Okazaki’s deep tissue massage

A style of massage that focuses on use of the elbow rather than hands and fingers, as the primary tool for getting deep pressure into small pressure points or broad strokes. Often my Swedish massage includes some of these techniques, and the request may always be made for a deeper tissue massage incorporating more of these strokes.

Neuro-structural integration

My most popular style, loved by both those with structural issues they know about, as well as those who just can’t seem to figure out why their pain doesn’t get better with typical massage. While I always use my knowledge of structural balancing in all massage modalities, I also offer specific neuro-structural work to focus on major complaints such as neck pain, scoliosis, low back pain, pelvic and tailbone traumas or imbalances, and more.

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Mayan abdominal therapy

Not only does this therapy involve massaging the abdomen, but it also includes pelvic stabilization techniques to assist the function of the entire abdominal and thoracic region. This technique readjusts the uterus and internal organs in a gentle way, while clearing stagnation.

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swedish and deep tissue

The foundation for many massage modalities, Swedish massage focuses on integration of the whole body through a variety of strokes. This can be a wonderful place to begin for the new to massage, and is still for some the beloved place to always return to, integrating wellness through nourishing touch. Depth of pressure can be adjusted according to your needs, and can get quite deep if both client and practitioner see it as helpful.

Myofacial release

A wonderful adjunct to other massage modalities, or as a profound session in and of itself, MFR melts the connective tissue of the body in order to free movement of the muscles underneath, and correct posture. This modality can free adhesions in the tissues, opening up new layers of freedom that enable deeper massage work, and profound relaxation as well as structural change. The shearing motion of connective tissue layers against one another, in a massage that uses no lubrication but rather seeks to “hook” the fascia layers and stretch them, brings not only new movement but increases the hydration of connective tissue. This moves it from a gel state to a sol state, allowing for deeper change to take place throughout the session. Unwind from both ends, and spiral your way back to health!