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WHY CHOOSE ME?
COVID- CLEAN
At Vita Nova Massage, I pride myself on maintaining a clean environment. From doorknobs and chairs to the massage table itself, I clean and disinfect everything. Click here to read my Covid-19 cleaning protocols.
THOROUGH INTAKE
Each session is prioritized with some time to learn about your goals and massage preferences. It's also important to be aware of any current or new health conditions or allergies so we can plan accordingly. To complete your paperwork, click here.
CUSTOMIZED SESSION
Periodic communication during the session is encouraged so that I can adjust anything to your comfort level. Not all clients want to be dug into or use tools like hot towels and cupping. Some people only want light pressure Swedish. I work with you to figure out what's best. It can vary for each massage.
KIND WORDS
Toni is fantastic, I have been going to her for quite some time and a repeat/happy client. She always makes it a point to remember the details of your personal preferences to ensure you have the best experience on her table. It’s always a relief to know I have a session booked with her - she goes in tough on the areas you need her to go hard in and you always walk out feeling relaxed and relieved from pain.
Her place is spotless and clean to make for a worry free and relaxing massage. Would recommend her across the board! Extremely professional and responsive when coordinating appointments.
- Shelby Garland
INGREDIENTS
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ASHIATSU
Barefoot massage is said to originate from India. The modality then spread to Asia and other parts of the world. A massage therapist named Ruthie Hardee introduced it to the Western world as Ashiatsu. Compared to a hand and elbow, a barefoot offers broad contact and glides easily over bony landmarks like the spine while simultaneously working on the surrounding tissues.
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DEEP TISSUE
The client gets introduced to touch with compressions and warmed up with Swedish techniques to prevent muscle guarding. Next, knuckles, elbows, and forearms get used to gradually ease into a deeper pressure to help relieve tension and stress.
Deep tissue massages are not supposed to be painful. It's counterproductive if you're flinching or excessively breathing. The saying, "No pain, no gain." is a myth. There is no evidence to show that being more aggressive is more effective. I prefer to go deeply and gently.
SWEDISH
Also known as fluff & buff or sleep massage, Swedish massage can be very soothing. The gentle kneading, long gliding strokes, knuckling, and light stretching are very relaxing to many. Deep tissue fans tend to write off this style, but it can be just as therapeutic.
With all massage styles, we are engaging the nervous system through touch. Some clients respond better to lighter pressure, and some to deeper or slower work.
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CUPPING
Cupping adds a different type of sensation for relaxation and pain relief. The suction pressure can be adjusted as needed. My cupping style is slow and gentle. I try not leave any marks or bruising, but certain skin types will react differently. In many of the popular photos of cupping, people boast about their bruising. In reality all that's occurring is the capillaries aka tiny blood vessels being broken from intense suction. There is no concrete evidence that massage or cupping can increase circulation, release muscles/fascia, reduce cellulite, or increase flexibility. The goal is to create a pleasant sensory experience that relaxes you and your nervous system.
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