The following forms of healing arts and bodywork where born from the traditions of Japan, China, Thailand, India, Polynesia and the Maya of the Yucatan peninsula. Jennifer's studies have been broad and include cultural anthropology. She strives to present this work in ways that honor the traditional healing cultures of origin expands the client experience.
The intent is to practice each style as an inspired practice, sharing ancient wisdom through conscious touch and bringing the ritual of self connection back to the modern world. Each style has a pace, rythym and quality of touch that is as unique as regional cuisine. Try them all to find the session that makes your body resonate.
Please note services are prepaid in full at the time of booking. A sacred form of Temple Bodywork from Hawaii, combines energy raising movements from the art of Hula with deep forearm strokes and nourishing coconut oil. The sensation is like having waves wash over the body taking all manner of stress and discomfort away. Popular in India as part of the family practice of grooming. Indian Head or Champissage is practiced in homes, salons and barber shops to reduce tension, improve circulation, rebalance subtle energies, and stimulate the scalp.
This clothed, seated experience focuses on marma points in the head, neck and shoulder region, as well as the upper three chakra centers. Swift movements and a light touch whisk away tension. Your experience continues to unfold with a light face massage, ayurvedic hair oiling and steam for face and scalp. Clients report feeling refreshed and relaxed yet mentally agile. A perfect pick me up for students, and those who find themselves in front of a computer screen for long hours.
A form of acupressure from Japan that utilizes palm and thumb pressure to bring balance to body and improve organ function. Referencing the meridian structure of anatomy based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu helps restore harmony, equalize emotional upset, and increase range of motion.
