Massage Therapy

As a massage therapist, I am licensed to practice Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy & reflexology. Below are descriptions and possible benefits for each. If there is a type you would like to try, please add this in your intake form. I am more than happy to customize each massage for your specific needs. No two massages ever turn out the same! (Unless that is what y... Read More

As a massage therapist, I am licensed to practice Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy & reflexology. Below are descriptions and possible benefits for each. If there is a type you would like to try, please add this in your intake form. I am more than happy to customize each massage for your specific needs. No two massages ever turn out the same! (Unless that is what you request) The list below is for reference only. Please do not allow it to overwhelm you! Sometimes, simple is best! Any questions or concerns you have can be noted in Jane once you schedule your appointment! There will also be more than enough time to discuss any troubles you are having and personal requests at the time of your appointment! Please ask! Do not think it will interfere with the time you have for your session as all of this is accounted for in the way our schedule is set!

1. Swedish Massage:
* Description: Swedish massage is a gentle, relaxing massage technique that involves long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration, and tapping to promote relaxation and improve circulation.
* Benefits: Reduces muscle tension, increases blood flow, promotes relaxation, improves flexibility, and can help with stress relief.
2. Deep Tissue Massage:
* Description: Deep tissue massage focuses on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It uses slower, more forceful strokes to target knots and tension points.
* Benefits: Helps with chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation, improves posture, reduces inflammation, and can break down scar tissue.
3. Myofascial Release:
* Description: Myofascial release targets the connective tissue (fascia) that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs. It involves applying gentle pressure to release tension and tightness in the fascia.
* Benefits: Relieves chronic pain, improves range of motion, reduces muscle stiffness, helps with postural issues, and can aid in recovery from injuries.
4. Trigger Point Therapy:
* Description: Trigger point therapy focuses on specific points of tight muscle fibers that can form in muscles after injuries or overuse. Therapists apply pressure to these points to alleviate pain and release tension.
* Benefits: Reduces muscle knots and spasms, improves flexibility, alleviates chronic pain conditions (like tension headaches and fibromyalgia), and enhances overall muscle function.
5. Reflexology:
* Description: Reflexology is a massage technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears. These points are believed to correspond to different organs and systems in the body.
* Benefits: Promotes relaxation, improves circulation, reduces stress and anxiety, enhances nerve function, and can help alleviate symptoms of various health conditions through stimulating corresponding reflex points.
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Each of these massage techniques offers unique benefits depending on your specific needs, whether you're seeking relaxation, pain relief, improved flexibility, or overall wellness.


EMBODIMENT WORK

Great for you if you have been feeling a bit “off“. We all have those days, weeks and months when our self-care dwindles. Maybe you don’t know what you need. Maybe you do but need help presencing back into reality. Sometimes we just need space held for us in an intentional way. In these sessions, that is exactly what we do. The overall intention for the session is for you to become aware of... Read More

Great for you if you have been feeling a bit “off“. We all have those days, weeks and months when our self-care dwindles. Maybe you don’t know what you need. Maybe you do but need help presencing back into reality. Sometimes we just need space held for us in an intentional way. In these sessions, that is exactly what we do.

The overall intention for the session is for you to become aware of the capacity you hold in your body, mind and spirit to slow down, check in and realign.


BLENDED SERVICES

A beautiful blend where body work meets energy work. This swirl of practices allows you to deepen the understanding of self. By acknowledging the bodies subtle messages, we find wisdom stored within our cells memories. This combination is sure to leave you in a state of bliss.


CEREMONIES & RETREATS

GREAT FOR YOU IF: you are feeling a bit disconnected from the body, spirit or purpose. We all have those days, weeks and months when our self-care dwindles. Maybe you don’t know what you need. Maybe you know but need help presencing back into reality. Oftentimes, we just need space held for us in an intentional way. In these sessions, that is exactly what we do. Each is uniquely crafted to ... Read More

GREAT FOR YOU IF: you are feeling a bit disconnected from the body, spirit or purpose.

We all have those days, weeks and months when our self-care dwindles. Maybe you don’t know what you need. Maybe you know but need help presencing back into reality. Oftentimes, we just need space held for us in an intentional way. In these sessions, that is exactly what we do. Each is uniquely crafted to allow a deepening of your connection to self which opens the door to remembering our connection to everything around as well.

My name is Hope; the birth-giver of Pause Within, LMT, meditation guide, energy channel, author, poet, & yogi.

Using these practices, I encourage healing throughEmbodiment. Through my experiences, I have come to understand our ability to manifest through intention. What I had yet to realize, is that time spent in stillness would become a beautiful journey of balancing hope with intention. I now practice Reiki, yoga and lead guided meditations as a way to help one connect with their emotions, experiences and inner knowing. Finding moments of pause to simply be will always guide you back home. The first Pause Within Meditation Retreat of Charlottesville took place in September of 2023. I was able to experience first hand how life changing it can be to take people away from their routine, have them exist in nature & allow her to become our reflection. All it takes is a pause from the “go,go,go” of life to remember your connection, on a deeper level, to all that is around you.

I specialize in Swedish & Deep Tissue Massage, Corrective Bodywork, Reflexology, Usui Reiki & Chakra Balancing, Energy Channeling, Meditation and Yoga.

I’m available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays

My name is Hope; the birth-giver of Pause Within, LMT, meditation guide, energy channel, author, ... Read More

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