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I touch the way I like to be touched. I give a massage that alerts the senses in a quiet, clean, safe
environment. Depending on the climate in the room, you can choose from several draping options, either
the traditional sheet covering you & having each limb/area covered & uncovered as I work or you can
choose a non-traditional drape which is -- a towel, large or small... or if you would rather... you can wear
a T-shirt & gym shorts, swimsuit or your boxers instead. You will have a choice of oil, lotion, emollient
cream or powder, & will be stretched unless you otherwise specify.
My massage style is a combination of longer lighter strokes with deeper, more firm pressure in the target
zones, palpating trigger points, kneading large muscle groups, variations from deeper to lighter longer
strokes in a unique blend and rhythm, style & technique. In my work, I consider systems of thought and
feeling that lie beyond the current constraints of mainstream academia. My experience in bodywork has
helped me discover how much ancient wisdom is in the motion of the body, poetry in the pulsing of the
blood. The miracle of self-aware consciousness... being present in each moment, both in movement & in
stillness. This focus provides an environment for stilling the mind, deepening body awareness, & allowing
life energy to flow more freely. Besides my unique combination of styles of massage, I combine the
education with my own exploratory instincts.
I am certified in a dozen modalities including Neuromuscular Therapy, Remedial, Sports, Meridian,
Acupressure/Acu-yoga, Biomagnetic Repatterning, Craniosacral, Deep Tissue, Myofacial, Trigger point,
Shiatsu, Polarity, Tui Na, Thai Yoga, Esalen, Prenatal... & more...
~Donna
Donna has an impressive background in bodywork. In addition to Texas State Registration,
She began her Massage Career in 1995 in Utah, apprenticing under a Chiropractor.
Continuing her massage career under a group of physical therapist in three hospitals & Pain Centers &
under a physician, while working towards getting her Bachelors of Integrated Studies from Weber State
University in Human Relations, (still finishing) in Business Management & Marketing.
Her License & registrations starting in Utah. are thru UTMC in the IHC Hospital Training Program and
then in Dallas at the Sterling College of Massage, where she also obtained continuing education in
Neuromuscular, Sports Massage, Tui na, Aromatherapy, Business Ethics & Meridian Reflexology. Also
from Astens College of Massage Therapy & the Dallas' Massage Institute of Healing Arts, she received
certifications in Basic Reflexology & Lymphatic Drainage.
She has an outstanding powerful nurturing technique & a broad understanding of human systems &
anatomy. She possesses a unique healing art through her touch. She specializes in the combination of
techniques using both feather light to a Deep tissue massage and in most cases using the neuromuscular
rehabilitation/counter strain, trigger-point & relaxation massage combination with an Esalen energy.
Some benefits of massage include calming the nervous system, which can frequently boost energy &
alertness. The immune system can also be boosted by massage providing less opportunity for minor
diseases to enter the bodies systems. When done properly, massage helps rejuvenate, relax, & puts you in
a better state of mind.
What will massage do?
Alleviate low-back pain & improve range of motion. Assist with shorter, Ease medication dependence.
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow-the body's natural defense system. Exercise & stretch weak,
tight, or atrophied muscles. Help athletes of any level prepare for, & recover from, strenuous workouts.
Improve the condition of the body's largest organ - > the skin. Increase joint flexibility. Lessen effects of
depression & anxiety. Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue & stretch marks. Pump oxygen &
nutrients into tissues & vital organs, improving circulation. Reduce post surgery adhesions & swelling.
Reduce spasms & cramping. Relax & soften injured, tired, & overused muscles. Release endorphins-
amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller. Relieve migraine pain.
There's no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering,
rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management),
massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regiment. Experts estimate that upwards of
ninety percent of disease is stress related. Perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally & externally, than high
stress. While eliminating anxiety & pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage
can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:
Decreased anxiety.
Enhanced sleep quality.
Greater energy.
Improved concentration.
Increased circulation.
Reduced fatigue.
Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective & clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional
balance that bodywork provides can often be just as vital & valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.
Profound Effects
In response to massage, specific physiological & chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with
profound effects. Research shows that with massage: Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches & less stiffness
and pain. Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function & increased peak air flow. Burn injury
patients report reduced pain, itching, & anxiety. High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic
blood pressure, anxiety, & stress hormones. Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water
retention & cramping. Preterm infants have improved weight gain.Research continues to show the
enormous benefits of touch-which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, &
injuries,to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently, the medical community is actively
embracing bodywork, & massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care & neonatal intensive care
units. Many hospitals are also incorporating on-site massage practitioners to treat post surgery or pain
patients as part of the recovery process. Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits: Getting a massage can
do you a world of good. Getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork.
Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you'll be &
how youthful you'll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time & money for bodywork at consistent
intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember:
Just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn't mean it is any less therapeutic.
Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health & wellness plan.
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