Miranda's Massage

 meditation for the body

  

What is Massage therapy?

Massage is a therapeutic modality that has a long tradition of use in all cultures since early civilization, with references in medical texts nearly 4000 years old.

Today it is defined as "the systematized manipulation of soft tissues for the purpose of normalizing them", and has a number of useful applications, affecting both the physical and emotional bodies.

The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being through the avenue of touch. 

What are the benefits?

Therapeutic Massage: 

• relaxes the whole body
• loosens tight muscles
• relieves tired and aching muscles
• increases flexibility and range of motion
• provides exercise and stretching (especially Thai massage)
  
• decreases chronic pain
• calms the nervous system
• lowers blood pressure
• lowers heart rate
• increases circulation of oxygen  and nutrients to tissues and organs
  
• aids digestion and intestinal function
  
• enhances skin tone
• assists in recovery from injuries and illness
• helps prepare body for strenuous workouts
  
• strengthens the immune system by stimulating lymph and assisting elimination of waste products
• reduces tension headaches
• reduces mental stress
• reduces spasm and cramping
  
• improves concentration
• promotes restful sleep
• aids in mental relaxation

Please review the Rates & Services section to determine which kind of massage is right for you.

why meditation for the body?

Meditation means awareness. Whatever you do with awareness is meditation. It usually involves turning the attention inward to a single point of reference - in this case, your physical body.

The word meditation, is derived from two Latin words : meditari (to think, to dwell upon, to exercise the mind) and mederi (to heal). Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom. 

As you relax deeply, massage offers you the opportunity to focus inward, and bring awareness into each part of your body. Amidst a busy lifestyle, filled with commitments, deadlines and everyday stresses, receiving a massage is an essential to maintaining mental equilibrium. 

Even if the client prefers to sleep during a session, they can rest assured that the therapist will bring a high level of awareness to their massage. Before beginning, Miranda focuses her mind with the intention of imparting healing, drawing on the Buddhist teachings of compassion, loving kindness and mindfulness.

Please see the section on Massage & Medicine for further information on how massage can help reduce stress.

New to massage? 

The good news is, you don't need any experience! Even if you have never received a massage before, you will begin to feel the benefits after only one session.  

Every client is different, and whether your goal is just to take a time-out and relax, or address a specific physical issue, Miranda will always discuss what you hope to gain from your session, tailor-making the massage to meet the requirements of the individual.