Intentional,
INTUITIVE TOUCH
"The part can never be well, until the whole is well" - Plato
With over twenty two years of experience specializing in deep tissue, myofascial mobilization, and trigger point therapy, I approach massage as an integrative therapy of body, mind and spirit. My work is therapeutic, yet relaxing. I work with energy meridians and the muscular fascia network to create a treatment that facilitates profound healing. I love the sense of connection in bodywork and feeling the response of the tissues, as well as the underlying energy. It's an amazing process. At points in every session, (unless requested otherwise) I apply hot towels and hot stones to deepen the relaxation experience.
Over the course of my career I've studied a variety of modalities and delved into many aspects of alternative health and wellness. I've always been an outdoor sports enthusiast, so in the beginning of my practice I gravitated naturally towards sports massage and injury recovery/prevention. However over the course of my career my work has evolved into recognizing the integration of the body is a whole organism, so what presents as neck pain, may begin elsewhere. It's part of my work to piece the puzzle together. I've had trainings in Reiki, Shiatsu, Thai massage, cranial sacral therapy, breath work, gua sha, cupping, trager and more. I will often incorporate these modalities in my treatments to promote a fully integrated experience.
I am thrilled at the response I receive from my clients. Making a difference in someones sense of well being is the greatest reward of my job.
Testimonials
Mira has really excellent hands and a comprehensive knowledge of the body. I always feel tremendous relief from her work. I refer patients to her weekly and they all come back with a big thumbs up. - Dr. Cynthia Wright
I am also an LMT working in the field for over 22 years, and I am incredibly impressed with Mira’s skills, focused presence and truly caring nature. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking exceptional, transformative, healing bodywork therapy!
- Karin Kiteley, LMT
I found Mira to have a heart of gold and hands of steel. I loved the deep tissue massages. - Beth H.
I love Mira's intuitive sensitivity, consistency, and strength. She has lots of techniques for whatever you need which is incredibly important if you have an injury. She's the perfect combination of warm, personable and professional. I highly recommend her bodywork! You deserve it! - Tina M.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a Chinese modality which involves using a tool, usually made of stone, wood, or metal, with which the practitioner "scrapes" in strokes along the targeted muscle tissue. This improves circulation in the tissue, breaks up stuck fascia, and promotes healing of chronic injury. I include this in many sessions, should the client desire the treatment.
Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage
Swedish Massage is the general description offered as a western modality. It's the overarching training that sets the foundation for most massage therapists. It's generally considered a "relaxation massage" and the kind of massage you'd receive at a spa. However, having been in the profession for over two decades, my particular style of Swedish massage has evolved into a combination of relaxation and therapeutic bodywork. My work is deeply intentional and allows for me to "listen" to the underlying tissues and apply pressure as is required by the information I receive. This can mean that while the touch may be relaxing, I'm still attending to unwinding areas of tension with a gentle approach.
MODALITIES
Trigger Point Therapy & myofascial Release
Reiki/Energy Healing
Trigger points are the places in the body which feel like "knots" of pain. They can manifest anywhere in the body and can be very painful, and refer pain to other areas, for instance a trigger point in the shoulder may refer to the base of the skull, causing headache or stiffness. In Trigger point therapy, pressure is applied to the point for a period of time, which interrupts the neural signals that cause both the trigger point and the pain. Over several treatments, this can re-educate the muscles into pain free habits, decrease stiffness in the tissue and increase range of motion.
Myofascial Release addresses trigger points and other fascial adhesions by using slow, deeper strokes, coupled with stretching the tissue. "Myo" meaning muscle and "fascia" meaning connective tissue, which lies under the skin and wraps around muscle fibers. The list of conditions that benefit from trigger point therapy and myofascial release include arthritis; carpal tunnel syndrome; chronic pain in the back, knees, and shoulders; headaches; menstrual cramps; multiple sclerosis ; muscle spasms, tension, and weakness; postoperative pain; sciatica ; temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ); tendinitis ; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; and whiplash injuries.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. I've received all three levels of Reiki training, however, I don't offer Reiki sessions. What I do offer, and will occasionally add into a session (with permission) is energy work. Energy work involves a light touch on the body (or sometimes above, but in my work I make contact.) This affects the nervous system and allows the body to let go of deep emotional stress or tension that may be trapped in the tissues. Clients often experience a dreamlike state, a very deep relaxation like the state between consciousness and sleeping. This can be accompanied by a profound sense of emotional and physical release. This work is subtle, yet can have a wonderful healing affect.
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Bend, OR 97702
Tel: 971-275-2854