Baerfoot Reflexology and Massage
Mission
To return the body to its natural, balanced state where it can heal itself by decreasing the stress of daily life and stimulating the flow of energy in the body.
Types of Sessions Offered:
Massage
Massage sessions are customized for each client depending on their age, goals, and any long term or recent injuries/pain as well as preferred pressure. Sessions can range from 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
*Additional tools that are helpful to integrate if the client is interested include cupping, heat therapy, stretching, and aromatherapy. Reflexology, reiki, lymphatic, or myofascial may be integrated in as well.
Reflexology
These sessions begin seated, with a warm foot soak in a beautiful copper bowl that was handcrafted in Mexico. Dead sea salts are added along with an essential oil of choosing, initiating the detox process and increasing circulation in the feet. After the client transitions from the chair to the massage table, points located on the feet and/or hands, are stimulated to increase function and circulation, and decrease body tension and pain. These points are associated with organs, muscles, and glands throughout the body, making it a wonderful full body detox. It’s a very relaxing, rejuvenating type of session.
I practice a type of reflexology called Integrative Reflexology. This particular version was developed by Claire Marie Miller, a wonderful massage therapist, reflexologist, and teacher. If you’d like to learn more about reflexology, click here. The client may remain clothed during this session if they desire as it is only practiced on the hands and feet.
Reiki
Reiki is an energetic practice where the practitioner channels reiki energy, also known as prana or life force energy, through them and into the client. This is a hands on as well as a hands off session where the practitioner may hover over an area or place hands on one area for a couple minutes. As the practitioner works with the energy, they use intention to clear any stagnant or stuck areas so the energy may flow freely, helping to relieve stress, anxiety, pain, tension, and helping to release and reset the mind, body, and spirit. The 7 main chakras are also cleared and reset during the visit, and if the client would like to learn how to do this themselves, I am happy to share my technique.
The client may remain fully clothed during this session if they desire.
Lymphatic Drainage
This is a very light pressure technique where the practitioner assists the lymphatic system by performing pumping motions to assist the lymphatic system. This system, unlike the circulatory system, does not have a main pump, instead depending on body movement to circulate fluid and toxins through and out of the body. Therefore this session is helpful when there is congestion in the body or post-surgery if there is any lingering swelling or edema. It is a full body detox, requiring the client to have a healthy liver and kidneys.
Sessions require at least a 75 minute appointment. Also, please note that no lotion residue may be on the skin for this session. If this is in your daily routine, I just ask that you skip it the day of your appointment or shower before you come. Thanks!
Myofascial
Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds everything in the body. It is affected by repetitive motions, impact injuries, as well as by the amount of fluids we drink. Restricted fascia can make muscles feel tight, no matter how much we stretch them, and can also lead to re-injuring the same area or to chronic pain if not treated. Areas of scar tissue can also benefit with these techniques to break it up, soften, and restore motion.
These sessions work wonders with both new and chronic injuries/pain. Results after releasing fascial restriction are usually felt instantly. This can also be incorporated into a regular massage for specific spot, injury work such as carpal tunnel or plantar fasciitis.
No lotion is used during this session or whenever fascial work is done, so please refrain from using lotion on the day of your appointment.
Products I Use
Oils:
Body Beautiful: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Peanut Oil, Lanolin, Jasmine (essential oil blend).
Olivae: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Peanut Oil, Lanolin Oil, Organic Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E.
Lotion:
Homemade: Castor Oil blended with Raw Shea Butter.
