Massage Therapy

	Kathi's Healing Massage
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I am a graduate of the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, Arizona. I have been a practicing, licensed therapist for 15 years. I offer Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue, moxage, and education in stretching and relaxation techniques which can be used at home. I reside in a small town in the rolling, mesquite-covered hills of southwestern Arizona.

Clients may either visit my office in beautiful rural Arivaca:

(Wednesday - Saturday - days)

or my office in Tucson, 5th Ave. just south of downtown:

Saturday - days, weekends,
Sunday - days, weekends or
Monday - mornings.

I will also do house calls in both locations on the specified days. There is a travel charge in addition to the cost of the massage. This varies depending on distance from my office. The main comment I receive from clients is, "This is the best massage I have ever received". Make an appointment and see if you agree.

Swedish Massage is a combination of effleurage (long gliding strokes with oil or lotion), petrissage (a kneading of the muscles), tapotement (percussion), friction, vibration, stretching, and a range of motion techniques for joints. These techniques relieve pain of muscle spasm, overwork, poor posture, migraine, muscle fatigue, and arthritis.		Deep Tissue Massage is just what it sounds like and also includes cross-fiber friction to break down restrictions in the soft tissue structures, such as the scar tissue associated with tendonitis. If you like deep pressure, this is for you.
Moxage is a Japanese modality involving the use of a smoldering bundle of medicinal herbs, contained in a wooden massage implement to provide a warm, relaxing treatment . This is applied to chosen acupuncture points to affect the energy flow through the meridians.		Hot Stone Massage is a longer treatment which uses heated, oiled beach- smoothed stones. I place these under or on the body to deliver deep heat to certain areas. I will also use stones to massage the muscles. This provides a penetrating warmth to the affected muscles.

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