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The benefits of senior massage are numerous. Massage for seniors encourages circulation, decreases muscular stiffness, and helps to decrease inflammation that may rest in the joints, provides relaxation. However, it also treats so many of the typical conditions that arise with age - such as muscular stiffness, arthritis, muscle and bone deterioration, tendonitis, bursitis. Furthermore, the benefits of enjoying the simple pleasure of human touch and company for just a brief period of time is priceless for many lonely and depressed seniors. Careful massage can help provide the elderly with symptomatic relief and enable seniors to extend the vitality in their lives.
Barbara has many years of experience working with the elderly and has been featured in Senior News newspaper and has been interviewed on OPB web radio about the benefits of massage therapy for senior citizens.
Massage cupping has been used in traditional Chinese medicine practices for several thousand years. Practitioners create a vacuum with a cup and suction device. The cup is then placed in a stationary position upon the body or moved using gliding strokes, depending on the client's needs. Massage cupping is ideal for performing deep-tissue massage and helps to drain toxins, loosen adhesions, facilitate blood flow, and stimulate the body.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) has its roots in acupuncture, psychology, and biophysics. It is based on the belief that all negative emotion and pain are caused from a disruption in the meridian system.
EFT was developed by Gary Craig. He was a student of Dr Roger Callahan who devised Thought Field Therapy. EFT works on the same principle as acupuncture without the use of needles.
Based on new discoveries involving the bodies energy system, EFT has been proven clinically effective (over 80%) for trauma, abuse, anxiety, fears, phobias, depression, stress, grief, addictive cravings, and hundreds of physical symptoms including headaches and body pains. I work with you to release the energy responses that cause you emotional or physical discomfort.
For more information on emotional feedom technique please visit www.emofree.com
Flower Essence Therapy is a vibrational therapy, not to be confused with aromatherapy or essential oils. There is no fragrance to the flower essences. A vibrational essence is a liquid tincture that holds the vibrational imprint of a flower within its matrix. The vibrational essence influences the bodies bioelectrical system and harmonizes its subtle emotional, mental, and spiritual energetic bodies as it supports and accelerates healing and spiritual growth. The essences help treat underlying negative emotional and mental states that may manifest in a physical form such as pain or disease.
Flower essences contain the life force energy released from the flowers at the peak of their bloom. The remedy is taken under the tongue or in water several times a day.
I use the 38 original Bach Flower Essences, 3 Flowers Healing essences, Peruvian essences, FES and flower essences that I have created myself. I combine up to 7 of these to formulate a custom flower essence specifically made for you.
I will send you a flower essence questionnaire and you will bring it to your appointment. The questionnaire consists of questions about your physical and emotional health. During your consultation, I will talk with you about your concerns and goals for the treatment and test you for the appropriate flower essences. This is the most accurate and economical way to use flower essences. If you were to purchase each of the flower essences in the store and combine them in a formula yourself, it could cost you between $30-$105 to make your formula depending on how many essences you combine (2 to 7). I charge $10 per complete formula plus consultation time (15-30 minutes) which ensures you will be getting your correct formula. If you receive a formula during a regular massage treatment, only the $10 formula fee will be added to the regular massage fee. There are several ways that flower essences can be used, so I will help you determine the best way that will work for you. If you are not able to see me in person, we can have the consultation over the phone and I will send you your personalized formula.
Animals can benefit from flower essences as well. Pets have emotions too. They suffer from fear, anxiety, grief and jealously just as we do. After I gave my cat, Boo, Rescue Remedy I realized the power of flower essences and became a true believer. Boo was a nervous cat and would hyperventilate when other cats came near. Once during one of her panic attacks, I applied rescue remedy to her and she stopped hyperventilating immediately. After several treatments her confidence was restored and she began chasing cats twice her size out of the yard. Animals are very sensitive to energetic formulas. We can discuss appropriate remedies for your beloved pet.