Michigan Clinical Massage Therapy ~ Namastaahge Yoga

Michigan Clinical Massage Therapy

Peggy Smith is certified through the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy.   She has been practicing since 1998 and utilizes a wide range of therapies.  A treatment plan is created to assure each individual will receive the correct protocol.

Incorporated Therapies:

Swedish: Light pressure.  Used for relaxation.

Esalen: Light pressure.  Used for relaxation and mental or emotional issues.

Deep Tissue: Firm pressure.  Used for chronic and acute pain.

Myofascial: Medium to deep pressure.  Specifically works with the connective tissue (fascia) and conditions involving scar tissue or ischemia.  It is highly beneficial for fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy.

Neuromuscular: Medium to deep pressure.  It works with individual muscles, origin to insertion, tendons and ligaments.  It is highly beneficial for acute and chronic pain and large muscle groups such as rotator cuff, TMJ.  It is also indicated for generalized pain described as “neck”, “shoulder”, “back” and “hip”.   Generalized pain usually involves single muscle displacement which in turn compromises the surrounding muscles.

Reiki: Reiki is a form of subtle energy work.  It is hands on with no pressure.  Energy blockages are read in the body by identifying heat and vibrational blockages.

Chakra Balance: Another form of subtle energy work.  The Chakra System is the energy system of the body.  There are seven major chakras running from the bottom of the spine to the top of the head.  Each chakra holds and represents various physical, emotional and behavioral aspects of the person.  Hot stones and essential oils are placed on each chakra to facilitate and enhance the energy healing.

Panchakarma Massage: Panchakarma Massage is Ayurvedic massage.  The application feels much like a spa treatment.  Ayurveda is an ancient natural healing system from India. There are many different applications that are directed toward specific physical and mental imbalances.  Various examples are:  PTSD, sinus and respiratory allergies or infections, inflammation, digestive problems, etc.

 Namastaahge Yoga

Private Yoga instruction, workshops and individually designed Yoga routines followed by a Massage Therapy session available.  Please call or email for more information.