ANDREA OHNMACHT, CMT

I have been a massage therapist since 2002 and I love my work! I primarily use Swedish, Deep Swedish, Lymphatic, and Sports Massage, but I often integrate Reiki into my sessions. 1 - 1 1/2 hour Reiki appointments are also available. I especially enjoy performing Lymphatic Massage as it effectively assists with chronic or serious health conditions such as persistent allergies, post-mastectomy healing and immune system concerns. Recently, I incorporated Raindrop Technique into my work, using pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils. I joined Heritage Oak Healing Arts Center in August of 2004. My goal is to create a peaceful, nurturing environment so my clients can relax and unwind. You don’t need a health challenge to have a massage.

Just Because... Massage.

GREG EMERSON, CMT

I became certified as a massage therapist in March of 1990 and started my practice on a part time basis. In 1994, I returned to school to learn Polarity and Acupressure. In March of 1995 I completed advanced training in Acupressure and I began working full time as a massage therapist. In August of 1995, I moved my practice to Heritage Oak Healing Arts Center. Since joining the center I have taken classes in Deep Tissue, Tantric, and Lymphatic Massage, as well as Positional Release. By combining the techniques that I have learned with my natural intuitive skill, my work has evolved into a highly intergrated, therapeutic approach to bodywork.

MODALITIES

Integrated Swedish Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Lymphatic Massage
Tantric Massage
Acupressure
Positional Release

• poor circulation
• swelling from injury or surgery
• joint inflammation, depressed immune response
• chronic colds with sinus and or ear infections
• menstrual problems, post-mastectomy concerns
• allergies
• chronic fatigue
• skin problems
• digestive problems
• depression and insomnia

ACUPRESSURE – A non-invasive, non-toxic, painless therapy for redirecting, restoring, and balancing the Chi energy-flow using finger pressure rather then needles. In addition to applying this technique to the 14 major energy meridians, five-element theory can also be used to identify deficient and excessive energy patterns, thus enabling the practitioner to enhance the balance of the Chi energy.

POSITIONAL RELEASE – incorporates the subtleties of Orthobionomy with gentle stretching and massage to release tight and sore muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The general concept is that the brain controls the tension level of all muscles in the body. When a muscle is tight, the brain is sending an increased contraction signal to that muscle. By gently doing what the muscle wants to do (contracting or tightening the muscle even more) and holding it for a period of 10 seconds to a minute or two, the brain recognizes that the muscle is tight and stops sending the contraction signal. The muscle then relaxes. This technique is effective at releasing most tension around joints. It works especially well for shoulder strains, neck tension, tight forearms, and tight backs.

TANTRIC MASSAGE – This is similar to Swedish massage, in that it is a lighter touch and can incorporate some rocking and light stretching. The difference is that the touch is often even lighter, anywhere from feather-light to medium-firm and the strokes are very slow, often traveling the whole length of the body. This can be a very relaxing massage and quite sensual. It is intended to put clients in touch with the more subtle ways that they like to be touched. It can be received passively, i.e. the client just receives the massage without giving any direction to the therapist, or it can be received more interactively. In this case, the client would give specific direction to the therapist, i.e. “slow down the stroke more”, “go lighter or firmer”, “work that area more”. This method can be learned in a safe, non-threatening environment and then taken back to the client’s romantic relationship to be incorporated as part of their intimate play.

SPORTS MASSAGE – heals old injuries and helps prevent new ones. This type of massage also helps alleviate post-workout soreness - great while training for big events and everyday physical activities.

REIKI – A method of flowing universal energy through the body to heal where needed and to clear blocked or stagnant areas. Reiki may be incorporated in a regular massage or offered as a complete session on its own.

RAINDROP TECHNIQUE – A safe, non-invasive approach that helps to balance the body and spine using pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils. It is based on the idea that “many types of scoliosis and spinal misalignments are caused by viruses or bacteria that lie dormant along the spine. These pathogens create inflammation, which, in turn, contorts and disfigures the spinal column.” Raindrop Technique uses light, feathered finger-stroking to assist the body in “correcting defects in the curvature of the spine by utilizing the antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory action of several key essential oils.” Practitioners have found RT useful for “sciatica, scoliosis, kyphosis, and chronic back pain.” It may also be beneficial in other cases of chronic, recurrent infection, such as in herpes zoster (shingles), and in ameliorating the long-term effects of live vaccines, for example the oral polio vaccine. (Information excerpted from Essential Oils Desk Reference pages 213 and 214 – available from Essential Science Publishing.)

Massage is a uniquely personal experience of being touched in a positive, safe, nurturing way. Touch is a basic need that connects us with others and our selves. A massage session can be a safe place to express this positive touch and reconnect with your body and emotions.

For more information, or to make an appointment, please call:

HERITAGE OAK HEALING ARTS CENTER
11990 Heritage Oak Place, Suite 11 - Auburn - CA 95603
(530) 885-3239