Haven Therapeutics

Gift certificates are now available!

Tuck one into an end of the year card for your child's teacher.

Hard-working dads would love a massage for Father's Day!

Doesn't your BFF need a massage for her birthday??

Message or call me for one. And you are also able to buy electronic gift certificates via my website.

Stretching comes up in almost every massage session with my clients. It's so important in maintaining range of motion.

But what constitutes good, effective stretching?

STRETCH Which stretches will benefit the muscles in which you feel discomfort? When and how often should you stretch? How will you make stretching a habit that you integrate into your schedule so that it becomes a natural part of your day and not just another chore to check off of your to-do list (because if you don't make it an integral part of your life, it will quickly fall by the wayside.)

BE PRESENT When we stretch, our whole self should be there in the action of stretching. Don't think about all the stuff you need to get done. Don't think about your problems. Notice what is happening in your body. Where is there tension? Focus on releasing that tension. How do your muscles feel as they release tension? Do you feel them getting longer? If it's a bilateral stretch, does one side of your body release more quickly than the other? Your mind, present in the action of stretching, will produce much better results. A bonus: this is a form of meditation that relaxes body AND mind!

BREATHE Does that sound strange, to be reminded to breathe? I mean, we do it 24/7 right? Not really. Have you noticed how often you hold your breath? We often hold our breath when stretching, and that keeps our muscles restricted and we don't get the good deep stretch we are looking for. Breathe deeply for 4 counts through the nose and out for 4 counts through the mouth and you will find that your body naturally sinks more deeply into the stretch.

Approach your stretching with intention and reap huge benefits. Your body and mind will thank you for it!

Haven Therapeutics Comfortable, safe and effective massage for relaxation or deep tissue.

Yep! I totally agree!

It may seem crazy to some of us...but there are some people in the world that have NEVER had a massage....yes, I am serious. If I am talking about you, whats stopping you? Maybe you think of massage as a luxury or as only a form of pampering...Brush aside any thoughts that massage is only a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself. To the contrary, massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being, whether you have a specific health condition or are just looking for another stress reliever.

There is no time like the present to take charge of what you need..for your mind body and spirit!!

The name "Haven" was chosen for this massage studio for a reason. I hope it conveys a sense of safety to every client, and especially to those who struggle with the after-effects of trauma.