Massage

Specialty Massage Menu
• Prenatal
• Thai Massage
• Deep Tissue
• Relaxation
• Minis

Prices (All types of massage are the same price)

60 minutes | $80
90 minutes | $120
Minis | $40

Prenatal – 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester are welcome to receive bodywork. The massage is performed in a side lying position with pillows for support and comfort. Organic lotion is used. Pregnancy massage is extremely beneficial for the mother-to be and the baby. It is shown to:
• Reduce muscular discomfort and cramps in the low back, hips, upper back, neck, and calves
• Reduce sciatic nerve pain
• Reduce swelling
• Increase blood and lymph flow which can help eliminate toxins, lessen fatigue, and deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the mother and baby
• Help relieve anxiety and depression which may improve sleep
• Helps prepare the mother mentally and physically for the labor process by bringing more awareness to the body
Check with your doctor to get the OK for massage during pregnancy
Pregnancy Massage Article

Table Thai Massage* – Also known as the ‘lazy man’s yoga.’ Your therapist will use her hands, forearms, legs, knees and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. The best part is that you just remain relaxed and breathe. No yoga experience is necessary. Acupressure, stretching, compressions, and joint rotations will be used in this energizing yet calming massage. No oil is used during this session.
• Reduce low back pain and upper back tension
• Improve posture
• Improve flexibility
• Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression
• Increase energy
• Improve range of motion of joints
• Improve sports performance
• Centers the mind and body
Please wear loose fitting clothing and socks

Deep Tissue – This massage uses deep gliding strokes and releases trigger points (taught bands in the muscle and tissue that cause you pain). This massage is best for people looking for a deeper massage to relieve tension and pain. Open communication with your therapist is to be expected for this therapeutic technique.

Relaxation – De-stress, improve circulation, and let your mind become still with this nurturing and relaxing massage. This massage uses flowing traditional Swedish strokes with organic lotion.

Minis* – This 30 minute treatment will refresh and revitalize tired, aching muscles. Please wear loose fitting clothing.

* Thai Massage and Minis are an excellent choice for a post spinning or pilates workout massage. Since your muscles are already warm, these clothes-on treatments will be more effective in releasing tension, stretching and elongating muscles. Don’t worry if you’re kind of sweaty, just bring an extra change of loose fitting clothes and socks to change into for the massage!

Ivy Swanson’s Biography
Ivy received her massage therapy training at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. The program at PCOM involved training in eastern and western styles of massage, such as Tui Na (acupressure), Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Swedish, and Deep Tissue. She is certified in pre-natal massage and has experience working in clinical and spa settings. Ivy uses a variety of techniques to best meet the client’s needs. A session usually involves trigger point therapy, passive stretches, joint mobilization, and myofascial release. She has a very intuitive touch, always finding those spots that need attention. She has successfully helped people with low back pain, hip pain or stiffness, neck cricks, neck pain or stiffness, headaches, IT Band Syndrome, upper back/shoulder pains, and general inflexibility. She is serious about helping her clients meet their goals through massage therapy.

Contact Information:
Ivy Swanson, Licensed Massage Therapist
773-296-9660 or email Ivy for any questions

To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~Buddha