AREAS OF SPECIALTY.
Deep tissue (specifically acupressure work and finding that sweet spot of going hard but not TOO Hard. That "good hurt" feeling if you will)
Lymphatic massage which in addition to giving the immediate benefits of slimming the body down, helps eliminate waste from the body faster, makes one feel lighter, more energetic, aids in digestion, helps with sleep, and tends to give a very zen mental approach to the rest of the day
Prenatal massage
Assessing whether emotional trauma has also built up in the body along with physical stress and muscle tightness.
Annika’S BIO.
SHE/HER/HERS
As a massage therapist, I believe the emotional and mental approach to one's body wellness is just as important as the physical. I am constantly aiming to find the correct balance of proper body mechanics and strength, while also bringing in the holistic side to body work. I strongly believe that our bodies hold tension due to mental and emotional stress, and through a variety of different techniques we can locate the source of that tension and help eliminate it.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to massage. Even if every single client has back pain, the approach to begin to eliminate that back pain is going to vary from person to person. I strive to find those minute differences in each person so that when you leave our sessions, you feel like there is forward momentum in your own personal journey. I believe that there can be just as much relief through giggling through a session, as there is through silence and deep breathing.
In addition to the physical aspect of massage, I have a strong passion for nutrition and fitness. While I do not claim to be a nutritionist, I have over a decade of research and study into food and the digestive system. I have used this passion to aid in not only my clients goals but my own.
We will consistently strive to find what works for you at the beginning of each session, and I will always check in the next day to see how your body is doing after intense body work. The goal is-and will always be- to leave feeling better than when you came in.
EDUCATION.
Graduate from the National Holistic Institute in 2009
Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Sports massage
Shiatsu Massage
Acupressure
Energy Work
Bachelors Degree from Baldwin Wallace University in 2012
Completed Lymphatic Massage Speciality course through Bologique Recherche in 2016
Licensed through the city of San Francisco
Certified Massage Therapist, California Massage Therapy Council #86970