Deanna is a Nationally Certified and
licensed massage therapist with a full-time successful private practice in Santa Fe and Eldorado, New Mexico for fifteen years.
She specializes in an intuitive and relaxing deep muscle and connective tissue massage, relieving chronic pain, and facilitating
the recovery of soft tissue injuries. Deanna has over 1500 hours of training in massage therapy and various other adjuncts
including myofacial structural bodywork, treatments for soft tissue injuries, energy therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy and
herbal medicine.
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| Nationally Certified since March 1998 |
Deanna customizes each session to
incorporate a variety of the forenamed modalities or administers them independently to meet one’s particular needs.
Increasingly, her massage practice is moving into the realm of sacred touch healing.
Massage is among the oldest
of the healing arts and has become a widely accepted element of standard medical treatments for a variety of ailments.
Massage: - induces
deep relaxation and stress reduction;
- relieves muscle tension, stiffness,
and tension-related headaches;
- increases nutrition and blood circulation
thoughout the body;
- promotes the healing of injured tissue and increases
range of motion;
- relaxes muscle spasm and cramping;
- reduces inflammation in joints;
- delays
muscular atrophy during forced inactivity;
- stimulates lymphatic flow
and elimination of waste products in the tissues;
- increases mental
alertness;
- satisfies the need for caring, nurturing touch and promotes
feelings of well-being;
- increases awareness of one’s body and
health.
SWEDISH MASSAGE
Swedish massage primarily involves the use of five
distinct tissue manipulations/strokes to promote the forenamed benefits. The strokes include: effleurage (gliding and contouring);
petrissage (kneading, lifting, and/or rolling); friction (compression using long or short strokes); vibration (compression
with a steady shaking motion); and tapotement (rhythmic tapping or striking). These techniques typically are enhanced through
the application of a nutritive oil such as almond, sunflower, or jojoba.
MYOFACIAL/STRUCTURAL BODYWORK
Myofacial and structural bodywork is a specific system
of therapy that focuses on the manipulation of the muscles and fasia of the body. Fasia is the organ of support for the muscular
system, holding all muscle, bones, organs, vessels, etc. in relation to all other structures. Fasia that has become tight
or bound with adhesions can limit muscular movement and fluid circulation. Myofacial bodywork releases and loosens fasia and
is effective on chronic muscular tension, postural stress, trigger points, reduced range of motion, injuries, and repetitive
stress patterns.
INJURY REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES
Specific injury rehabilitation techniques are performed
to effectively facilitate the rehabilitation of chronically tight or injured muscles. These techniques may include myofacial
release, compression, cross-fiber friction, gentle stretches, joint mobilization, herbal salves or compresses, hot or cold
packs, and/or ice therapy. Effectively combining and applying these techniques can reduce muscle pain, tension, spasm and
cramping, stimulate circulation, increase flexibility and range of motion, promote the elimination of wastes, and assist recovery
from fatigue.
ENERGY THERAPY & POLARITY
Energy therapy and Polarity affect the body’s
energy field, electromagnetic energy system, and chakras by moving and re-balancing the body’s energies and dispersing
energy blocks that may cause emotional distress, fatigue, stress, muscular pain, and/or disease. Energy therapy is effective
when received independently or as part of a full body massage.
Reflexology involves directly stimulating and massaging
the reflex points in the hands and feet to relieve pain, induce relaxation, and speed recovery from injury or illness. Reflexology
is effective when received independently or as part of a full body massage.
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils (concentrated
essences of various flowers, fruits, herbs, and plants) for therapeutic purposes. Essential oils have the power to calm, cleanse,
and heal through awakening and strengthen the body’s own self-healing capabilities. Essential oils can effectively relieve
stress, muscle aches, chemical imbalances, and stimulate the body’s immune system and lymphatic flow. Essential oils
can be combined with a base oil during a massage, applied in hot or cold compresses, or used in foot baths.
