301 East Kent Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403, United States
Menu of services currently offered
Massage Therapy & Bodywork
Soft tissue manipulation and mobilization designed to lower stress and pain levels.
Integrative Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage that combines several styles of Eastern and Western therapeutic massage and bodywork techniques. Most patients receive integrative work to unlock tension and melt stress away. Because slowing the autonomic nervous system down is crucial when we are stressed, I may use more Swedish strokes on one session than another. I may incorporate several tools such as silicon cups, gum shaped scrapers, hot stone, heated flax packs, hot bamboo sticks. No additional charge for use of these
Abdominal & Visceral Massage Therapy
I have received specialized training in abdominal and organ massage. This often ignored, neglected and shamed area of the body is our power center. Doctors now refer to the gut as the second brain of the body because the bulk of our immune system and even brain cells are located here. Excellent for those dealing with poor digestion, neck pain, TMJ, history of abdominal trauma or surgery, headaches, mood swings, insomnia, acid reflux and more.
Swedish Massage Therapy
The most popular relaxation massage around the world. Sometimes we just need to chill out. Excellent for when we are feeling overwhelmed by our worldly responsibilities and over-stressed. This style uses four common strokes to induce down-regulation to the nervous system: effluerage, petrissage, friction and tapotment. Pressure of touch will vary from light to firm as requested during initial intake.
Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
This style of massage often uses several techniques to get down to deeper layers of tissue. Deep tissue massage can be done with light to strong pressures. It does not, and need not, be super deep to be effective. In fact, sometimes that super deep pressure you crave has the potential to make things worse. I often apply silicon cups and/or stainless steel gua sha scrapers in this service, especially if the muscles are hypertonic.
Prenatal Massage Therapy
Mamas need some serious TLC because let's face it, it's a lot of work to grow a baby! Safe for all phases of a pregnancy and appreciated after birth as well. Full or partial body massage, targeting hips and shoulders, or wherever mama needs it most. Depending on size of belly, a special prenatal cushion may be used to allow mama to lay prone with support under hips and shoulders and no/very little pressure on abdomen.
Hot Stone Massage Therapy
This treatment combines a Swedish Massage with heated Basalt stones to soothe and comfort tired and sore muscles. Stones are placed on the larger muscles to encourage relaxation. Smaller stones are held by the LMT to massage and coax the tissues into a relaxation response. Additional time is required to fit a full body massage in. Suggested time: 75-90 minutes. Generally, I do this in the winter when the body naturally craves more warmth. Not appropriate in very hot, humid weather.
Corporate Massage
$100-125+/HR*
We can come to you to increase employee productivity, focus, and motivation. Chair or table massage is available with 1-2 Licensed Massage Therapists. Upcharge fees for travel and/or 18% gratuity may be applied to contracts over four hours in length.
Mobile Massage
$125-150+/HR*
Unable to get to my office? I can come to you with a portable table or chair. I may require credit card pre-payment for these services. Special pricing may be available upon request for those with disabilities.
Caster Oil Pack on Abdomen
60-75 Minutes
Caster Oil has anti-inflammatory properties which can sooth bloated, inflamed guts, lubricate the intestines and reduce scar tissue adhesions. Abdominal massage followed by a hot caster oil pack for approximately an hour. Great for those dealing with chronic inflammation, after abdominal surgeries, or to sooth the nervous system.
Oriental Bodywork and Energy Balancing
Additional Touch Therapies to Influence Acupressure Points, Meridians, Chakras, Auras and Organs
Cranio Sacral Therapy
This therapy was created by the osteopath Dr. JoUpledger. Using light touch to affect the Central Nervous System, I gently coax and guide the cranial bones into better balance, work to release tension around the sacrum, mouth and other areas and unwinding for limbs. Great for insomnia, headaches, migraines, TMJ, tinnitus, head injuries, chronic tension and more. This is not a massage, but a gentle hands-on style of bodywork that is non-invasive, slow, yet powerfully penetrating.
Reflexology
Blending both Western and Thai reflexology to create a whole body treatment by working on the lower legs and feet. Essential oils and Reflexology tools are used to stimulate the reflex points in the feet to enhance comfort, decrease tension, increase energy flow and balance organ function. Clients have reported improvement for bladder control issues, plantar fasciitis, menopause and other diagnoses. Great for those that spend a lot of time on their feet or would prefer to remain clothed.
Reiki & Quantum Touch
These laying-of-hands touch therapies generally use light pressure on or over the body. Hands are placed over the eight main chakra (energy and organ) centers, but can also be done off the body or by distance. Tapping into the body's natural magnetic databases, life force energy, known as Chi, Qi or Prana is encouraged to flow more efficiently. I also silently pray over my clients with this treatment.
Acupressure
Originally trained in High Touch Jin Shin acupressure, Sarah learned learned how to read pulses and use light touch to stimulate energy flow. Since then she has studied more in depth the acupuncture points along the meridians and has adapted a modified approach. Light to firm touch can be used, along with tools to increase vibration into the point, like a tuning fork. Depending on the treatment, additional points along the meridian may be stimulated. Clients remain fully clothed.
Providing Grounded Bodywork For Busy Life (TM)