Ian

What kind of pressure can I expect to receive?

I offer a medium to deep touch with my massage, most often in the middle of that and varying depending on the wants and needs of the clients, and the tissues themselves. Generally the heavier the pressure, the slower and more carefully I move to allow for adjustment. When working with  heavier pressures I increase my communication to ensure that I am not causing pain or damaging tissues. 

What modalities do you use the most?

I use primarily Swedish and Deep Tissue methods, though I also incorporate some principles of Neuromuscular and Trigger Point work into my touch. 

What got you into bodywork?

I had left my prior career due to burnout and bodily strain, and wanted to reorient my life around both having and promoting better health. I used to be an athlete and would perform massages on myself and peers, and when considering the career change friends I had worked on suggested this pathway. After participating in the education for it, and working with clientele, I found I thoroughly enjoyed what massage offers to both clients and practitioners. 

What other elements of your life do you bring to your work?

I have a degree in psychology, as well as many years in close proximity to mental health professionals. From my education and discussion around the nervous system and the mind-body connection, I bring a sense of touch to massage that caters not only to the muscles, but also to the nervous system. This foundation has guided my hands throughout my experience with massage, leading me to a better intuitive understanding of how to guide someone else into a state of deeper relaxation through nervous system regulation. 

"Ian took great care in addressing my chronic neck pain. He helped me reach new levels of relief and relaxation." - Al S.