Therapeutic Relaxation Massage Therapy

Therapeutic relaxation massage takes the smooth flow of a relaxation treatment and adds in healing techniques that help to ease injury, pain or disease. Each therapeutic case starts with an assessment to ensure the best treatment plan, with the goal of restoring your body's natural ability to heal and find balance.

What to Expect at Your First Treatment

Arrival

On your first visit, plan to arrive 15 minutes early to complete your health history form (or to save time, complete the form emailed to you in advance). Keep in mind that if you’re driving, you may need a little extra time for parking.

Intake

Next, you will head to the treatment room with your therapist. There, you will review your health concerns, complete relevant assessments, discuss a treatment plan, and cover any further questions you may have.

Prep

You will then be left alone to disrobe (you may undress down to your comfort level). For your privacy and safety, you’ll remain covered by the linens at all times. Only the part of the body being worked on will be uncovered.

Enjoy

Every treatment is uniquely suited to your needs. Open communication about your experience throughout the treatment is invited. You are welcome to initiate as much or as little conversation as you like.

Specialties

Stress & Anxiety

Neck pain

Whiplash

Insomnia & Headaches

Fibromyalgia & CFS

Pre & Post-Cosmetic Surgery

Restless & Heavy Legs

Modalities

Swedish Massage

Long, gliding strokes encourage circulatory health. Kneading and scooping techniques help loosen tight muscles and encourage a relaxed, blissful state of mind
Dynamic Cupping

Myofascial cupping encourages healing by creating a suction on the skin using silicone cups that pull up underlying tissues and fluids close to the surface of the skin.
PNF Stretching

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching is technique where the muscle is stretched and contracted using resistance to increase range of motion.
Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy uses compression and stretch to release the palpable nodules that create pain and sensitivity associated with trigger points.
Myofascial Release

Fascia that is rigid and fixed is treated with sustained, light pressure and stretches. This technique can loosen restricted connective tissues and alleviate pain.
Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage uses light, rhythmic strokes to encourage the flow of lymph through the body, which can lead to feeling relaxed and lighter.
Auricular Therapy

Auricular Therapy is an integrative reflexology treatment that uses acupressure on the ear. This treatment can help treat digestion, low mood, or insomnia.
Active Release

In this technique, varying levels of pressure are applied to muscle tissue while actions and movements are performed by the client.
Sound Healing

In some sessions sound healing is used in the treatment, including the use of intentional music, tuning forks, crystal bowls, or a rattle.
Nourishing Lotion

No chemical lotions here. We use 100% organic, cold-pressed babassu oil, which is nutrient-rich, hypoallergenic, and low-comedogenic.

FAQs

Price is for treatment time. First-time clients will also receive a complementary intake, which typically lasts about 10-15 minutes.
Le Soleil Health & Wholeness
- 60 Minutes, $108
- 75 Minutes, $128
- 90 Minutes, $148
When the body and mind are given space to relax, it is able to do it’s deepest healing work. Carissa’s approach supports this by providing a calm, nurturing, and relaxing environment to help address:
- Stress and anxiety
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Insomnia
- Fibromyalgia & CFS
- TMJD
Carissa works to create a gentle environment for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). She welcomes people with sensory processing sensitivity into the treatment space.
Carissa’s approach to deep tissue massage is not about causing pain or using heavy pressure. It is about understanding of the layers of the muscles in the body and how they will relax, lengthen and release. Most techniques are applied with medium to light pressure.
Carissa fulfills the 2200-hour educational and licensing requirements of most extended health benefit plans. An itemized receipt with licensing number will be provided to you upon payment for services, which can be submitted by you to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Carissa currently offers direct billing with most health insurance providers.