| Rates for services: Swedish 1 hour $55.00 1 1/2 hours $70.00 Neuromuscular & Trigger Point Therapy: 30 minutes $30.00 1 hour $60.00 1 1/2 hours $75.00 Prenatal: 1 hour $60.00 1 1/2 hours $80.00 Package Rates for Swedish: * 3 one hour sessions for: $150.00 * 12 one hour sessions for: $540.00 Gift Certificates Available |
About Leah: Leah was born in the small country town of Linden, Iowa. Her love of the outdoors brought her west to the beautiful mountains of Colorado - where she now resides with her husband in Chipita Park. Along with her love of staying active by biking, hiking, and skiing across Colorado, her key passion is to serve others. Her drive to help others led to fields of study in health and wellness. She graduated in 2004 from Hastings College, NE with a B.A. in combined major of Psychology, Sociology, and Religion. She is also a graduate of the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy. After completing a total of 1,150 credit hours, Leah is currently certified in Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Trigger Point Release Therapy. She has also studied and performs Sports Massage and Prenatal Massage. Member of the American Massage Therapy Association. |
| Specializing in: Swedish: This style comes to mind when most people think about massage. The goal is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of the blood returning to the heart. Additional techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading and stretching. Neuromuscular / Trigger Point Therapy: A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of hte body. The pain may be sharp and intense or a dull ache. Trigger points are caused by muscle overuse, poor posture, or injury. This treatment is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage the recipient actively partcipates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort. Prenatal: A general massage with techniques designed especially for the mommy-to-be. Massage during pregnancy provides physical nurturance, helps to reduce stress put on the body and alleviates neck and back pain as pregnancy progresses. |
| Massage Therapy By Leah Vankirk |
| BENEFITS OF MASSAGE: Stress Reduction Deep Relaxation Reduced Muscle Spasm Greater Joint Flexibility and Range of Motion Reduced Blood Pressure Increased Circulation of Blood and Lymph Fluids Relief From Tension-Related Headaches Improved Posture Strengthened Immune System Reduced Levels of Anxiety Increased Body-Awareness Reduced Formation of Scar Tissue |
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