Not only do I provide facials and massages, my services also include slimming body wraps, detox foot soaks and airbrush make-up artistry for a flawless face.
Your skin care and massage treatments should be provided by a properly trained professional.
I am a member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP). This means I have met
stringent requirements regarding training and must adhere to a strict code of ethics in order to
maintain membership.
I have over 600 hours of massage training although the city of San Jose only requires a minimum of 100 hours in order to obtain a license to practice massage.
I received my training at the Institute for Business and Technology in Santa Clara. They are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency.
There are numerous types of massage and bodywork. I have been trained in the following modalities and I utilize an integration of them all.
• Deep Tissue Massage
- The stroke is slow and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
• Shiatsu Massage
- Japanese acupressure massage that restores energy to the body.
• Swedish Massage
- The most common form of massage, Swedish mainly relaxes the muscles and eases aches and pains.
• Sports Massage
- For the athlete, sports massage techniques are utilized at all stages: pre-event, post-event, during training,
and to expedite rehabilitation after injury.
• Acupressure
- Acupressure is an ancient Chinese technique based on the principles of acupuncture, and involves the use
of finger pressure (without the needles) on specific points along the body. It is a way of releasing blocked
or congested energy centers in the body.
• Movement Therapy
- The use of body motion to induce affective physiological functions. Movement therapy may include breathing
and emotional expression, muscle and tissue manipulation, and targeted movement patterns.
• Reflexology
- Massage of the feet, hands, and/or ears. Stimulates corresponding areas in the body.
• Kinesiology
- Uses simple, safe, precise muscle testing procedures to find problem areas, to get to the cause/root of the
problem and not just deal with the symptom(s) of a problem.
• Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and
physical well-being.
• Hydrotherapy
- Hydrotherapy is the use of water to revitalize, maintain, and restore health.
• Musculoskeletal System
• Sanitation Practices
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Contraindications of Massage
• Pathology
• CPR/First Aid
• Nutrition
