Solar Powered Massage
A place to feel good


Massage Therapy for migraine, chronic pain,
wellness, and relaxation
Since 1997
Massage Techniques:
    Here is some information about the various techniques
    available to you for your massage sessions. You may request
    your favorite, or massage therapy techniques may be combined
    seamlessly to address your needs. Pricing is by length of
    massage therapy session and remains the same regardless of
    technique combination.  Based on what you tell me, I will
    always assess your situation and make suggestions for making
    your massage session the most beneficial, but feel free to let
    me know what you would like to try. It's your massage!
A place to feel better

          Wellness Massage:  
    Also known as relaxation massage
              or Swedish massage

    Shiatsu: A Japanese method of applying massage pressure to the body's energy
    meridians with the hands, and to specific points along those meridians with the
    fingers. This method can be applied to many situations, from general to specific. An
    overall Shiatsu massage feels wonderful for stress relief, to help re-energize a tired
    body, or for relaxation. Shiatsu can also address a wide range of specifics by
    focusing on particular meridians and points. A Shiatsu-only massage session feels
    very comforting and can be done fully clothed, making this a good option for those
    who prefer to remain clothed during their massage. Shiatsu meridians and points
    are addressed as part of a "regular" massage session.

                          Prenatal massage
     A great way to take care of yourself and your baby   

    Esalen-based Massage: The Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California has been
    the center of the human potential movement for over 40 years. One of the areas that
    its early members explored was living fully in the body, and out of that exploration
    arose a characteristic approach to massage and bodywork that remains influential
    today. The Esalen approach started with the mechanics of Swedish massage and
    added the sensory awareness practice of Charlotte Selver, and the idea that all
    people can and deserve to feel good in our bodies. Today, massage methods
    inspired by this original approach are taught and practiced all over the world.
    Although this massage approach tends to have some classic commonalities among
    its devotees --  very long flowing strokes, a slow pace, gentle passive stretches, and
    awareness of the breath -- it is highly adaptable to the individual massage therapist
    and client and allows the two to communicate and be flexible.  The Esalen principles
    of communication, personalization, and being aware of one's senses are
    incorporated into every type of Solar Powered Massage session, but I also offer full
    one-hour and ninety-minute sessions of specifically Esalen-based technique for
    relaxation. Pricing remains the same as for all other massage techniques. (A quick
    note on draping: I do use standard sheet/light blanket draping for Esalen-based
    massage just as for Swedish massage, rather than the minimal towel draping some
    may be familiar with.)

    Chair Massage: That funny-looking contraption you see in airports and at the
    Farmer's Market.  This very comfortable thing hardly looks like a chair, but is so
    supportive and relaxing that just about everybody who steps into it sighs and says, "I
    could just go to sleep in this right here!"  The massage chair can travel to your
    workplace or special event where people can receive shorter clothed sessions,
    great for a pick-me-up in the middle of the workday or at events such as benefits,
    races, or conventions. The massage therapy chair is also a good option when lying
    down causes pain or discomfort -- the session is simply done clothed in the
    massage chair, using compression, Shiatsu, and modified Swedish massage
    techniques. You have the choice of chair or table work in the Solar Powered
    Massage office, at identical rates.
A family business, serving your family
Bellingham and Whatcom County,
Washington
In the Herald Building
1155 N.  State Street # 625
360-510-2216
Why "Solar
Powered"
Massage?
Like our innate ability to
heal, the sun is a readily
available, inexhaustible
source of life and power.
Massage therapy is a
gentle, easeful way to
access your own ability
to heal, and to regain
access to the power and
life of your body.