craniosacral & massage services
Heather is a June 2010 graduate of the Edmonton-based MH VICARS School of Massage Therapy. It is a reputable 2200 hour program that culminates in a Diploma in Massage Therapy. This program has supplied her with the tools and knowledge used to treat numerous conditions including but not limited to; stress, anxiety, headaches, sprains, strains, postural dysfunction, scoliosis, and frozen shoulder.
Heather has successfully completed provincial entry to practice exams and is recognized as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with the NHPC (Natural Health Practitioners of Canada). Heather has completed pregnancy massage classes and is working through her Upledger Institute Craniosacral Certification levels.
Currently, Heather is only welcoming new clients for CranioSacral Therapy.
Massage & CranioSacral Therapy rates:
~ 30, 60 or 90 minute sessions
~ Rate: $60/30mins, $80/60mins. $100/90mins
~ Gift Certificates available
~ Receipts for health insurance benefits are available
Also available on request:
Infant Massage Classes: These classes are a wonderful and easy way to bond with your baby through safe and natural touch. It is also important for the babies healthy development. Infant massage has proven health benefits such as gas relief, relaxation, relief of tension, helping babies sleep through the night, as well as develop increased muscle tone and increase circulation. These classes will help you to enjoy special time with your baby and at the same time learn simple relaxation massage techniques to use at home.
Friends & Family Massage Classes: These classes offer couples an introduction to the principles of massage and teach simple relaxation massage techniques that can be used at home. Learn the basic skills required and gain confidence in your ability to help your loved one relieve muscle tension and soreness after a long day's work.
Seated Massage Classes: These classes offer an introduction to the principles of massage and teach simple seated relaxation massage techniques that can be used at home with friends and family. Learn the basic skills required and gain confidence in your ability to help your loved ones relieve muscle tension and soreness after a long day's work.
MASSAGE THERAPY Testimonials:
"I was referred to Heather by one of my co-workers. I have had fibromyalgia for over 20 years, and as most people with fibromyalgia do, I have tried many remedies, taken many pills, seen many doctors and still my days were spent in pain. I suffer from severe bouts of Neuropathy as well. For quite some time I had hobbled around as my left foot was hurting so bad. I had a massage appt with Heather and I told her how much pain I was in and that walking was nearly impossible, especially because of the pain in my left foot. Well Heather worked her "magic" and I can honestly say that I was sceptical that my foot would get better. About two days after my massage with Heather, my husband commented that I was no longer limping. I stopped in my tracks and was amazed that he was right, the pain was gone...and it has not come back. I can honestly state that since I started seeing Heather I am feeling so much better and she has my highest recommendation. In my books Heather is a credit to her profession."
~ Edna
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
Discovered by John E. Upledger in the 1980's, CranioSacral Therapy is a light-touch massage modality that works on the Central Nervous System.
As we calm the nervous system, the body relaxes and becomes softer. By listening to the body and helping it to release restrictions and "issues from the tissues", we help to bring balance and space to body thereby improving health and vitality.
How does it work?
This therapy works with the flow of cerebral spinal fluid inside the dural tube (the covering around the brain and spinal cord). By feeling for the rhythm of this fluid, we can feel for areas of injury or restriction in the body. Using very light pressure and direction of energy, we encourage those restrictions to soften.
What can I expect from a session? CranioSacral sessions are like massage, although more sublte and gentle. Sessions are usually performed fully clothed. Using specific techniques and hand positions, light pressure is applied and the tissues are encouraged to release tension and become softer.
Sometimes the client will feel the body tingle or twitch, sometimes there will be a sensation of floating and complete relaxation or softness, and sometimes there will be a sensation of warmth.
Depending on the restriction or issue there can also be some type of emotional release (i.e. laughter or tears).
Because they work with the issues behind the physical tension; the results of a CranioSacral session are often more wholistic, profound, effective, and longer-lasting than traditional massage therapy.
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