Services

Hot stones are available October through April. The hot stones I use are smooth, flat Oceanic Basalt stones slowly water heated in a professional Hot Stone unit. The 120-140 degree heat from the stones are not only an incredible treat on a cold day, but they also encourage vasodilation of the blood vessels. This can sytemically open up blood flow and connect the body. The applied heat relaxes tissue and is a comforting feeling on the skin. Please request these at booking as they need ample time to preheat. Clients will be instructed to drink water particularly after this session as it sometimes causes lightheadedness and nausea. Please inquire with me whether your medical conditon can withstand a hot stone treatment.

Low back pain is the #1 complaint from my clients, and thus this is my specialty! In Western culture, we often have jobs and lives that cause aches and pains. We drive in our cars for long distances, hold children (or dogs) on our hips, work from desks and often sleep in the fetal position. The body is designed to move and stretch, and sometimes it's difficult to following a stagnant body position. I developed my own technique called my "Passive Hip Release" which features strategic pressure and movement. This can be intensive but I will work within your pressure tolerance. 

Following an injury, surgery or otherwise bodily trauma, Lymphatic Drainage is encouraged to gently urge the flow of the body's lymphatic fluid to better balance. Please inquire prior to booking this appointment for specific clarification and professional recommendation.

This intense modality is also referred to as "Triggerpoint Myotherapy" which uses varying pressure levels on soft tissue to alleviate muscle strain, injury, and improve overall well-being. This is a specific form of "Deep Tissue" that focuses on the restoration and rehabilitation of the body. This is one of my more popular-requested modalities. Please also see Lymphatic Drainage and Hydrotherapy. 

This modality is a specialized service geared towards the pec muscles, or otherwise known as the breast tissue area. Because this is such a sensitive area, all clients are required to sign and date a special consent form prior to treatment. This is a therapeutic treatment ONLY, and any inappropriate requests surrounding this treatment will get you banned from the Denver Massage Garage client list for life.

What does chest massage do to benefit me?

Plenty!! So many clients develop something called "Tech-Neck" where the neck, shoulders, and upper back get locked up from slouching, working at a computer, or otherwise reaffirming holding patterns in which the shoulders are pulled forward. With anterior (AKA front) thorax muscle release, the body is better able to loosen and straighten out! Have you been receiving massage for years on your back and shoulders yet nothing helps? Try this add-on! It's complimentary with any regular bodywork session, so please be sure to complete the optional intake form and let's get you started!

Wait. I'm sensitive on my chest, but I know I need the work. How do you accommodate those with special needs?

Most people are sensitive there, in all honesty.  Soft tissue can hold onto trauma for months if not years. Your massage therapist is trained to be absolutely respectful of your boundaries and she will do her best to make sure you are comfortable at all times. She is also trained to help your journey through any emotional releases as well. Clients may withdraw from this treatment at any time, even in the middle of it!  You deserve to be respected and heard in the Denver Massage Garage treatment space, so please be sure to communicate your feelings to your massage therapist. She's here to help you!

Reflexology is the practice of manipulating reflex areas in the feet and hands that correspond to specific body parts. 

Benefits of Reflexology:

Relaxation

Increase Circulation

Improve Nerve Supply

Assist in Natural Balance

Recharge the Body's Energy

Non-Invasive

Efficiently Address The Body as a Whole

"For the body does not consist of one member but of many. if the foot should say, 'Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body' that would not make it any less a part of the body... As it is, there are many parts, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand 'I have no need of you.' If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together." --1 Corinthians 12:14-21

The Scalp Treatment is exactly how it sounds: delicious attention on the scalp! Relax and rejuvenate with a scalp treamtnet using high-quality scented oils that hydrates skin and hair alike. This is an excellent treatment for those experiencing headaches, migraines, stress, depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, or you just plain like your head touched! This service includes ear and face massage as well. Please notify your therapist of any piercings or sensitivities in any of these areas. Please be advised you WILL have a greasy scalp following this treatment!

Choose from: Apricot, Grapefruit, Mango, or Peppermint

Sports massage is a timely and systematic modality that targets specific areas to enhance athletic performance. Sports strokes are usually more deliberate and more moderately tempo'd compared to swedish. This massage focuses on target areas on the body specific to a sport, workout, fitness goals or recovery. This modality is also encourages more range of motion, full ability for muscle contraction, and release of muscle tension. 

Swedish massage is characterized by long, flowing and relaxing strokes with light to medium pressure. The primary objective in American Swedish massage is stress reduction and relaxation; to connect the body through smooth flow and transitional movement. This is the relaxing and rejuvenating option.