Linda has studied many massage and manual therapy techniques which include: craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, integrative manual therapy, reflexology, visceral manipulation,  lymph drainage, neural tissue tension release, muscle energy, strain counterstain, and therapeutic Qi Gong, amongst others. 

Based on your current goals and the condition of your tissues and their response during treatment, the appropriate and most effective techniques will be used to create better health, muscle relaxation and pain relief.  Of course, it is a process and unwinding the tissues back to a healthy state can take some time.  The stretching and home care treatments I give you can be done regularly so that you continue to progress in between massage sessions and be more comfortable sooner.

Esogetic Colourpuncture works on all aspects of a person and can augment other health practices in which one is engaged.  It is heavily based in Chinese acupuncture theory, and uses iridology, sclerology, face reading, tongue analysis, hand and back and foot reflex zones to assess the person and determine the best protocol for that colourpuncture session. Colourpuncture can also enhance personal development and spiritual practices as it works with subconscious belief systems and patterns.  It is also used to work on very physical symptoms, addictions, pain, and in cosmetic anti-aging effects.  

A light is shone on reflex zones and acupuncture points, in a sequence and with specific shades of colour that stimulates the photoreceptors all over the skin. These receptors pick up the light frequency information and transmit it to all the cells in the body. The body uses this as a reset command, encouraging the body to start working more at "factory settings" - back toward healthy communication and function.

Utilizing various devices that emit red and near infrared light over the skin can have beneficial effects for not only skin health but also muscle and connective tissue circulation and restoration.  The Platinum LED light uses the red spectrum in the 630 nm and 660 nm range to penetrate at the skin level to aid with cosmetic anti aging effects and skin health in general.  The 810 nm, 830 nm, and 850 nm range in the infrared light spectrum penetrates deeper into the body to benefit muscle and connective tissue, as well as soften scar tissue and aid in exercise and injury recovery.  It is painless and relaxing.  

See a conversation on Dr. Hamblin's research on red light therapy here: https://youtu.be/D9oUlKpo1ek 

as well as further education at: www.PlatinumLedLights.com 

I also use far infrared light heating pads which enhances circulation and nitric oxide release during the massage which helps in relaxing tissues and enhancing recovery from injuries.  This heat penetrates a few inches into the tissue to have a deeper impact on circulation and health than a regular heating pad which penetrates about a half inch.

Linda has worked in the fitness and nutrition industry for the last 35 years, providing personal training, rehabilitation to injured athletes, nutrition counselling and weight loss and eating disorder programs.  Having been very active in competitive swimming, triathlons, tennis, weight training, and hiking has allowed Linda a unique perspective on the practical aspect of health and injury prevention.  She uses this knowledge to help clients reduce their inflammation and pain, retrain posture in those working at a desk all day, enhance athletic performance and repair from injury, and balance out body composition and weight.

The same fees apply as for time spent during a massage treatment.

$125.00 per hour.