The benefits of massage therapy are endless. From allowing our body to relax to the therapeutic relief of muscle ailments, to emotional release within our body, everyone can benefit from regular massage therapy.
The benefits of massage therapy are endless. From allowing our body to relax to the therapeutic relief of muscle ailments, to emotional release within our body, everyone can benefit from regular massage therapy.
Research on massage therapy has suggested it is a great tool for supporting the body into the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the relaxed and ideal state for the body.
Whatever the reason for stress in your life massage therapy can be an effective tool for management and relief. Brain-Based care utilizes some of the research on how somatic processing can help support the brain and body through stress. It is customized to the individual needs of each person Carrie works with but follows the tools and training Carrie has received from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and a bachelor of science in psychology.
Often people say that they immediately see the results of this relaxation through clearer thinking, better rest, resolved digestive issues, and a happier and more patient demeanor overall.
Therapeutic relief of physical ailments
Massage therapy while very effective at relaxation also goes far beyond that. It is therapeutic in pain relief and healing from many physical ailments.
Some of the common issues that can be addressed with massage therapy are:
And so much more!
With her training in Somatic Experiencing, and research experience focused on trauma, Carrie has come up with a framework of practice that focuses on making massage accessible to those who have past trauma or for those who struggle with PTSD.
These things include clothed modalities, special focus on informed consent, and specific style of touch called compassionate touch.
All services are done 100% within the comfort zone of the client and the diversity of techniques allows Carrie to offer excellent services however the client feels comfortable!
Clothed services include chair massage, some myofascial techniques, Reiki, stretching, compressions, pressure points and so much more! The quality of the massage should never be compromised!
Carrie completed the 600-hour The Healing Arts Center and graduated with honors. Additionally, she is training to be a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner through the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute’s 3-year program. She also graduated for Webster Univesity, Magna cum lade with a bachelor of science in psychology.
She is currently trained in Myofascial Release, Swedish massage, dermonueralmodulation, stretching, chair massage, and deep touch.
Carrie made me feel very comfortable and listened too. She tailored the treatment to exactly my needs. Definitely will be back.
— Amber B.
Carrie’s the best! The most trauma informed massage therapist I’ve met.
— Bekah L.
Carrie is very conscientious in ensuring the client is comfortable (e.g. fully informs the client of the process, encourages the client to provide feedback the length of the session etc). She is an excellent clinician.
— Casey S.
