Erica J. Girth

Massage Therapy

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 What would one be without their body? I hear crickets chirping in the amphitheater :) The body is an amazing and sensual machine. It houses the life, passion, inspiration and the dreams, that we all so enjoy. It requires just as much focus and attention, as everything else in life. It literally carries one, where they wish to go.  I was reminded of this after my most recent massage. Upon awaking, the following morning, my body felt strong yet relaxed. My my mind was clear and focused. I felt like I could breathe better. When I stepped on the Dance floor, I felt more centered... more balanced. My movements flowed, my brain quieted. I was in “my zone”. Enjoy it... it's worth it. 

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage 

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 Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.

*February 5th~29th 2012

 Promotional Rate (Regular Hour 85~125)

1/2 hour... 45, hour... 75, hour and a half...95

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage

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 Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.

*February 5th~29th 2012

Sports Massage

Sports Massage 

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Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics.  Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term.  Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body’s natural immune function.

 *February 5th~29th 2012

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage 

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Pregnancy Massage is a form of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women.  Pregnancy is a time in which a woman’s body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical, mental, and emotional changes.  Using various techniques specifically for the new mother, Pregnancy Massage helps alleviate discomforts experienced throughout the pregnancy.  The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the reduction of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, improved breathing and relaxation, and relief from uncomfortable digestive issues. Pregnancy Massage is recommended, for the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.

*February 5th~29th 2012

Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release 

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Fascia is a thin tissue that covers all the organs of the body. This tissue covers every muscle and every fiber within each muscle. All muscle stretching, then, is actually stretching of the fascia and the muscle, the myofascial unit. When muscle fibers are injured, the fibers and the fascia which surrounds it become short and tight. Myofascial release is used to lengthen the fascia which in turn releases the muscle and their fibers.

*February 5th~29th 2012

Promotional Rate (Regular Hour 85~125) 

1/2 hour...45, hour... 75, hour and a half...95

Medical Massage

Medical Massage 

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Medical Massage differs from regular Massage and Bodywork in that the treatment is specifically directed to resolve conditions diagnosed by a medical doctor.  I may use a variety of modalities or techniques during the treatment, but I focus the treatment only on the specific areas of the body related to the diagnosis.  This enhances the body’s natural self-healing process and reduces the needed recovery time from injury.

*February 5th~29th 2012

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Reflexology

Reflexology

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Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet.  Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body.  According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into the feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression.

*February 5th~29th 2012

Stone Therapy

Stone Therapy 

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Stone Therapy is a type of bodywork that uses deep penetrating heat and/or alternating cold from specialized stones.  The physiological benefits of alternating hot and cold to the body have long been scientifically and medically proven.

 Stone Therapy delivers a profound expansion and contraction inside your circulatory system, improving the function of your lymphatic and immune systems, and enhancing your body’s self-healing mechanisms.  This style of bodywork takes you into deep states of relaxation, releasing stress and anxiety, detoxifying the body, and balancing your nervous system.The stones we enjoy, have been collected from all over the world. Great Experience!

*February 5th~29th 2012

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Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy 

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Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing “trigger points” in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle tissue rather than along the energy pathways of the body.  These ‘knots’ are built up throughout a person’s life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress.  During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points.  This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.

*February 5th~29th 2012

Promotional Rate (Regular Hour 95~135)

Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular Therapy 

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Neuromuscular Therapy is the utilization of static pressure on specific myofascial points to relieve pain. This technique manipulates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance the central nervous system. In a healthy individual, nerves transmit impulses (which are responsible for every movement, function and thought) to the body very slowly. Injury, trauma, postural distortion or stress cause nerves to speed up their transmission, inhibiting equilibrium and making the body vulnerable to pain and dysfunction. It is therefore necessary to stabilize low levels of neurological activity to maintain normal function and overall health.

*February 5th~29th 2012

Promotional Rate (Regular Hour 100~145) 

1/2 hour... 50, hour... 80, hour and a half... 105