Leanne Pruden

This is typically a therapeutic massage using many techniques to accomplish your goal such as using cupping, trigger points, and or craniosacral techniques, however you can request a relaxation and I will always work within your comfort level.

Like traditional Chinese reflexology, Thai reflexology uses gentle pressures on specific areas of the feet to provide relief for certain common pathologies. In the case of Thai reflexology, these areas are the intermetatarsal spaces, that is, the spaces between the metatarsal bones, or all five long bones of the foot. According to the targeted area, the therapist’s pressures will activate different systems of the body (musculoskeletal, endocrine, digestive, circulatory, etc.). Thai reflexology is usually combined with an enveloping massage of the calves and feet to increase efficiency of the care and provide deep relaxation. Benefits: This massage technique improves blood and lymphatic circulation. This activation of various body organs alleviates several ailments: migraine, anxiety, digestive problems, insomnia, asthma, allergies, etc. Thai reflexology also reduces nervous and muscular tension, which helps to relieve stress and restore energy to the body. Contraindications: Deemed to be safe, this technique still has some contraindications. People with morbid state and infectious condition, diabetes or circulatory or hormonal disorders should refrain from receiving such care. Open wounds and skin disorders remain relative contraindications.

This is a basic lymphatic drainage massage for clients with a intact and uncompromised lymphatic system. This is a very light touch massage.