Shanti Center LLC

Pregnancy massage nourishes and honors the ever changing mother to be. Bodywork during pregnancy releases tension and helps support posture during a time when the body is rapidly shifting. Postpartum treatment also available to rebalance the body after vaginal or cesarean delivery. This work supports the pelvic floor, hips, and the rest of the body to increase a healthy alignment after labor.

Elena is a long time student and practitioner of the healing arts. With a background in massage, reflexology, yoga, authentic movement, somatic experiencing, contact improvisation, holistic peer counceling, and body mind centering, Elena creates safe spaces for others to unwind and discover their own innate wisdom, blessings, and magic.

Pregnancy massage nourishes and honors the ever changing mother to be. Bodywork during pregnancy releases tension and helps support posture during a time when the body is rapidly shifting. Postpartum treatment also available to rebalance the body after vaginal or cesarean delivery. This work supports the pelvic floor, hips, and the rest of the body to increase a healthy alignment after labor.

In integrative therapeutic massage sessions, Liesl blends Eastern and Western modalities and personalizes each session to your priorities, whether focused on relaxation or treating specific areas. Techniques include Swedish, myofascial release, deep tissue, acupressure, Aroma Acutouch, lymphatic, and cupping.

A deeper session focused on injury treatment or tension release. Incorporating structural bodywork and CTM (Connective Tissue Massage) to decouple any muscles stuck in patterns of tension and dysfunction. This session works to create space for ease and invite a different way of moving through the world.

This relaxation-focused technique includes both superficial and in-depth manipulation of tissues, using compression and stretching to engage with the musculoskeletal and fascial systems, improve overall circulation, and create space around injured or “stuck” areas to facilitate rejuvenation and restoration of vitality.

With elements of Swedish Massage, Myofascial release and Neuromuscular and Craniosacral techniques, this massage will be deeply relaxing and also effective in treating specific injuries and movement restrictions. Off the table Stephanie is happy to share her vast knowledge of exercise and health in general by providing simple exercises or self care tips for those that want that kind of support.

In lymphatic massage sessions, Liesl applies the Vodder technique for manual lymphatic drainage (MLD). Lymphatic massage is very gentle and focuses on moving lymphatic fluid, which can build up. Lymphatic massage also offers a gentle, relaxing, and pain-reducing alternate bodywork modality for those who prefer less pressure or cannot tolerate deeper traditional massage.