Our therapists provide a plethora of experience, modalities, knowledge and most importantly, compassion.
Myofascial Techniques
Myofascial release is a form of bodywork that can be immensely effective in decreasing pain, restoring range of motion and breaking down scar tissue.
The magic of myofascial work is in the breakdown or release of adhesions or scar tissue within the connective tissue that binds together muscles, bones, organs and nerves. When tension is released throughout the connective tissue, it can return to it's normal, flexible state. Thus, the client can feel more flexibility and less pain.
Connective tissue (or fascia) is one contiguous, structural unit, so it's important to keep the "architecture" of our body healthy and mobile.
*LMTs available for this modality: Kirsten, Shawnn, Graham, Kim, Renae, Anne, Wendy, Erin, Emily
Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage
Ashiatsu is a massage technique that involves the application of the practitioner’s feet, rather than the hands or arms, to a patient’s body. In Japanese, ashi means foot, and atsu means pressure; so it literally translates to foot pressure. During an Ashiatsu massage, therapists use their bare feet to deliver deep compression, long gliding strokes, and/or assisted stretching. If you are someone who prefers very deep pressure and you’ve yet to find a therapist who can go just that deep, try Ashiatsu!
*LMTs specializing in this modality: Kim and Wendy
Lymphatic Breast Massage
Lymphatic Breast Massage is a bodywork modality in which the global breast tissue is palpated for areas of density and the lymphatic tissue is moved towards lymph nodes and ducts allowing areas of density to often reduce over time.This is a deeply therapeutic style of bodywork that can be used as a prevention tool for breast cancer. In this session we use special herbal oils to help with lymph drainage and edema. Lymphatic Breast Massage can be performed by a practitioner in as little as 30 minutes-or can be incorporated into a longer session.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Gabrielle
Full Body Lymphatics/Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic drainage is a gentle practice that encourages the drainage of lymph nodes and the movement of lymph fluids around the body.
The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from body tissues as well as delivering hormones and other essential nutrients. The lymphatic system can become congested, even calcified, or blocked in certain areas especially after receiving surgical procedures. This modality works to increase the flow of the lymphatic fluid helping to alleviate blockages and since the lymphatic system is so central to many of our bodily systems that keep us vital and healthy this can be a key to creating homeostasis in other areas as well.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Gabrielle
Prental or Postpartum Bodywork
Maternity massage can address different needs for each woman depending on her unique phase in the maternity process. Pregnant women can benefit from bodywork in many ways, including reduction of low back pain, sciatic-like symptoms, and reduce swelling in the joints.
Postpartum bodywork includes techniques that increase milk production, restore muscle tone to abdominals, helps reposition the pelvis and spine after delivery and relieve pain for upper back muscles that newly support heavier breasts and the weight of carrying an infant. If cesarean scar tissue is part of your experience, we use gentle myofascial techniques to alleviate the pain associated with this surgery.
*Emily, Gabrielle, Kirsten, Graham, Ruby, Casandra, Wendy
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage or Joint Mobilization
Traditional Thai Massage is a form of bodywork that involves compression, deep stretching and acupressure. Slow, yoga-like positions are common in these sessions. No oil or lotion is used and the recipient remains clothed during the treatment. Traditional Thai massage work is most commonly done on a mat on the floor.
Thai massage is a great form of therapy for those who want to increase their range of motion by opening up stiff joints and connective tissue. Modifications can be made to implement Thai massage techniques on the massage table as well.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Casandra, Kirsten
Vibrational Sound Therapy
Vibrational sound therapy can retune your body, mind and spirit, encouraging relaxation, healing and wellness. This service uses therapeutic tuning forks placed on the body or over the body to create a combination of tones and vibrations that produce a state of deep calm and act as an expression for release of the central nervous system.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Kim, Gabrielle, Kirsten
Acupressure/Meridian Therapy
Acupressure and Meridian Therapy are therapeutic modalities that involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the body, known as acupoints, to promote the flow of energy (or "qi") and restore balance, or alternatively accessing the different meridians from Traditional Chinese Medicine and applying gentle massage techniques to stimulate the flow of qi or life force energy. It’s based on principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine and is used to relieve pain, reduce stress, improve circulation, and support overall well-being. This non-invasive method can help release blockages, relax muscles, and enhance the body’s natural healing abilities.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Gabrielle
Craniosacral Therapy
Using precise techniques and light touch, the practitioner assesses the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and invites change in order to restore harmony. This not only affects structural change but has much wider healing implications, allowing one to drift into a meditative space while making space for the body to unwind fascial tension in a subtle yet powerful way. The therapist can access the craniosacral system by gently touching bones of the skull, the sacrum and other areas of the body. Many people find it deeply relaxing, and it can support the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
*LMTs specializing in various lineages:
Kirsten and Graham- Osteopathic CranioSacral Therapy
Gabrielle and Emily- Visionary Craniosacral Therapy
Cupping Therapy
The philosophy behind cupping is “Where there is stagnation, there will be pain. Remove the stagnation, remove the pain.”
Cupping works through the power of suction. As a result, the skin and fascia (in which the blood vessels, glands, nerves, ligaments and tendons are wrapped) are lifted resulting in myofascial decompression. The suction in the cups causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn into the cup. Cupping is much like the inverse of massage - rather than applying pressure to muscles, it uses gentle pressure to pull them upward.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Shawnn, Kim
Abdominal Manual Therapy
This treatment focuses on organs, muscles, and fascia of the abdomen, back, hips, and pelvis. At its essence the practice of abdominal therapy stimulates the flow of nerves, blood, energy, and lymph, thus assisting the body in achieving and maintaining its natural healthy balance. It is a blend of massage and healing techniques that address matters of the mind, body and spirit, and can aid with, but not limited to: digestive issues, irritable bowel syndrome, reproductive health, menstrual health- PMS, painful periods, irregular periods, ovarian cysts, fibroids and more.
Visceral Manipulation is a gentle, hands-on therapy that focuses on the internal organs—like the stomach, liver, intestines, and others—and the tissues that surround them. These organs are meant to move naturally with your breathing and daily movement, but sometimes they can get stuck or restricted, especially after injury, surgery, illness, or long-term tension.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Emily- Arvigo Technique
Kirsten, Erin, Emily- Barral Institute; Visceral Manipulation
Craniosacral Therapy for Infants
Many babies and parents, today, struggle with the epidemic of tongue ties (which is controversial in the medical community), constrained cranial bones, have trouble latching with both breast-feeding and bottle feeding, reflux, torticollis and more. These early months of life are extremely impactful for both parents and baby while they manuever their way through feeding, sleep, and creating long-lasting bonding and attachment. In these sessions, we will discuss early motor development, sometimes work intraorally, provide craniosacral therapy, and check on early reflex restrictions. Our goal is to help parents feel resourced and empowered in these early months of life.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Kirsten
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) & Intraoral Mouth Work
Your masseter muscle is a primary chewing muscle and it's also a muscle that clenches your jaw and grinds your teeth. So it's easy to see how the masseter muscle can become easily irritated, causing "trigger points" to form. These adhesions can lead to myriad issues in the head and neck region such as tension headaches, bruxism, TMJ syndrome, and not as commonly, tinnitus and toothaches.
Fortunately, these trigger points are quite common and relatively easy to treat with massage therapy techniques. Both intra-oral jaw techniques as well as working superficially on the jaw and neck can be very effective treatments for TMJ disorders.
*LMT specializing in this modality: Kirsten, Anne
Structural Integration
If you’ve ever felt like your body is working too hard just to stand or walk, or you’ve had ongoing tension in your neck, shoulders, or low back, this can help. It’s about getting to the root of the issue—not just treating symptoms.
Structural Integration is a hands-on therapy that focuses on improving how your body is aligned and how it moves. It works by releasing deep tension in the body’s connective tissue—called fascia—which wraps around your muscles and organs. Over time, things like injuries, posture, stress, or repetitive movements can cause this tissue to get tight or stuck, pulling your body out of alignment.”
*LMT specializing in this modality: Shawnn and Kirsten
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Sandpoint Medical Massage & Bodyworks, LLC is a clinic that provides massage and manual therapy. We offer a variety of therapeutic modalities such as myofascial release, maternity massage, cupping, CranioSacral therapy and more. We offer discounted packages which can help you invest in longer-term treatment. We also offer supplementary services such as a full-spectrum infrared sauna, somatic awareness workshops and classes, stretching and restorative yoga classes and weekly community meditation! You can contact us and get more information on insurance coverage that is available for massage & bodyworks services. Our aim is for you to find an appropriate therapeutic bodywork technique or service that meets your needs.