My name is Gail Warren and I thank you for visiting my web site. I have a private massage therapy practice in downtown Sonora. I have been a therapist for over ten years in the Sierra foothills. I have studied a variety of techniques and can customize an optimal treatment for you. These are some of the techniques I may incorporate into your massage:
This classic method utilizes long flowing strokes on the body. This massage soothes sore muscles, improves circulation and leaves you feeling peaceful and relaxed.
Lava Stone Massage:
This massage incorporates smooth heated basalt stones into the treatment. Stones are placed along pressure points while the application of lotion on the warm stones are used to massage the body. You are blanketed in warmth, as stones melt away stress.
Ashiatsu Bar Massage:
This is a very unique treatment. Ashiatsu (pronunced Ah-SHEE-ought-su) is a Japanese word meaning 'foot pressure'. This technique combines massage methods used in Thailand, Japan, and Southern India. Using overhead supports, I am able to apply very deep soothing strokes to the muscles of the back of the body with my feet, utilizing my body weight. This is a truly wonderful experience causing deep relaxation, relief from tight muscles, and a stimulation of your body's own self-healing capabilities.
Pressure points are pressed and held along the body to release tension and to stimulate the body’s innate self healing capabilities.
All of these techniques may be used in your treatment, depending on your needs, and this will be discussed prior to treatment so I can customize your massage.
A good massage affects you on many different levels, everyone has the innate abilities to heal themselves, and with skilled touch the results can be amazing.
Please do not hesitate to call with any questions you may have.
My office phone number in Sonora is
Training: 550 Certified Hours approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education
National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork No. 519830-06
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Member
Highlights of my training include:
Certification in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy and Lava Stone Massage by Ruthie Hardee, www.deepfeet.com
One year teacher training apprenticeship with Edward Spencer, senior instructor of Ashiatsu, www.ashiatsu.us
Professional Specialization Diploma in Advanced Shiatsu from the Acupressure Institute,
www.acupressure.com
Add $5- for the additional of Lava Stone Massage to any treatment
Valeria Maldonado is a Certified Massage Therapist. She was born in Argentina where she spent a good portion of her young adult years however; has been residing in the LA area for the past 15 years. S