Services

Please Note: In addition to the massage options below, The Gentle Place now offers a variety of Holistic Health Modalities to serve you.  Check out The Gentle Place Wellness Group‘s Website for more info!

Many different styles of bodywork are offered at The Gentle Place. You can request specific work based on these styles, or simply allow us to combine any and all modalities into the treatment based on your body’s needs at the time.

No matter what type of massage you choose, we will always check in with you regarding your sensitivity to different types of pressure.  Contrary to popular belief, massage does not have to hurt to be effective.  Our goal is to work within your comfort zone to bring you the most satisfying and effective treatment possible.

Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session

Myofascial Release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body.

Swedish Massage is the type of massage many think of when they hear “relaxation massage”.  It utilizes oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as gliding, rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.

Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body’s natural immune function.

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health.  Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.

Chair Massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which I bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, other benefits of chair massage are that it is done over the clothing, and the shorter sessions can conveniently fit into you busy schedule.  Our team is available for Corporate Chair Massage at your workplace or event.  Please contact Donna for further information on rates and availability.