Massage by Jo, LLC

A slow movement light modality performed with manual technique to reduce swelling and inflammation, support immune system, and promote relaxation

Deeper pressure, friction and kneading techniques combined with point-pressure to release trigger points and knots to ease pain. Generally can work on 2-3 areas per session, like back and neck, legs and back, back and arms.  Due to Covid-19 no face or TMJ work at this time.  Uses a coconut-free cream for smoother glide and to reduce friction on the skin.  

Working with your individual needs, health history and body to create a massage that is safe and effective.  May integrate myofascial release, active-resistance, strain-counter-strain, trigger-point, sports and deep-tissue techniques. Custom music selection and preferences for quiet or conversation creates a client-focused experience. May choose no lotion, cream or grapeseed oil.   

A slow movement light modality performed with manual technique to reduce swelling and inflammation, support immune system, and promote relaxation. Because most lymph nodes are located within the torso, even a 90 minute will often be only upper body.  Can be done over light fabric or directly on skin. 

Deeper pressure, friction and kneading techniques combined with point-pressure to release trigger points and knots to ease pain. Generally can do a focus area and full body massage in a longer session.  Due to Covid-19 no face or TMJ work at this time.  Uses a coconut-free cream for smoother glide and to reduce friction on the skin.   

A truly customized experience to work with complex medical history and unique needs.  Not available for first time clients, as I will use my judgement for safe and effective treatment.  However, this can be as varied as working on parent and child in the same session, customizing for pain relief associated with auto-immune diseases or degenerative disc disease or reducing scar tissue. My studio is wheelchair accessible, and I can also do seated, semi-reclined or chair massage. 

A four step Foot treatment for Happy Feet.

which includes soak, scrub, massage and paraffin wrap.   The 90 minute session contains a minimum of 60 minutes of massage, choosing from reflexology, lymph drainage, or deep tissue.  

Using elo-stone induction heated stones, hot stone massage focuses on adhesions and stiffness.  Using stones for focused heat and precise pressure enables getting the most knots/minute of any style I offer.  

One focus area, Very light massage modality aimed at reducing swelling or inflammation.   Especially useful after surgery or when recovering from illness.  

One or two focus areas. Trigger point and deep tissue to get out knots and alleviate pain from muscle tension.

Gentle trigger point and goal focused prenatal massage for parents to be. 

3-40 minute massages; one each of:

* 4-step foot protocol, soak, scrub, massage & paraffin wrap

* Hot stone back and shoulders using Elo Stones 

* lymph drainage or myofascial abdominal massage. 

Can be scheduled back-to-back (120 min) or on separate days.     

Many people hold a lot of stress in their tummies. This gentle massage focusing on fascia and adhesions softens and releases this stress. It can also break up scar tissue from c-sections and other surgeries and help the body reabsorb extra skin.  

Back and shoulders are the most common places for pain and knots.  Using elo-stone composites for hot stone massage is the fastest way I know to get out these knots which are stubborn as we are.  

Zipping through the same 4 steps as the 90 minute version, this quick 40 minute massage focuses on exfoliating and moisturizing tired feet, with just enough time to make them feel pampered and relaxed.