Myofascial Therapy (Myo) melts adhesions and restrictions that occur in the fascia (skin that surrounds the muscles). The massage stroke is slow and allows the client's body to adapt at its own rate. Once the fascia is restored to normal length, the muscle tissue can re-establish its natural tone and flexiblity. Myo can be used in conjunction with other deep tissue and relaxation modalities, creating a customized session.

Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) uses a specific sequence of massage techniques throughout the length of the muscle and where it attaches to the bone. These attachment sites have many nerves that sense the length, tension, and location of the muscle. By working these attachment sites and trigger points (specific spots of irritability) within the muscle, the nerves send different signals to relax the muscle and return to its natural tonicity. NMT can be combined with other deep tissue and relaxation modalities, creating a customized session.

Sports/Athletic Massage benefits professional and novice athletes. Sports massage can be used before an athletic event, game, or workout to enhance performance and prevent injury. Afterwards, sports massage helps recover tired muscles and increase circulation. Between events, maintenance sports massage can be used to facilitate the healing process of injuries, and to aid in the prevention of future injuries. Sports/Athletic Massage can be combined with other deep tissue and relaxation modalities, creating a customized session.

Swedish Relaxation Massage applies gentle, soothing strokes from head to toe which relaxes and rejuvenates the body. Research has proven that massage can decrease stress signals and increase circulation throughout the body, promoting a calm sense of well-being. Swedish Relaxation Massage can be combined with other deep tissue and relaxation modalities, creating a customized session.

It has been observed that congestion or tension in any part of the foot mirrors congestion or tension in a corresponding part of the body. Treating the whole foot can have a relaxing and healing effect on the whole body. A heated herbal neck wrap (optional) and an invigorating foot bath are included in the one-hour seesion to increase relaxation. Reflexology/Therapeutic Foot Massage can be combined with other deep tissue and relaxation modalities, creating a customized session.

Heated basalt lava stones are applied to the body to help relieve stiff and sore muscles, to balance and relax the body and mind, and to foster a sense of well-being.
Makes a fabulous gift!

Hands feel restored after a treatment with an exfoliating scrub and warm paraffin. The glow gently and effectively awakens circulation while removing accumulated residues and impurities. Warm paraffin deeply moisturizes dry skin and increases blood flow, renewing tissue from the inside out; it also may sooth arthritis symptoms and more. After a dip in warm, soothing Theraffin paraffin wax, your hands are nestled in cozy mitts to help restore moisture. The result rosy, creamy smooth hands.

Feet feel rejuvinated after a treatment with an exfoliating scrub and warm paraffin. The glow gently and effectively awakens circulation while removing accumulated residues and impurities. Warm paraffin deeply moisturizes dry skin and increases blood flow, renewing tissue from the inside out; it also may sooth arthritis symptoms and more. After a dip in warm, soothing Theraffin paraffin wax, your feet are nestled in cozy mitts to help restore moisture. The result rosy, creamy smooth feet.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Massage is a nurturing touch designed to help alleviate stress and bring balance to the body. Pregnancy massage can increase circulation for both mother and baby, and decrease muscle strain from the growing demands on the mother's body. Postpartum massage can aid in restoration of abdominal muscles and alleviate muscle fatigue from labor and delivery.

Theracare’s new pediatric touch therapy program provides individual touch therapy treatment sessions for children and their families. Services are available for well children and children with special healthcare needs.

Some benefits include:

• improved muscle tone
• improved joint mobility
• improved respiratory function
• improved sleep patterns
• improved gastrointestinal function

Parents also report that they benefited by feeling closer to their child, feeling less stress and anxiety, and feeling empowered to provide touch therapy as part of their child’s healing process.

Reiki is a light, hands-on touch focusing on twelve areas of the body, as well as areas of specific pain or discomfort. Reiki balances the energy system of the body and encourages a deep relaxation, so that the body can work most effectively to heal itself and to relieve stress. The client remains fully clothed for the treatment. Reiki can be combined with deep tissue and relaxation massage, creating a customized session.

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that modifies and corrects restrictions in the CranioSacral system to improve wellness and enhance the body's self correction/regulation mechanism. Reiki techniqus are incorporated in the session to balance the energy system. The client remains fully clothed for the treatment. CranioSacral can be combined with deep tissue and relaxation modalities, creating a customized session.

1/2 Hour Reflexology,
Silky Hands & Feet Treament,
Extra pampering footbath, &
Express hand massage with body butter

1 hour Therapeutic Massage,
Silky Hands & Feet Treatment,
Rejuvenating Back Spa Scrub Treatment,
Extra pampering footbath, &
Express hand massage with body butter

1 hour Therapeutic Massage,
1/2 hour Reflexology,
Silk Hands & Feet Treatment,
Extra pampering footbath, &
Express hand massage with body butter

A series of five 30 min. customized sessions can combine deep tissue, relaxation massage, and healing arts.

A series of five 1 hour customized sessions can combine deep tissue, relaxation massage, and healing arts.

A series of five 1 1/2 hour customized sessions can combine deep tissue, relaxation massage, and healing arts.

A series of five 2 hour customized sessions can combine deep tissue, relaxation massage and healing arts.

Taking time to de-stress and connect with friends and family is important. Relaxation Massage Class explores the many benefits of massage. The applications of relaxation (Swedish) massage strokes will be demonstrated and practiced in seated and table (lying) massage routines. Techniques for self care will also be demonstrated. Participants will be able to give relaxing massage to friends and families as well as themselves. Private classes can be tailored to fit participants interests. This class is not designed to prepare the attendee to become a massage therapist or receive payment for massage as additional education would be required.

For those interested learning how to perform relxation massage on friends, family and themselves.

To be scheduled with instructor in either a 4-hour class or split into two 2-hour classes

Pregnancy Massage Class is designed for family members to provide physical and emotional support to a loved one during pregnancy and labor. Expectant mothers and one companion (can be spouse, partner, family member or friend) learn relaxation pregnancy massage techniques, labor massage techniques, postural re-education as well as proper lying positions. Some benefits of pregnancy massage include: a decrease in stress, anxiety and muscle tension; an increase in circulation and overall well being of mother and baby; and creates a nurturing environment for couples to bond with the unborn child. This class is not designed to prepare the attendee to become a massage therapist as additional education would be required. Doulas or other paid care givers would also need additional training to perform massage. Class size is limited.

To be scheduled with instructor in either a 4-hour class or split into two 2-hour classes.

Energy Balancing for Yourself & Others . . .
Taking care of yourself and others is the focus of this two-part class series. In this class, attendees learn Reiki Level I self-healing techniques, Reiki methods to help others, tips for application in the care provider setting and receive the Reiki I attunement. Reiki II is designed for individuals who wish to expand their skills.

Attendees receive: the Reiki Level I & II attunements by Reiki Master Ann Zalek, a Reiki Level I & II manual, and a certificate of completion. NCTMB CE hours are available for massage therapists.

$250 including two snacks, Reiki Level I & II manual and handouts. $50 non-refundable deposit due prior to the class

Reiki I & II Offered: Private/Semi-Private training scheduled by appt. at TheraCare.

This Class is for Family/Professional Caregivers, Health Care Professionals, Healing Arts Practitioners(and anyone interested in learning Reiki)

The Reiki III class is designed for individuals who wish to deepen their practice. Reiki I & II training by a Reiki Master (Usui) is a prerequisite. Attendees learn the symbol for Reiki Level III, advanced techniques for hands on and distance work, and receive the energy intensifying level III attunement.
Attendees learn: attunements for all levels; advanced techniques for hands on and distance work; teaching tips, and receive the energy intensifying master/teacher attunement.

Attendees receive: Reiki III & Master/Teacher manual, two attunements, laminated grid, certificate.

Reiki III & Master Offered: Private/Semi-Private training scheduled by appt. at TheraCare.

This Class is for Family/Professional Caregivers, Health Care Professionals, Healing Arts Practitioners(and anyone interested in learning Reiki)

Dunstan Baby Language is an invaluable tool for parents & caregivers to discern the meanings of baby’s sounds from birth. Learning sounds/words for their baby’s basic needs for hunger, tired, need to burp, gas and discomfort, signals parents/caregivers to respond to baby’s specific needs with appropriate settling techniques. From birth to 3 mo., babies across the globe exhibit the same reflexes with sound, such as the sucking reflex with sound that produces the word “Neh” i.e. hungry. By opening the lines of communication between parents/caregivers and newborn babies with the Dunstan Baby Language, families will experience numerous benefits. Expectant Parents (third trimester) and Parents & Babies (up to 3 mo.) It is a customized class for expectant parents or as a parent-baby experience

By Appt. Only - Private/Semi-Private Class
1 Private/Semi-Private 1.25 hr. training @ $50.00 per family + $25 materials fee

Parents/caregivers enjoy learning to massage their babies. Massage stroke sequences for each body area (e.g. legs & feet, stomach, etc.) are introduced gradually throughout the four-session course. Ample time is provided to review strokes at each class. In addition, a gas/colic routine and gentle movements (aka baby yoga) are included in the class. During infant/baby massage classes, there are no 'performance standards.' Massage is done at the pace the babies are willing to accept. The class provides an opportunity to learn and share nurturing touch with your child and a chance to connect with other families. Private/Semi-Private training by appt.

Children(2 wks. to 12 mo.) and parents(1-2 adults)

1-4 customized training sessions