I don't even know where to begin when it comes to what is wrong with me, but Ana Helena asked! Her goal seemed to be my wellbeing and how to get me pain and tension free. She customizes each massage to the needs of the client and she uses several different massage techniques to make you feel amazing. She is just so darn good at what she does. She is really an experienced, knowledgeable massage therapist. Granted, I've had some very relaxing massages from people who have given lazy massages, or who give the "going through the motions" massage, or the typical husband squeeze, squeeze, done foot massage, but I felt THIS massage was with purpose and turned out to be very effective! Once it was all over, I felt like I was made of Jell-O. I felt more flexible. I felt like my chest really opened up. I felt like I was able to sit with good posture without pain. I felt my normally tight leg muscles finally relax. The tension was gone... seriously. I was a little concerned at first because my neck muscles were so relaxed it felt like a chore to hold my head up... I guess it felt strange to have that level of relaxation. Don't worry - my head didn't fall off or anything like that.
The location: She has a studio in the building connected to Sizzle Pie off of Oak. If the building is locked, you have to ring her to open the door - Lucky for me, someone was walking out right in time for me to go in. Once you get to her studio on the 4th floor, the door might be closed, but if you go right inside the door she has a little sitting area where you can wait until she is finished with her client before you.
I had such a great experience I made an appointment for my husband who has chronic back pain and sees a chiropractor regularly. This will be his first ever professional massage and I think it will be very healing experience for him. read more