— My technique looks and feels different from a traditional massage, because the intention is not relaxation alone but rather release, decompression, and restoring mobility in the fascia —

Pre-Session

• Intake & Assessment: We review your pain, posture, injuries, movement restrictions, or stress patterns. We often observe your standing posture, gait, or range of motion.

• Goal Setting:  We’ll focus the session around what you’re treatment goals are—pain relief, mobility, athletic recovery, or general tension release. I tend to focus on 2-3 major epicenters of pain or restrictions per session.

During the Session

• Environment: Unlike spa massage, we use less oil or balm—sometimes none at all—since grip on the skin is key to accessing fascia.

• Technique:

• Slow, sustained pressure with hands, forearms, knuckles, or tools.

• Gliding + stretching the fascia.

• Cross-fiber techniques that move perpendicular to muscle direction.

• Skin rolling, cupping, and tractioning to lift and separate tissue layers.

• Integrative Release is collaborative. You may be asked to take slow breaths, gently move a limb, or provide feedback about sensations (like pulling, heat, or release).

Post Session

• Integration: The most important part of the session, integrating the work. You’ll receive after-care instructions and recommendations based on your unique case.