each client.

Whether you are looking for general relaxation and stress-reduction, pain management, treatment of a specific condition, or body-awareness education, we can find a way to work together. Sessions with Sarah Jayne may include one or many of the techniques described below.

Swedish/Relaxation Massage
This is great for those in need of stress relief, relaxation, or needing to be in touch with their bodies. This is typically a full body massage using techniques focused on circulation, lymphatic drainage, and relaxation that lull the client into a deeply relaxed state.

Deep Tissue/Sports Massage
Using deeper pressure to access more muscles and structures, this technique works to release adhesions or “knots” in the muscles to increase the flexibility and efficiency of the muscles. Great for athletes and non-athletes alike.

Medical Massage
For chronic injuries or pain. These sessions are focused on relieving pain, discomfort, or dysfunction in one area by using a variety of hands-on techniques and exercise/stretching instruction.

Pain Management
After a full assessment and consultation a variety of techniques from medical massage to energy work are applied to alleviate your unique pain.

Myofascial Release Technique
A blend of stretching and no-oil massage, this technique works to release knots and chronic holding patterns in your body. Connective tissue/fascia is the most abundant tissue in your body and plays an important role in postural alignment. Read more about fascia on the website!

TMJ/Jaw Treatment
For teeth grinders and jaw clenchers. A common place of tension in those suffering from stress, headaches, and/or neck pain, the Temporomandibular Joint connects the lower jaw to the head. Treatment includes work to the head, neck, and jaw muscles, some of which are reached intra-orally with a gloved hand and can significantly reduce pain.

Shiatsu
Based on the traditional Five Element theory of ancient Chinese medicine, this bodywork is done on a mat on the floor with the client in comfortable clothing. The work addresses ailments from local pain to systemic complaints via stretching and massage to the related meridians.

PRICES
30 minutes -- $40
60 minutes -- $60
90 minutes -- $90