Often yes! Both tension headaches and migraines can be soothed with massage. That’s because massage promotes circulation, decreases pain from trigger points, and relieves muscle spasms. Receiving massage regularly can even reduce frequency of headaches. For those who suffer from headaches, a treatment plan including Craniosacral Therapy is ideal. Craniosacral Therapy is particularly effective for chronic headaches and migraines because it realigns the bones of the head and face, improves flow of the cerebrospinal fluid and calms the nervous system.

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Receiving massage regularly has many health benefits. It relieves muscle tension and stiffness, alleviates pain such as headaches, neck or back pain. It also improves range of motion, flexibility and blood circulation which contributes to the recovery from injuries. Massage reduces stress, promotes relaxation, lowers blood pressure, and enhances mental clarity and emotional well-being. Receiving Massage regularly can also be helpful for insomnia and quality of sleep, and to boost the immune system.

Yes! Massage therapy increases flexibility and range of motion, while decreasing recovery time from intense workouts. If you're an athlete we recommend either Sports Massage, Integrated Massage or Table Thai Massage.

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A Classic Therapeutic Massage can be helpful with back pain because massage reduces muscle tension, increases circulation and can often break the pain cycle. However, the underlying reason for back pain is often not only muscular but can be a result of postural and/or structural imbalances. Therefore, we recommend in particular our Integrated Massage that may include Medical Massage techniques, gentle stretches, cupping, Myofascial Release or Alignment Techniques. Also, CranioSacral Therapy is a safe and gentle option and often very helpful for back pain. However, keep in mind that an acute, intense back pain, especially if there is tingling or numbness in your legs, should be evaluated by a physician before you come see us.

Yes! Massage provides stress relief and reduces negative mood states like anxiety, depression, and anger. The nervous system is gently encouraged to shift from the fight or flight mode towards a state of balance and rest. Massage also releases endorphins that help you to feel happier, more relaxed, and improves quality of sleep. Our Ayurvedic Aromatherapy Massage is ideal for enhancing overall wellbeing as essential oils have healing properties that address specific mind/body states and assist us in being in the moment where true peace actually exists.

Depending on your specific condition, there are many therapies that can be combined with massage to give you the best results. At Eden Place Healing Art, we offer several complementary healing modalities, including: CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Integrated Massage, Cupping, Ayurvedic Consultations and Reiki. In addition, Massage also couples well with therapies such as Chiropractoric work, Acupuncture, Physical or Occupational Therapy, and Psychotherapy. We believe in a team approach and are happy to help you in conjunction with other Professionals. We can even make recommendations in our community.

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This varies greatly for each person and situation. Weekly is ideal for many to experience maximum benefits for both short term relief and lasting results. Once a month is the recommended minimum frequency for obtaining the health benefits of massage. Your therapist will work with you to come up with a treatment plan that fits your unique needs.

For a Classic (Regular) Massage, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage, where your muscles are manipulated with oil or lotion on skin, your therapist typically asks you in the beginning of the session to “get undressed to your comfort level and lie on the table under the covers”. You’ll be given privacy to disrobe and get comfortable underneath the sheet. While we recommend for women to take their bras off, it is a personal preference whether you choose to undress completely or to leave your underwear on. Either way allows for an effective massage. If you prefer not to get undressed, we offer several treatment options that are done fully clothed, for example CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, and Thai Massage. For Myofascial Release and some of our Integrated Massages it is best to wear comfortable loose fitting shorts for men, and shorts and a sports bra (or similar) for women.

Massage aids the process of detoxification by increasing circulation and relieving tension in muscles. Drinking water after a massage helps your kidneys to flush toxins that have been released out of your bloodstream.

Unfortunately, no. Although receiving massage regularly strengthens the immune system, getting a massage when you are sick can actually make things worse. That’s because massage increases circulation and has a powerful detoxifying effect on the body and can cause uncomfortable symptoms to become much stronger. It is best to wait until you’re feeling well. Then massage can help to resolve residual achiness and tension from all that coughing and sneezing. It’s best to wait approximately one week from onset of symptoms.

Fascia is the connective tissue in the body. It is in every cell of the body, one uninterrupted system from head to toe. In addition to being structural, it also acts like a fiber optic communication system in the body. It does not show up in many standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.). All levels of trauma store in the fascia: physical, mental, emotional. Trauma - injury, surgery, mental/emotional stress, repetitive motion strain, poor posture, etc. - causes the fascia to tighten and harden. If not treated properly, the tightening and hardening can spread three-dimensionally in the fascial system, affecting more and more of the body. Mental and emotional trauma also remain stored in the fascia. Fascia is a three-dimensional web that exists in the liquid environment in the body (about 70% water) and is described as a liquid crystal matrix. Like all crystal structures, gentle and sustained pressure generates energy in the fascial system. This is the Piezoelectric Effect, a key to MFR.

MFR works with the physiology of the fascial system. There is no sliding on the skin. The therapist uses gentle and sustained pressure, traction and stretching to generate energy in the fascia, allowing the fascia to release, while gently following the releases in the fascial system. This energy can completely penetrate the body, allowing for deep, complete release. It is estimated that tight fascia can exert up to 2000 pounds of pressure per square inch, often on pain sensitive structures. It is a system that cannot be forced. Massage therapy and deep tissue techniques can release the superficial layers of fascia, but often result in incomplete and temporary relief. Let MFR help you release all levels of your trauma and attain deeper, more complete and long-term relief.

MFR has been helpful for many people suffering from issues such as: Neck Pain, Headaches/Migraines, Jaw Pain (TMJ), Back Pain, Whiplash, Painful Scars, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Adhesions, Scoliosis, Neurological Dysfunction, Plantar Fasciitis, Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Tennis or Golfers Elbow, Sports Injuries, Stress/Anxiety/PTSD.

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Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT) is a manual therapy developed by Dr. Jones, an osteopathic doctor in the 1950's, who studied pain and the way people could get into various positions to relieve their symptoms.  He named his work Posititional Therapy and it is the basis for other osteopath modalities such as Orthobionomy.  Mr. Lee Albert is a present-day neuromuscular bodywork specialist who has expounded upon Dr. Jones original work and added the word" Integrated" to Positional Therapy to note his own contributions such as trigger point therapy to the new improved modality.  Lee Albert is the author of a book about IPT called "How to live pain free without drugs and surgery” and has been featured on a PBS special on chronic and acute pain in which he shares pain relieving  techniques from IPT.  

IPT is a gentle and effective therapeutic bodywork that restores the body to balance and proper alignment by implementing assisted stretches, resistance therapy, and most remarkably by placing the muscle in its most relaxed “position” -  thus the name Positional Therapy. In this comfortable position the therapist is able to go DEEP in the muscle in the most non-intrusive soothing way. (It is indeed possible to go deep without it having to hurt!)  Lastly IPT is unique in that the practitioner demonstrates a series of tried-and-true exercises, muscle releases and stretches in the form of a wellness plan, that the client takes home to practice on their own to have immediate relief from pain and to be an active part in taking responsibility for their long term health, healing and recovery.

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The Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT) is an advanced hands-on bodywork system developed by Erik Dalton, a manual therapist and leading bodywork educator for several decades. MAT uses guided stretches and therapeutic touch to restore function, relieve pain and rebalance the body by addressing imbalances and dysfunctional patterns in the musculoskeletal system. MAT brings together the most advanced therapeutic strategies to correct patterns that lead to pain and deterioration. It focuses on the interplay between the body’s muscular and skeletal systems, promoting proper posture and alignment.

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