My general massage style is presence-centered, slow and responsive to your body’s ability to surrender tension.    It is a bit like surfing- when I find the groove where the tissue begins to respond - I glide with it.   In a general massage I will use a combination of the styles listed below that will best fit your needs.  You may also request one of these.

Chi Ni Tsang is an internal organ massage that was developed in ancient China and was introduced into this country by Mantak Chia.  This massage is used to restore digestion and elimination and is excellent for clearing emotional blocks that are often held within the internal organs.  

Structural Integration & Deep Tissue are excellent choices for specific structural issues.   A deep and holistic massage therapy that is a synthesis of many bodywork therapies including (not limited to) Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial massage, and other massage therapies.  Its Psychophysical and spiritual methods include Gestalt Therapy, Present Centered Awareness and Transpersonal Therapies.   Benefits of this massage can include structural realignment, profound body awareness and emotional centering.   Results may be experienced after one session, however, multiple sessions are recommended.

Craniosacral Massage Therapy I use a shamanistic approach which is both a subtle and powerful way to release the body from incorrect alignment brought on by poor posture, gravity and emotional stress. Benefits include proper alignment of the cranial structure which includes the head, spine and sacrum.   You may also experience a restored sense of natural rhythm and greater inner peace.  

Lomi, Lomi, & Swedish Massage uses flowing strokes to sooth and nurture your body.  Benefits may include a release of toxins stored in the muscles and lymph system, a sense of well-being, release of tension and more energy.  My partner, Paul Cook is available for a four-handed experience (two of us on one) or for couples wanting to receive a massage at the same time.

Lymph Massage is both subtle and relaxing, but don’t let that fool you.  Lymph massage is a powerful way to clear your body of toxins that build up in the lymph system.  

Service Through Touch is a skilled and presence centered massage for the frail, elderly or someone in the final stages of life’s journey.  The intent of this work is not to heal – it is to nurture, to reassure, to comfort and more importantly to honor the person’s personal process.  

If you would like to book an appointment for bodywork please call David at 808 634-3004 or email to sacredlover@mac.com.

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