Intertidal Therapeutic Massage
Megan Sherman, Certified Massage Practitioner
Integrating Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Swedish and Orthopedic Massage techniques, to support your natural healing processes, and your mind-body health.
I use a variety of techniques and an improvisational style to support your natural resilience and assist you in addressing strain in your body. I work slowly, honoring the level of pressure that feels right to you. By actively listening to you and your body, I combine tools such as myofascial release, acupressure, yoga, and muscle energy techniques (MET) in an attempt to create the optimal therapeutic effect, and support you in experiencing health and vitality. I love working with people to find recovery from pain, increase joint mobility, and find fluidity and ease in movement and life. We can have a flowing, deeply soothing massage, or a specific and actively therapeutic session.
To schedule an appointment or purchase a gift certificate, call (831) 466-3764 or sign up at the front desk.
See below for background, descriptions of massage styles practiced, benefits and indications for massage, and rates
Background
Over the past 17 years living in Haines, Alaska, I became a huge believer in the power and effectiveness of massage while overusing muscles in my body moving large salmon around for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. I found long term recovery from repetitive use injury without having to take the path of more serious and costly intervention. I also received the gift of awareness of my power to participate in my own healing, and support others in theirs. Since starting my massage practice in 2003, I have worked privately, as well as with a chiropractor in Juneau, and have received over 500 hrs of training, from Heartwood Institute in California, The School of Shiatsu and Massage at Harbin, the San Francisco School of Bodywork and Massage, and Esalen Institute. I relocated to Santa Cruz with my family in 2010, and I am delighted to work with the Toadal Fitness community.
What kind of massage can I expect?
Your massage will be a blend of the below styles, or you can request the style that works for you.
Deep Tissue (1.5 hr advised)
Addresses the deeper layers of tissue, focusing on areas of tension, trigger points, as well as scar tissue, connective tissue and tendons; can help in injury recovery or management
Orthopedic and Sports Massage (1.5 hr advised)
Facilitates recovery from extensive use and/or surgery, and often focuses on injuries resulting from certain activities or areas of overuse and strain
Shiatsu
Combines massage, yoga, and acupressure, facilitating circulation and balancing along meridians, the body’s pathways of subtle energy.
Swedish
Facilitates circulation, joint mobility, tissue/skin health, nervous system balancing, relaxation, and lymphatic flow
You may also request:
- Side Lying or Maternity Massage
- Lymphatic Massage
- Head and Neck Only Massage
- Hand and Foot Massage
- Geriatric Massage, as well as Hospice massage
- Energy Balancing
- Myofascial Release, Scar Treatment
What is “therapeutic” massage specifically good for?
The type of massage I practice can be an effective tool in managing the following conditions:
- Stress
- Back pain
- Restricted range of motion
- Pre/post surgery support
- Pre/post sports event support
- Nerve Compression or entrapment
- Fatigue
- Poor Digestion
- Scar Tissue
- Rotator Cuff problems or frozen shoulder
- Sciatic nerve pain– Piriformis Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel
- Neck Strain
- Whiplash
- Headaches
- Sports Injury or Repetitive Use Injury
- Muscle Weakness
If you have a condition and you think massage could help, but you are not sure, feel free to call for more information, or consult your doctor.
Rates
Ø Toadal Fitness Members:
· 1 hr $70
· 1.5 hr $95
Ø Get a 4 pack (60 min) for $240 (save $20), or $360 for 4 (90 minute)
Ø Non members
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1 hr $75
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1.5 hr $95
Childcare available for a nominal fee! Check hours with front desk.