Mel Rachels
Board Certified Massage Therapist

Services & Rates

The Works

Aroma Therapy, Dry Body Brushing, Hot Stones, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Sugar Foot and Hot Towel applied to Hands Back and Feet complement general to severe aches and pains. 

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Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and or gently vigorous therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.

 

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Hot Stone Therapy

Hot or Cold Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated or cool stones are placed at specific sites or used as a tool on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles.  Muscles that are heated or cooled with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.

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Geriatric Massage

Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly. It helps to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and also increase range of motion. If you are elderly, geriatric massage can help you maintain and improve your overall health, as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced due to aging. In addition, since the elderly don't typically receive enough physical touch, this massage can also help alleviate symptoms of loneliness or depression.

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Lomi Lomi

Lomi Lomi is the Hawaiian word for \"massage\", and it is part of a larger native Hawaiian tradition of healing and natural body care.  During a Lomi Lomi session, the forearms are used to apply a broad stroke and pressure can be adjusted.  

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Orthopedic Massage

Orthopedic massage is a style of massage therapy focused on assessment of painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. It is not an exact science however, it does take time, good communication and training. With regular information gathering, possible changes applied to lifestyle, regular body work treatments along with working with other medical practitioners it is possible to ease discomforts. 

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Pre & Post Natal Massage Care

Having a baby for both the mom and dad is a trauma and a joy to many of our systems due to the process in general. Pre & post natal massage address the continual discomforts of the process. We work together to make the massage as comfortable as possible by changing positions, using pillows, and taking breaks if needed. Some woman require deep tissue work and some just simply want relaxing circulation and have mild discomfort. Some enjoy aroma and some are not able to tolerate fragrances. Please let your MT know your needs as they may arise and change. 

Pre Natal massage is the time before delivery and Post Natal massage is when we address discomforts, balancing and receiving touch after delivery and is especially important for both mom and dad roles. 

 

 

 

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Ashiatsu

Amazing treatment using the MT's feet to apply broad and deep strokes. This massage is generally done in a heated room for comfort with ceiling rods for MT balancing. While the client is getting situated and disrobed, the MT will wash and heat their feet before knocking on the door. Temperature and pressure of the room and massage can be customized. Draping can always be addressed however this massage applies a full body stroke only covering the middle of glutial region.  The massage begins with the application of lotion, cream or oil using the hands then the MT stands on the table to apply feet. Clients describe the massage as incredibly effective. 

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Detailed Neck Back & Shoulder

This is sold in groups of 3. We focus on upper body detailing major discomforts of the neck, back and shoulders. Please complement detail work with a full body session. 

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Detailed Low Back, Legs, Feet

This is lower body detail starting with low back, hips, legs and feet. Also sold in a group of 3. Sometimes we do not even feel discomfort of the lower limbs especially if there is chronic pain of the upper body. It is helpful and effective to address and detail the pelvis and feet to reduce upper body pain and address circulation. Please complement detail work with a full body session. 

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