Willow Rose Wellness
Your Neighborhood Holistic Healer

The Trager approach is a holistic approach to bodywork and movement re-education. Trager is done through comfortable clothing. The session begins with establishing a sense of connection, trust and relaxation, through movement re-education and gentle suggestions of how the body could feel better and more at ease. A variety of techniques including light touch, gentle rocking, jostling, passive range of motion, and sculpting are all used to create a sense of ease and lightness in the body, mind, and spirit. An open invitation to share about what feels good and and what could feel even better, during Trager sessions you are encouraged to co-create the treatment with your welcomed feedback. Come away from your session with improved interoception, a more relaxed nervous system, improved posture, gait and so much more.

• 60 minutes $125
• 90 minutes $175
• 120 minutes $200

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a specialized massage technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system and improve lymph flow. MLD can be helpful for anyone who has had lymph node removal and/or radiation to lymph nodes and subsequently has lymphedema. MLD can also be helpful for post surgical swelling, edema, immune disorders and many other health conditons. By improving lymph flow MLD can help reduce swelling and fluid retention, improve immune funtion , and enhance overall health and well-being. The technique uses gentle circular rhythmic movements with specific focus on the head and neck, abdominal, axillary and inguinal areas to stimulate lymph flow. MLD typically does not require the use of oil and is done directly on the skin to create a gentle pumping effect on the lyphatic capillaries with gentle skin stretching and light effleuage to direct lymph fluid towards the functioning lymph nodes. Some clients have reported feelings of tingles all over and deep relaxation during and after MLD sessions.

• 60 minutes $125
• 90 minutes $175

With over 20 years of experience in a multitude of different massage and bodywork modalities our main goal is to create a safe environment for the nervous system, with respect to the lymphatic system and the musculoskeletal system and which can soften and allow for restrictions and blockages to dissipate through gentle nurturing touch. The whole state of being is effected and a renewed sense of vitality is restored.

• 60 minutes $125
• 90 minutes $175
• 120 minutes $200

The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a unique, holistic approach to movement. Expanding range of motion in all areas of the body with a focus on spinal mobility and posture. You'll be invited you to move using specific breathing techniques, rhythm and flow with more expansive engagement of the entire body, bringing a renewed sense of balance to the body mind and spirit.

• 30 minutes $50
• 60 minutes $90

*GYROTONIC® movement sessions combined with the Trager® approach is the best way to treat serious pain and common nervous system challenges caused by our current culture of stress and stimuli. The time away from technology and being fully seen and assessed by an empathic provider is truly a unique experience in self care.

• 2 hrs combined session GYRO/Trager movement re-education $200

Every appointment is personalized and my goal is to meet you where you are on your healing journey. I will do my best to provide a safe space that encourages full communication of what feels best for your unique body. If at anytime you would like something different during your session your feedback will be taken graciously and we will work together to achieve a better feeling in your body. Respect for your comfort and modesty and your unique qualtities is of utmost importance to me.

Breast/Chest massage is very helpful for many people regardless of gender. With your written and verbal consent breast/chest massage will be provided as part of your session. Breast/chest massage can be very beneficial for a multitude of reasons including: post surgical scar tissue and healing, clogged milk ducts, helps increase circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids, can restore a sense of connection with the heart and breasts, can improve general well being in the chest area, and feels wonderful. Please let me know if you are interesting in receiving breast/ chest massage as part of any 90 minute or longer massage and whether you would like that done directly on bare skin or through the clothing or drape to ensure you feel most comfortable with this type of vulnerable work.

Abdominal/Diaphram massage techniques are beneficial during many different types of massage. MLD uses deep abdominal points to access deeper ducts that help move lymphatic fluid throughout the body. Abdominal massage can help with constipation, anxiety, and relax the muscles in the abdominal area. In addidtion deep hip flexors like the psoas are accessed through the abdominal area. Abdominal massage can also help to relax the diaphram. Abdominal massage is optional and I always ask for verbal consent before undraping this area. It can also be done through clothing during a Trager session. Please let me know if you would like abdominal massage as part of your session.