EXPERIENCES

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK SERVICES
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Bring your health-related wishes, concerns and challenges
especially during those middle stages of that amazing healing process
when things could still get better with some help. ​

reasonable fees ... considers the past development, the quality, the environment, the possible - probable outcomes, the talents and that it is ​personally paid at the time of the therapeutic and educational experience

Online Schedule with DETAILS

Sampler menus

OVERVIEW: CONCEPTS AND OFFERINGS
​<10 mins of your patience - smile

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THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS

​First session: 
history, posture and flexibility check, therapies, neuromuscular feedback testing
(90 mins., $70)

Full therapeutic sessions:
therapist's expertise with input
(75 mins., $60)

Sampler Menu sessions: 
try different therapies - pick from therapist's menus 
(30 mins., $30)

Practice sessions:  
while the participants gain experience
(contributions appreciated)

BODYWORK BASHES

Stress Appreciation: 3hrs.  
transform dis-stress to normal eu-stress
($100)

Scar Release: 3hrs.
​many benefits for people with scars > 6 months old
($100)

​for individuals and small groups:
* audio-visual-kinesthetic presentation of concepts
* practice of techniques
* handouts
* follow-up contact

(fee may be split between participants)
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CARE PROGRAMS ​

Therapeutic Intensive:
3 full sessions – in short period
($150 with completion reward)

useful for the early intervention of newer injuries or for a renewed commitment to addressing chronic conditions that have plateaued or declined

Sampler Menu Package:
​experience 5 sessions ... the 6th is free! - within 6 months
($150)

choose to keep improving

COMMUNITY EVENTS

 modified during the pandemic

WHAT TO EXPECT

What kind of therapies are used in a full bodywork session?
A full session is 60-75 minutes long and the treatment content is personalized through the use of neuromuscular biofeedback testing.  Gail has created several lists of techniques from which to choose.  (BodyTalk Fundamentals, Sampler Menus, Gail's Profile page)  After programming your arm to yes/no responses, the priorities for the session will be determined step by step.  Before moving ahead with each procedure, it will be tested that your body is ready to take it from there.

After discussion and perhaps a look at your posture and flexibility:  your goals, her skills and knowledge and your inner healing wisdom come together to determine the flow of the session.  Since these vary as you move through the healing process, it is advised that you wear (or change into) comfortable and flexible clothes such as athletic shorts and a t-shirt.  This will allow for a change in position (on your back, side, stomach, sitting, standing, kneeling, on all fours ...) and for accessibility to the skin.

The techniques vary in the kind and amount of touch, pressure and movement.  They will involve many systems of your body.  Information about the brain/body/life relationships may be presented verbally or through the use of videos, charts, EmpowerPoint slides and play. 

Your feedback is encouraged during the session.  Any tenderness or pain rated 5/10 or greater will only hinder progress if adjustments are not made.  When an increase in symptoms is experienced because of memory in the tissues rather than a true threat, the subtle difference will be pointed out.  It will be an easy team effort to work/play with those sensations or motions.

The retreatment flow seems to have a:
beginning preparation phase   (appetizer)
middle "meat of the problem" execution phase   (entree)
closing restoration phase   (dessert)

An anticipated length of time before you may notice the long-term full benefits (whatever they may be) will be conveyed at the end of the session.  This teaches patience and allows you to gradually experience the change while still engaging in life.  You will probably see immediate changes in how you feel and move throughout the session as well.  Sometimes you will be given a homework assignment.
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Payment is processed after the session in the front study to transition you back into the real world.  Smile.

Why would I select a Sampler Menu session?
Once someone has had a full session that includes the history and special tests, they can elect to have the 20-30 minutes sessions.  These allow the participant to have fun trying out the different therapies that they are curious about or are drawn to on the Sampler Menus.  Since we all need the Basics, this has low risk and requires a smaller investment in time, money or energy.  Gail can assist you in narrowing your picks for the session.

Session flow:
You present your health-related wish, concern or challenge for the day.
Read and pick the techniques that you wish to experience.
Gail will explain and perform them to the areas that are appropriate.

Full sessions are recommended for complex cases. 
Most people will creatively use both kinds of sessions.

Note that medications, supplements and activity levels may need to be modified as your brain-body-life improves.  Please work with your healthcare team to make adjustments.