Consider the possibilities

The aim of life is to live and to live means to be aware–joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.
—Henry Miller

What do you notice when you breath, when you move, when you are still? While the pain and disability of an acute injury grab our attention, how often do we acknowledge a mild but persistent ache or simply a lack of ease? The repetitive activities and sometimes stressful experiences we engage in every day can put physical and emotional strain on the body that can manifest over time as chronic tension and pain. Massage can remind the body of the range and breadth of motion that is possible, breaking the patterns and allowing more fluid, balanced movement with less pain.

Rates

* effective December 15, 2007

Payment is expected at the time of service, unless other arrangements are made prior to the appointment.

For payment at the time of service:

• 70 minutes for $85
• 90 minutes for $105
• 120 minutes for $135

Onsite massage available–call Danielle for details.

Payment

Cash is always welcome, as are local checks and Visa or Mastercard. Private heath insurance, auto accident claims and worker?~@~Ys compensation claims are also accepted with prior authorization. Danielle is a contracted or "preferred" provider for the following insurance plans: Premera Blue Cross, Uniform Medical Plan, First Choice Health Network, Lifewise, Aetna, CIGNA, and a number of smaller plans affiliated with First Choice and American Whole Health Network (AWHN). Please note that coverage for massage therapy varies significantly from plan to plan; checking with your insurance customer service department for the specifics of your plan is recommended. Requesting a referral from your primary care physician or chiropractor for massage therapy for a specific concern is also an excellent first step.

When to consider massage therapy

Receiving therapeutic massage can be a wonderful way to support health and healing in a variety of situations (information below is courtesy of the AMBP website). Massage has been shown to

• Alleviate back and neck pain and improve range of motion.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Lessen depression and anxiety.
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue.
• Reduce spasms and cramping.
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Release endorphins, the body's natural painkiller.
• Relievei migraine and tension headache pain.
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improve the condition of the body's largest organ–the skin.
• Reduce postsurgical adhesions and swelling.

Specials

Prepay for nine sessions, get one free.

Really love that fabulous hot pack used during a session? Want to dress up a gift certificate? Helix Massage Therapy will offer these locally produced products for purchase for use at home.

Hot/Cold packs and eye pillows by Dr. Qwak Qwak's:

Funny name, excellent local product–LMP tested and approved.

The "Bubba" packs are sturdy, well-designed, have washable covers and hold heat very well. They also double as cold packs. Take one home, toss it in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes and enjoy (trust me, you will!).

Bitta Bubba - $15.00

This travel size pack (12" x 6" x 1") is ready to roll and lovely for warming hands and feet. I also like it chilled for use during headaches, under the base of the skull.

Basic Bubba - $32.00

This flagship pack (20" x 11" x 1") is what I love to use during sessions.

Relaxa Bubba - $48.00

This innovative pack drapes over the shoulders and down the back. Kiss neck and shoulder tension goodbye!

Wrappa Bubba - $56.00

Keep moving with this great design–this pack can be wrapped and secured with comfortable Velcro straps. Your lower back will love this product!

FAQ

What techniques do you use?

A session with me will often include the following:

• Myofascial release
• Swedish Massage
• Muscle Energy Technique
• Stretching
• Postural assessment and range of motion tests
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Soft Tissue Release (a sports massage technique)
• Joint Mobilization
• Reiki

What is a session like?

First, we'll talk together to determine what we will focus on during the session; this also may include some postural assessment and certain range of motion tests. Then, I'll leave the room to allow you to disrobe and get on the table. The room is comfortably warm and quiet, and I will often use a heated buckwheat pack on your back or near your feet to enhance relaxation and soften tight muscles. While I am working, you will be completely draped (covered with a blanket and sheet) except for the area I am working with at the moment; the massage may include working with your arms, legs, back, head, neck, ribcage and abdomen. Throughout the session, I encourage you to communicate if anything feels uncomfortable/painful, and you are welcome to ask questions. At the end of the session, I will leave the room to allow you time to get dressed and reorient, and before you leave, I often recommend some good self-care options for you to consider to support the benefits of the work we did on the table. Post massage, you may feel some residual soreness or fatigue, which usually resolves in 24 hours; you may also feel like a million bucks!

About Danielle

Why massage?

What led me to become a massage practitioner was experiencing significant mental, emotional and physical shifts via chiropractic and massage. I also love to learn, enjoy a good story and am fascinated by relationships–between structures in the body, between the individual and his environment and between two people, for starters. Your body tells a terrific story about your unique history and your present moment, and as one of my instructors put it, "If you are bored while working, you just arent looking!" Looking and listening to this story sets the stage for a better therapeutic game plan and can support a more complete, full body(mind)- based resolution. I also like to support clients in discovering more awareness, ease and clarity as they better understand why certain symptoms are showing up, due to current and past patterns.

Too esoteric? Want plain English? Come on down anyway–to unwind, to recover from an injury at work or after a car accident, to address chronic headaches or muscle/joint aches, to prep for a physical challenge, to have an atypical cheerleader support you as you work towards your wellness goals or just to tell me a good story.