Specialized Modalities available by appointment
The following modalities are styles that may be incorporated into any session as appropriate. Deep levels of release can be achieved by applying a combination of modalities harmonized for your specific needs. As things shift and change day by day, you may experience new levels of relaxation, a sense of well being and a decrease of reactivity toward stimuli that usually trouble you. In the nine years I've been in practice, I have worked in medical massage settings and have developed strong clinical reasoning skills to help us make progress in every session.
CranioSacral ~ The nervous system is a subtle yet powerful force that synchronizes and regulates all eleven of the body's systems, including the musculoskeletal system. The nervous system is nourished by cerebrospinal fluid that bathes our brains and nerve fibers and carries out the metabolic exchanges necessary to keep the tissues healthy. If you have pain or dysfunction, it can likely be traced back to the nervous system. Various techniques are applied to ease regional or systemic restrictions and connect the part back to the whole.
Our bodies are capable of storing immense amounts of information and when we tap into these stores, release can occur. Something to note with receiving this modality is the phenomenon of emotional release. It is my honor to hold space for those individuals who achieve this level of self-healing during a session. Multiple sessions are encouraged in order to feel the fullest effect of this nuanced and highly important work.
Intraoral ~ The muscles of the head and face have a profound effect on the alignment of the skull, jaw, and cervical vertebrae. It's a complex of interconnecting blocks. Having received an Intraoral Endorsement with Washington state's Department of Health, Angeleana can address areas of tension accessible only through the oral cavity. With clear communication we will work together to facilitate release in the muscles that control the jaw in order to alleviate symptoms related to tension headaches, TMD/TMJD, whiplash, sinus issues, and forward head posture among other conditions. Applied with a craniosacral intent, intraoral techniques can be deeply relaxing and relieving.
Lymphatic Facilitation ~ The lymphatic system circulates vital immune system allies like leukocytes and macrophages throughout tissues, vessels, and nodes all over the body. It is a major barometer of well being and is said to carry our emotions. When we are sedintary, our lack of movement causes this system to become bogged down. Metabolic waste builds up and vitality diminishes as circulation relies on ambient body movement like the heart beat or breathing. When we don't move our bodies, our lymph flow slows down. Fear not! Lymphatic facilitation can be engaged to encourage restoration of the flow and consequently function.
Myofascial ~ 80% of our bodies are comprised of a connective tissue called fascia. It wraps around every muscle fiber and nerve cell: connecting muscle to bone, bone to bone, nerve to muscle, etc. Myofascial massage is concerned mainly with the connective tissue through the muscular system and can impact the fascia of the nervous and organ systems as well. When fascia is bound up in the muscle it can snag nerve pathways that may cause dysfunction in seemingly unrelated areas, or cause crowding around an organ. The result may be local numbness and tingling, or decreased function due to interrupted nervous signals.
Commonly considered to be "knots," fascial restrictions can be resolved by sinking into the fascia with an elongating stroke or static pressure. Applying this modality can be helpful in restoring muscle tissue to a neutral length.
Neuromuscular Techniques ~ The nervous system is the control center of the body. It facilitates all bodily functions from movement of blood, lymph, and cranial rhythm, to muscle tone and length. When a muscle is overused, the nervous system can send signals to the muscle to shorten in spots where it feels a threat to the structural integrity. Neuromuscular techniques work with the nervous system to release areas of chronic tension in a low impact manner. Positional release, Contract/Relax, Reciprocal Inhibition, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation or PNF can be utilized to prompt the nervous system to reassess where the muscle fibers can and ought to be in space. Everything from trigger points to tender points to tight muscles can be treated with any of these techniques.
Structural Bodywork ~ When an imbalance occurs, compensation happens in order to keep our eyes level with the horizon, a phenomenon named the righting reflex. Structural bodywork can be incorporated into any session in order to balance the relationship between two structures in order to effect the entire unit. This work can be done in athletic gear. Women can wear supportive tops in which they are comfortable getting on and off the table.
Our bodies are capable of storing immense amounts of information and when we tap into these stores, release can occur. Something to note with receiving this modality is the phenomenon of emotional release. It is my honor to hold space for those individuals who achieve this level of self-healing during a session. Multiple sessions are encouraged in order to feel the fullest effect of this nuanced and highly important work.
Intraoral ~ The muscles of the head and face have a profound effect on the alignment of the skull, jaw, and cervical vertebrae. It's a complex of interconnecting blocks. Having received an Intraoral Endorsement with Washington state's Department of Health, Angeleana can address areas of tension accessible only through the oral cavity. With clear communication we will work together to facilitate release in the muscles that control the jaw in order to alleviate symptoms related to tension headaches, TMD/TMJD, whiplash, sinus issues, and forward head posture among other conditions. Applied with a craniosacral intent, intraoral techniques can be deeply relaxing and relieving.
Lymphatic Facilitation ~ The lymphatic system circulates vital immune system allies like leukocytes and macrophages throughout tissues, vessels, and nodes all over the body. It is a major barometer of well being and is said to carry our emotions. When we are sedintary, our lack of movement causes this system to become bogged down. Metabolic waste builds up and vitality diminishes as circulation relies on ambient body movement like the heart beat or breathing. When we don't move our bodies, our lymph flow slows down. Fear not! Lymphatic facilitation can be engaged to encourage restoration of the flow and consequently function.
Myofascial ~ 80% of our bodies are comprised of a connective tissue called fascia. It wraps around every muscle fiber and nerve cell: connecting muscle to bone, bone to bone, nerve to muscle, etc. Myofascial massage is concerned mainly with the connective tissue through the muscular system and can impact the fascia of the nervous and organ systems as well. When fascia is bound up in the muscle it can snag nerve pathways that may cause dysfunction in seemingly unrelated areas, or cause crowding around an organ. The result may be local numbness and tingling, or decreased function due to interrupted nervous signals.
Commonly considered to be "knots," fascial restrictions can be resolved by sinking into the fascia with an elongating stroke or static pressure. Applying this modality can be helpful in restoring muscle tissue to a neutral length.
Neuromuscular Techniques ~ The nervous system is the control center of the body. It facilitates all bodily functions from movement of blood, lymph, and cranial rhythm, to muscle tone and length. When a muscle is overused, the nervous system can send signals to the muscle to shorten in spots where it feels a threat to the structural integrity. Neuromuscular techniques work with the nervous system to release areas of chronic tension in a low impact manner. Positional release, Contract/Relax, Reciprocal Inhibition, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation or PNF can be utilized to prompt the nervous system to reassess where the muscle fibers can and ought to be in space. Everything from trigger points to tender points to tight muscles can be treated with any of these techniques.
Structural Bodywork ~ When an imbalance occurs, compensation happens in order to keep our eyes level with the horizon, a phenomenon named the righting reflex. Structural bodywork can be incorporated into any session in order to balance the relationship between two structures in order to effect the entire unit. This work can be done in athletic gear. Women can wear supportive tops in which they are comfortable getting on and off the table.