The essence of bodywork is to give the body, mind and spirit the strongest assistance in healing, growing, and enjoyment. These are all natural processes and as a practioner, My role is being a helping partner in assisting you do what you need to do better. Your intent in a bodywork session will form the kind of experience you will realize. This may take the form of spiritual integration, emotional release and awareness, or renewed physical strength and vitality Massage therapy is also used to assist with injury care or prevention, chronic pain and muscle spasm, during and after pregnancy, premenstrual care, the aches associated with growth and aging, stress reduction, emotional release, soreness from physical workouts, overwork, or competition. Massage therapy can be used in hour or hour and a half sessions to address the needs of the whole body or in half hour sessions focused on a specific injury or an area of tension. Massage therapy can also be used in conjunction with the care of a chiropractic or medical doctor or healer.