Joseph Bodywork

About

RELAX – RESTORE – REJUVENATE. Joseph Bodywork treatments include both relaxation, and therapeutic detailed work on problem areas that might be limiting your ability to move with freedom and ease. Elements from Swedish, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue and Craniosacral, among other modalities, are knowledgeably combined and integrated to address your own specific needs and wants. By appointment only. Easy online booking. My Bodywork Philosophy and Massage Modalities My approach to massage treatment is holistic with my clients’ comfort, safety and privacy always in mind. My personal commitment, as a therapist, is to work with you and make an honest effort to help you achieve your ideal wellness. I love helping my clients find greater freedom and ease in their bodies, but mostly I strive to build good relationships, and support my clients' process of improving their overall health. No matter what you are seeking – relaxation, muscle tension relief, ease of movement, nurturing touch or recovery from a traumatic injury… I am there for you to create a session and treatment plan that is catered to your personal goals and is just right for you! Once we have assessed your individual needs, I will customize each session, combining and integrating a variety of techniques that will best address your goals. The modalities listed below are not just a menu of services, but my toolbox of knowledge to help you achieve your well-being. TO RELAX. Swedish Massage is primary used for decreasing tension and stress. It’s a gentle yet effective modality that produces a positive effect on calming the sympathetic nervous system. TO RECOVER. Deep Tissue focuses on the sub-layer muscles that are particularly painful or stiff to achieve a measure of relief from severe tensions and to help with muscle injuries. TO FIND BALANCE. Myofascial Release manipulates the fascia that connects and surrounds muscles to eliminate tissue restrictions causing structural unbalances and impeding emotional patterns. TO RELEASE. Trigger Points focuses on highly irritated bands located in a muscle. The small point of irritation can cause tightness throughout the entire muscle and referred pain throughout the entire body. TO RESTORE. Craniosacral uses gentle pressure on the skull to enhance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. By using a skilled, gentle non-invasive touch on the plates of the skull, the therapist can affect the membranes, and assists in facilitating change in areas of restriction where the fluid motion is disrupted, limited, confined, and immobilized. TO REJUVENATE. Thai Massage clears blockages and helps to maintain a youthful, pain-free body. A cross between shiastu, acupressure, and yoga, this ancient holistic form of massage stimulates the movement of energy in the body, and relieves muscular and joint tension. Joseph has successfully completed his massage training at the San Francisco School of Massage and Bodywork, and practices in accordance with the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals’ Code of Ethics. Joseph has recently advanced his education with courses of Thai Massage at the Istituto Superior de Medicinas Tradicionales in Barcelona, Spain.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes