Massage therapy began as a sacred system of natural healing as long as 5,000 years ago. However, cultural shifts rendered it a disreputable form of indulgence for extensive periods of history. Civilizations in the East and West found that natural healing and massage could heal injuries, relieve pain, and prevent and cure illnesses. What's more, it helped reduce stress and produce deep relaxation. Enduring these turns, massage has experienced resurgence in modern times. Today, massage therapy stands as a highly respected holistic healing method practiced across the world. In a professional and private setting, I primarily use organic oils and provide full body massage, for all main areas of the body including face. As I work around the body, I undrape only the specific muscle groups that are being worked on at a particular time. Please note, essential oils (Aromatherapy) can be added to any massage session, or lotion can be used in place of oils.

The gentle but firm pressure of a Swedish massage improves circulation and eases muscle tension and pain. Swedish massage is generally a full body massage with oil or lotion and it works on all major muscle groups in the body. The purpose of the oil or lotion is to ensure smoothness of strokes. The therapeutic benefit of this massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Other possible benefits include stimulation of circulation, immune and lymphatic systems, an increase in muscle tone, and a balance of the musculo-skeletal systems. Most importantly, Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load and for many it also reduces blood pressure. Swedish massage strokes are generally lighter and performed with gentle pressure.

Using muscle testing (applied kinesiology), holding pulse points, and applying gentle pressure in a specific sequence to various points on the body, accesses mind-body healing. As a whole-body healing & energy-balancing technique,Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) helps remove the interference that keeps you sick and in pain. When you address the cause rather than the symptoms, you activate your body's innate ability to heal. As you think of memory stressors, your practitioner stimulates the pressure points, thereby accessing and reconnecting the body and mind. Not only will you start to feel less pain, but your body will also start to heal and repair itself. Receiving a B.E.S.T. treatment in conjunction with different modalities (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, etc.) enhances the healing process.

The word "reiki" in Japanese translates roughly as "universal life force energy." Reiki massage is a gentle form of energy healing for the whole body and mind. A calming, relaxing and de-stressing effect is experienced by most clients. Energy flows along a pathway in the body. Certain points ("chakras" or "meridians") control corresponding parts of the body, with the heart chakra, for example, governing the organ along with feelings such as love and compassion. Serenity has taken classes to achieve "attunement" so we can connect with ours clients' energy. Using our hands we clear the negative energy and create a healthy flow. Clearing this energy encourages the body to heal itself, as well as easing anxiety during difficult rehabilitations such as chemotherapy or surgery.