Services

Distance Healing Services

What is Distance Healing? I believe Distance Healing can be best described as the “knowing” and “understanding” that messages and intention, that thoughtful guided imagination…through time, space and or virtual medium can positively transform a physical state of being. Our energetic purpose here in this life is to exist fully and heal on a daily basis. Distance is nothing more than an amount of space that can be utilized to create freedom.

Holding Space Distance Healing is a “virtual” service. You will be connected virtually with the therapist either by phone or video conference. Holding Space is a way to optimize the potential of a moment. This is energy work. This guided session will unlock the innate natural healing intelligence within the body. Holding Space is a knowing and in this application, in a session, it is an “allowing”. It can be thought of as utilizing the bodys natural, innate, healing ability to obtain balance. The therapist might include cranial techniques if applicable. To discover a moment of relief so innate forces can reorganize. To lift, to support, to understand, to hold, to honor, to assist, to be. In a state of stress and confusion, the body and mind will crave to be held. This is Holding Space.

Craniosacral Distance Healing is a “virtual” service. You will either be connected with the therapist via phone or video conference. This is an energy based modality that addresses the nervous system and the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system. Like the movement of the breath or the cardiac pulse, the motion of the cerebrospinal fluid can be perceived by a developed and trained therapist. This energetically based service will enhance the performance of the nervous system and without a doubt will improve overall health and release blocked energy.

Holding Space with Craniosacral Distance Healing is a “virtual” service. You will be connected virtually with the therapist either by phone or video conference. Holding Space is a way to optimize the potential of a moment. In addition, Craniosacral Therapy is an energy based modality that calms the nervous system by addressing the cranial bones, the spine, and the sacrum. In a “virtual” medium it can enhance the functioning of the physiological body system called the craniosacral system. Like the movement of the breath or the cardiac pulse, the motion of the cerebrospinal fluid can be perceived by a developed and trained therapist. This service will open the craniosacral system and combines nicely with Holding Space. The therapist might choose to incorporate energy based exercise for ample energetic movement.

In-Studio Services

Swedish Massage is a basic relaxing full body massage which may include a variety of massage strokes such as rolling, kneading, long strokes and percussion to help the body improve circulation.

Deep Tissue addresses the deeper tissue of the muscle and fascia and the pressure will generally be more intense. It is a more focused massage used to address chronic muscle tension or adhesions. Common tools used might be elbows, knuckles and forearms.

Advanced Circulatory is similar to a Swedish massage, but uses additional tools such as elbows and or knuckles. It is relaxing and invigorating.

Neuro Flow is a customized deep massage blend combining elements of myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, and advanced circulatory massage. Active release, tissue-specific stretching, and passive joint mobilization/traction techniques may be weaved in to further integrate the bodywork and more effectively achieve positive results. Perfect for clients struggling with symptoms of muscular pain and a feeling of “tightness”.

Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy that’s based on the belief that certain health problems can be caused by stagnant blood and a poor energy flow through your body. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist places special cups on the skin for a few minutes to create suction. People choose this therapy for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. A more modern version of cupping uses a rubber pump instead of fire to create the vacuum inside the cup. Sometimes silicone cups are used, which can slide from place to place on your skin for a massage-like effect. This treatment is integrated with a full body massage.

Our studio does not offer Fire Cupping. The cupping we offer is ‘cold cupping’, utilizing the silicone and suction cupping described above.

Meridian Massage is a blend of Swedish while incorporating Trigger Point Therapy and Shiatsu. Meridian Massage will address the energetic body through our meridian pathways and help to alleviate structural and energetic imbalances. A meridian is an ‘energy highway’ in the human body. Meridians can be mapped throughout the body, they flow within the body and not on the surface. Meridians exist in corresponding pairs and each have many acupuncture points along its path.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness. This session focuses on Lymphatic and is coupled with calming Swedish Massage. ** It is suggested to drink 1 gallon of water day before, of and after, as we are flushing the fluid of the body and if there is no liquid in the body, it is not as effective. The following 3 days afterwards, be careful of heavy greasy food, alcohol and drugs. LD resets your body, and you may become sick because your body is rejecting. First meal should either be a salad or soup afterwards.

Lymphatic Detox Series
This series is 5 sessions, systematically scheduled, and is meant to detoxify the entire body at different stages. Each session is a combination of Lymphatic Drainage and Massage.

Session 1 Head lymph-20mins 40mins – rest of the body/ spot treatment

Session 2 Head and arm lymph- 35mins 25 mins- spot treatment

Session 3 Head, arm and leg lymph- 45 mins 15 mins- spot treatment

Session 4 Full back, head, arms, legs, 60mins

Session 5 Full back, head, arms, legs, core- 75mins

*Spot treatment= a specific area they would like us to focus on. Such as more focus on the neck, or shoulders.

*Special pricing for this service

Sports Injury Lymphatic Massage
This service will focus on 15-20mins of lymph on a specific injury. Best for joint pain, swelling, pre and post surgeries. 45-40min spot treatment combined with a stretch service.

Trigger point therapy involves a more targeted approach focused directly on releasing painful trigger points, so the sessions are meant to be more therapeutic and results-oriented than luxurious or relaxing. When pressure is applied to the trigger point, the pain-spasm cycle is interrupted which helps stop the contraction making the pain go away.

Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy: Trigger point therapy is a proven method to treat headaches that stem from tight upper back and neck muscles, improved flexibility and range of motion, alleviate pain, and helps to improve posture. What causes Trigger Points? Trigger points develop from either stress, repetitive or overuse of a muscle, trauma or accident, structural imbalance, improper stretching or no stretching before physical activity. When a muscle is overused or injured a contraction develops and knots occur. These knots develop when individual muscle fibers are over-stimulated and unable to release their contracted state. This contraction reduces blood flow resulting in a diminished supply of oxygen and a build up of metabolic waste. The contracted muscle (trigger point) reacts by sending out signals of pain.
Shiatsu

Shiatsu Massage is an alternative technique that involves manual pressure applied to specific points on the body in an attempt to relieve tension and pain. According to the Japanese healing treatment, Shiatsu (meaning finger pressure) massage uses thumbs, fingers, elbows, and knees to concentrate pressure at certain energy pathways in the body called meridians. The massage also known as acupressure, works to reduce muscle tension and fatigue and is thought to improve blood circulation in the body as well as improve function of the lymphatic system.

Reflexology Massage is a blend of Swedish while incorporating Reflexology. This delicate blend relieves the body and mind of stress and invites much needed relaxation.

The theory behind Reflexology is that there are certain points or “reflex areas” on the feet and hands that are connected energetically to specific organs and body parts through energy channels in the body. By applying pressure to reflex areas, it can be said to remove energy blockages and promote health in the related body area. Pressure on the reflex points also helps to balance the nervous system and stimulates the release of endorphins that help to reduce pain and stress. Reflexology can assist with stress and stress-related conditions, tension headaches and migraines, digestive disorders, arthritis, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, sports injuries, digestive problems, back pain and more.

Crystal healing is a form of vibrational healing that helps to restore flow of vital life force energy and helps to activate one’s ability to heal one’s self. It helps to restore balance, harmony, spiritual connectedness and overall wellbeing. Crystals have been used throughout all of history as a source of healing power. Ancient cultures from around the world used healing crystals and stones to align, clear and transform their energy, spirit and physical health. The metaphysical powers of crystals were no mystery to most ancient cultures including the Egyptians, Mayans and Sumerians who regularly adorned their bodies, jewelry and buildings with these sacred stones. Crystals absorb, focus, direct and diffuse our energy fields to enable a diseased or out of balance body to find its natural energetic rhythm once again. The appropriate crystals can be placed on the seven main chakras, and around the body. A pendulum is most often used as a directive for chakras that might be out of balance or needing support.

Circulatory Tuning Massage: This session starts supine (face up), with a blend of facial acupressure incorporating hot towels and then leads into a full body circulatory massage, utilizing firm swedish, acupressure, trigger point, compressions, and deep tissue techniques. Towels are used to transition this Lomi Lomi esque session.

Labor Stimulating Massage: One of the most important things the female body needs to start the labor process is to feel calm, relaxed and safe. This session allows space for Mom-to-be to connect with her body and baby as it brings her into a deep state of relaxation. Here, the body can organically attempt to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system that encourages labor. This happens naturally as massage decreases hormones and elevates the main hormone responsible for childbirth and mother-child bonding, oxytocin. To further encourage labor, acupressure is applied to specific points during the session, and may be held for a certain length of time and repeated. This session is recommended for those who are a few days shy of their due date, or if the due date has passed. It is not recommended for those in their 37th or 38th week, unless specifically indicated by their doctor. It is also helpful for any Mom-to-be who is suffering from anxiety.

Hot & Cold stone therapy is unlike any other as you will experience both hot and cold sensations. It can be invigorating and soothing. The health benefit of coupling hot and cold stones comes from the reaction of blood vessels, which open and close creating a pumping action in circulation. This pumping action moves lymph through the body, which significantly helps rid the body of built-up toxins as well as increase the circulation of oxygen and nutrients. Think of going into the sauna and then jumping into a cold pool.

Cold Stone Therapy can relieve migraines, improve the complexion of the skin (reduce redness), and relieve sinus and allergy symptoms while making you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Cold stones are incorporated into the facial massage portion of the session as well as the areas of the body where the muscles are sore and possibly inflamed. The cold stones decrease puffiness and inflammation and encourages circulation all of which soothe and accelerate natural cell repair.

Hot Stone Therapy is a very relaxing therapy that promotes sleep, boosts your immune system. It has been said that Native Americans started this therapy to soothe aching, tight muscles. Hot stone therapy is a great way detoxify. The stones are heated and then applied to your body using Swedish massage techniques. Your circulation increases, pushing out the toxins and leaving you with a very relaxed feeling.

Prenatal massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health. It reduces back and joint pain, improves circulation, reduces edema and muscle tension as well as headaches and anxiety. Prenatal massage improves the oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles and promotes better sleep. Modern investigation and research has shown that prenatal massage therapy can be an instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care. Special prenatal massage training is required.

Postpartum massage has been shown to be effective for a quicker recovery and better health. Integration of maternal bodywork may add welcome value to your healing journey and transition to motherhood.
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Myofascial Release is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. This alternative medicine therapy aims to relax contracted muscles, improve blood and lymphatic circulation.

Acupressure is an alternative medicine technique where the therapist applies physical pressure to acupuncture points in the body. This technique clears blockages in the energy meridians in the body.

Craniosacral Therapy is an energy based modality that addresses the nervous system and is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system. Like the movement of the breath or the cardiac pulse, the motion of the cerebrospinal fluid can be felt anywhere on the body with a developed and trained palpatory skill. Enhancing the performance of the nervous system without a doubt improves the overall health and releases blocked energy. Using light touch and sophisticated listening skills a trained practitioner can help the body unwind.

Craniosacral blends nicely with Polarity work. (It is customary for this type of energy work that the client wears comfortable clothing, as it is a clothed session.) This session can be booked stand-alone or blended with massage.

Polarity Therapy is a healing art based on energy and was developed by Dr. Stone D.O., D.C., over a sixty-year career. It incorporates a set of principles of energy flow and includes specific therapeutic hands-on techniques, deep listening skills, diet, exercise and client counseling if needed. Polarity is an ongoing process of relating to life energy and a deeper understanding of our human bodies.

Polarity Therapy is based on the premise that we are fields of pulsating life energy made up of specific frequencies known as the five elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Each element relates and flows in a balance of positive and negative attractions arising from a neutral center. When our thoughts, emotions, and physical body are out of alignment with the energy necessary to meet a life challenge, an energy imbalance results. These imbalances may appear as physical, mental, and emotional discomfort or pain. Polarity teaches us that this pain and discomfort is a signal for us to learn, change, and realign our lives. In short, Polarity Therapy is a way of working with the fundamental energies of life, a way of bringing these energy currents to a state of balance and removing obstructions to their free flow throughout the human energy field. Establishing this state of flowing balance enables the life energies to bring about whatever healing needs to be done. This balanced condition is experienced as one of deep concentration and relaxation.

Polarity blends nicely with Craniosacral work. (It is customary for this type of energy work that the client wears comfortable clothing, as it is a clothed session.) This session can be booked stand-alone or blended with massage.

Somatic Trauma Resolution

Somatic Trauma Resolution offers 75-90 minutes of combined trauma-informed therapies (Somatic Release Technique & PsychoNeuroEnergetics) to safely unwind and discharge locked energies in your body, while offering an opportunity to work through outdated traumatic imprints and allow for the natural restoration of confidence in your natural instincts and easeful way of being.

Grounded in Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing, Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, Dr. John Ray’s Body Electronics, and the psychology of Transactional Analysis, these integrative modalities work together to unwind trauma paralysis, communicating with the three parts your the brain (Neocortex, Amygdala & Brainstem) to resolve survival patterning and restore natural upscale vagal functioning to your nervous system.

What this looks like: Each session includes sensation tracking (following the language of your body via your physical sensations) slowly and safely with our Somatic Trauma Practitioner, along with guided discussion as emotions, memories, unconscious beliefs, and involuntary movements are revealed in the present moment and brought into your awareness. Here you will have the opportunity to fully be with what arises and process through any old patterning through your body.

Often a session begins sitting up in chairs, and then moves to the massage table, where powerful, yet subtle acupressure points are stimulated and held as your body continues its unwinding process, primarily GB20 (aka the “Wind Pool” points in Traditional Chinese Medicine) where the dual vagus nerve exits the skull—here your limbic system is activated and your body enters into a heightened nervous system functional awareness wherein a traumatic imprint can be holographically accessed, felt, and allowed to safely process and discharge via the body.

At a very base level, stimulation of the vagus nerve induces a state of deep relaxation by moving the client into the parasympathetic division of the nervous system, allowing access to your body’s natural process of “rest and digest” and connection to a deeper sense of self.

Please note that this is not massage or bodywork. This is energy work that involves light touch and client participation.

Clients also learn self-regulation polyvagal techniques to bring home with them and practice.

Reiki is an energy-based modality. Qi is a form of vital energy that flows through the body. Free-flowing abundant Qi is said to create health, while stagnant or deficient Qi is thought to lead to illness. Reiki practitioners can improve this energy by holding their hands in certain positions over parts of the patient’s body. This produces a most relaxed, almost dream state while on the table.

Sports Massage is detailed, focused, anatomically specific massage that targets and corrects your unique physical issues. Whether you are a professional athlete nursing a chronic injury, a weekend warrior sore from overdoing it, or a mom with back pain from toting a toddler, Sports Massage can help you.

Table Thai massage and Sports massage are great ways to get in your stretching, increases flexibility and joint range of motion. Thai massage is a therapeutic technique where compression and deep stretching are dominant. The therapist uses hands, feet, forearms, elbows and knees to apply a combination of massage, and gentle yoga-like stretches to bring about your pain relief. (It is customary for this type of work that the client wears comfortable clothing, i.e., yoga attire, long shorts, sweatpants, t-shirt, as it is a clothed session.)

Visceral Manipulation is a gentle, targeted approach to easing restrictions within and around the internal organs, restoring healthy movement and function. Nearly all injuries have an important visceral component. By assisting the body in working through its internalized responses to physical and emotional trauma, VM works with the often neglected root causes of chronic injury, structural imbalance and dysfunction. VM is effective in treating a variety of issues, including motor vehicle injuries, reproductive and urinary issues, postural imbalance, PTSD, digestive issues, migraines, sciatica, heart and lung issues, brain injuries, anxiety, depression and much more.

Visceral Manipulation is available as a stand-alone service, or in combination with massage or Craniosacral Therapy. For lasting results we recommend a course of at least 4 sessions. Every body is unique, and each session will bring a progressively deeper sense of relief as we work through the different layers of your personal physical history. (Please email the studio to info@templeworkla.com if you are interested in booking this service.)

Buccal “Intra-Oral” Massage is a highly effective way to relieve jaw pain and discomfort associated with TMJ dysfunction. Buccal Massage (Buccal, also known as the Buccinator Muscle), relieves tension and balances muscles of mastication. This technique also assists in relieving headaches by targeting the muscles of the face. Buccal Massage also stimulates lymph drainage, improves sagging and muscle elasticity, lowers inflammation and helps skin detoxification.

Lomi Lomi Massage is deeply rooted in ancient Hawaiian tradition. The literal translation of “lomi” means to knead, rub, soothe or weave. In the context of massage, it means to let go of what is not serving us. What makes Lomi Lomi unique is the use of forearms, flowing movement, intention and breath resulting in a deep meditative presence for the giver and receiver.

Deep {pressure} massage can integrate with Lomi Lomi and is similar to a swedish massage but with a higher level of overall pressure. Unlike deep tissue, which tends to focus on very specific issues/areas, deep massage addresses the whole body and is effective at targeting overall stress and tension from everyday work and life issues.

Symphony of the Cells ™ is a collection of 16 essential oil application techniques created by Boyd Truman based on approximately 25 years of practical knowledge and use of pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils. Symphony of the Cells ™ is meant to bring harmony physically, emotionally and spiritually within the body, as essential oils work on all these levels. Each of the 16 protocols focus on a specific system and or area of the body allowing for the targeting of symptoms and underlying causes of many ailments and illnesses. Often a detoxification will occur before the system can return to a balanced state.

The Body Systems that are supported are:

Endocrine System, Cardiovascular and Circulatory System, Immune System, Digestive System, Integumentary System, Emotional and Limbic System, Nervous System, Skeletal, Muscular and Connective System, Urinary System and Respiratory System.

Therapeutic-grade doTERRA ™ essential oils are applied to the feet, spine and back to stimulate and balance the specific system the client wishes to focus on. Time to rest quietly and allow the oils to penetrate is recommended and possibly integrating heat as well. When returning home taking a hot shower, bath or steam will also intensify each protocol. The entire Symphony of the Cells ™ protocol is approximately 30 minutes and is added on to either a 45-minute or 60-minute massage. This service has special pricing.

Protocols

Infectious Disease Protocol

This protocol works with the immune, digestive and integumentary systems. Possible associated conditions: Influenza, Pneumonia, Strep, Staph, Croup, Mono, Infections, Candida, Lyme Disease, fungus, Colds, Flu, Shingles, Bacterial Infections, Viral Infections. Oils used are Frankincense, Oregano, Thyme, On Guard ™, AromaTouch ™, Lemongrass, Melaleuca and more.
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