Chair Massage uses a specially designed chair for the client to sit comfortably while receiving bodywork techniques such as Shiatsu, Amma, and Swedish Massage. It is provided to fully clothed clients in various settings. Inquire here to schedule us for your next corporate wellness or community event. This is effective treatment for: 

• Stress-related tension

• Cancer-related fatigue

• Sleep disorders

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Low back pain

• Depression

• Lethargy

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) involves gentle touch manipulation of the head, neck, and spine to loosen the neck, back, and hips, potentially reducing pain and improving posture. It improves the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and calms the nervous system.  CST is safe for all ages and is helpful in treating: 

• Headaches, Migraines, and  Dizziness

• Whiplash injury

• Trauma 

• Head Injury 

• Anxiety and Grief 

• Digestive issues 

• Chronic Fatigue 

• ADD/ADHD

• Irregular Spinal Curvature 

In a Energy Medicine/ Energy Healing session, the practitioner, trained to access and serve as a channel for the life force (ki or chi), places his or her hands-on, or just above, the client’s body in order to activate healing energy within receptive points on the body. The practitioner’s hands remain in each position for one to five minutes. Traditionally, this is a clothed service and is safe for all ages. 

• Pain

• Sleep concerns

• Wound healing

• Blood pressure issues

• Osteoarthritis

• Fear, Stress, Depression, Fatigue, and Anxiety

• Headache and Migraine

• Nausea and vomiting

A menu of over 20 types of Mediation are available. You can opt for Guided Meditation,  Moving Meditation (Tai Chi), and Guided Breathwork Meditations. You will discuss your goals before your session with your practitioner to determine the most suitable option. 

*Also available for groups. 

Lymphatic Drainage AKA Manual Lymphatic Drainage, MLD, or simply "Lymphatic" stimulates the movement of lymphatic fluids to assist the body in cleansing, using a gentle, rhythmic technique. It cleanses connective tissue of toxins, enhances immune activity, reduces pain, and lowers sympathetic nervous system activity. The most widely taught technique, created by Dr. Vodder of Austria, requires advanced training and precise movements in this partially or fully disrobed service. 

• Headaches

• Sinus congestion

• Migraines 

• Seasonal Allergies 

• Lymphedema 

• Pre/ postnatal care 

• Surgery recovery 

• Injury recovery 

• Fibromyalgia 

• Lipedema

• Cancer recovery 

Similar to Acupressure principles, Reflexology works with the body’s energy flow to stimulate self-healing and maintain balance in physical function via the Nervous System and network of fascia soft tissue.  This technique is performed primarily on the feet but the hands and ears may optionally be treated. Clothed treatment. Safe for all ages. 

• Stress

• Muscle pain

• Back pain

• Tension headaches

• Insomnia

• Post-operative pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Arthritis

• Sports injuries

• Hormone imbalances

Experience a revitalizing traditional healing session with a skilled practitioner who uses drums, rattles, feathers, herbs, aromatherapy and / or crystals to clear resistance, restore circulation, and extract obstacles. This session will increase awareness of your mental, physical, and spiritual state. Relax with simple massage techniques and traditional healing songs to balance your chakras, meridians, toric field, and restore lost parts of yourself.  +$25 for travel within 5 miles of Clayton, MO. +$5 per each additional mile. 

• Stress

• Muscle pain

• Mental fatigue and imbalance

• Insomnia

• Post-operative pain

• Trauma 

• Grief 

Various percussive instruments are placed on and around the body to achieve a deeply penetrating, relaxing, and rejuvenating experience.  Options include singing bowls, chimes, shamanic rattle or drum, and tuning forks.  +$25 for travel within 5 miles of Clayton, MO. +$5 per each additional mile. 

• Stress

• Muscle pain

• Back pain

• Tension headaches

• Insomnia

• Post-operative pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Arthritis

• Sports injuries

• Hormone imbalances

Nina takes her 20 years of education and practice to craft the perfect session for you. She is trained or certified in over 20 types of massage and bodywork modalities. A treatment plan will be created for each client after their first session. Below is a list of her most- used techniques. 

1) Deep Tissue Massage (DTM) techniques affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia, requiring advanced training and understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed for the practitioner to reach deeper musculature in this disrobed treatment. DTM is safe for healthy bodies, and an effective treatment for: 

• Chronic back pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Sciatica

• Plantar fasciitis

• Sports injuries

• High blood pressure

• Tennis elbow

• Tight muscles 

• Muscle stiffness 

• Muscle soreness 

2) Myofascial Release (MFR) involves sustained pressure and movement into the superficial fascial system to eliminate movement and mobility restrictions. An assessment is made by visually analyzing the human frame and palpating tissue texture, followed by gentle pressure applied in the direction of fascial tension. MFR is an effective therapeutic approach in treating the tissues that connect the skin to muscles. 

• Arthritis

• Back pain

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Frozen Shoulder

• Myofascial pain syndrome

• Pelvic Pain

• Sciatica

• Spinal disc issues

• Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder

• Tinnitus

3) Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a comprehensive program of soft-tissue manipulation that balances the central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system to relieve pain and dysfunction. It helps individuals with poor movement patterns, locates and releases spasms and over-contracted tissues, eliminates Trigger Points, rebuilds injured tissue strength, assists blood and lymphatic flow, and restores postural alignment and flexibility. This disrobed service aims to alleviate underlying causes of pain. 

• Decreased blood flow

• Dysfunctional gait or posture

• Impaired breathing

• Muscle weakness

• Nerve compression

• Pain

4) Orthopedic Massage (OM) (part of our namesake!) OM combines elements of Sports and Medical Massage with an integrated approach of ten modalities to treat soft-tissue pain and injury. Emphasis is placed on understanding both the injury and its rehabilitation criteria. Three basic elements adhered to, despite the technical diversity in treatment, are

 1) assessment 

2) matching the treatment to the injury

 3) adaptability of treatment

5) Swedish Massage (SM) is one of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques, albeit often mistaken for Relaxation Massage. Swedish is actually a vigorous system designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. LMT’s use a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements. The many benefits may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury. 

6) Pre or Post- Natal Massage provides effective and safe techniques, utilizing specialized support pillows throughout all stages of peri & postnatal phases of pregnancy. Goals are to reduce pregnancy-related discomforts and concerns and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus. In the postpartum period, specialized techniques rebalance the structure, physiology, and emotions of the new mother and may help her to bond with and care for her infant. 

7) Sports massage (SM) is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery.  Traditionally, it is a clothed modality. There are three contexts in which SM can be useful to an athlete: pre-event, post-event, and injury treatment.

• Pre-event massage is performed within 24 hours of athletic performance. Fast- paced and stimulating, it helps to establish blood flow and to warm up muscles.

• Post-event massage is performed within 24 hours after athletic performance or event. The intent is to calm the nervous system and begin the process of flushing toxins and waste products out of the body. Post-event massage can reduce recovery time, enabling an athlete to resume training much sooner than rest alone would allow.

• When an athlete sustains an injury, SM can often speed and improve the quality of healing.

8) Trigger Point Therapy (TPT)* is based on the discoveries of Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons in which they found the causal relationship between chronic pain and its source. TPT is used to relieve muscular pain and dysfunction through applied pressure to Trigger Points (TPts) and through stretching exercises. TPts are defined as localized areas in which the muscle and connective tissue are highly sensitive to pain when compressed. Pressure on TPs can send referred pain to other specific parts of the body.