ABOUT YOUR SESSION

In order to best serve you, The Healing Heart has a very thorough intake process. The intake, and everything else that happens in your session is completely confidential. You may expect to be treated with respect at all times.  Because our bodies hold the stories of our lives and our belief systems, each client and indeed, each treatment, is extraordinarily unique. Please do not hesitate to communicate your needs. For massage treatments, you will have privacy while you undress, and you will be draped at all times.
All treatments at The Healing Heart are non-sexual.

At The Healing Heart, healing is supported on three levels: physical, emotional/psychological, and spiritual. Based on the clients needs, treatments at The Healing Heart are a customized integration of the following modalities:

PHYSICAL REALM

Deep Tissue massage
Deep Tissue massage is deeper and more specific than Swedish. Deep tissue strokes often run across the muscle fiber, a technique called "cross fiber friction". It can relieve chronic and severe pain, as well as dissolve scar tissue. Deep tissue sessions may focus on one or two areas only.

Pregnancy massage
Regular massage during pregnancy really helps to support the body as it changes to support growing life. Many of the more uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy can be lessened or alleviated with massage and bodywork. After the first trimester, this is a side lying massage.

Hot Stone Massage
Hot stones are used as massage tools in this wonderfully relaxing and therapeutic treatment. The heat just feels good, but it also inspires muscles to relax and increases circulation in the body.

NOTE: The Healing Heart uses only the finest quality, organic oils in their massage treatments. Many people don’t realize that the fastest way any substance is absorbed through the body is through the skin. Several years ago, Kat stopped using massage creams due to their toxic ingredients, and began using organic oils.  Her health and your health are important!  Oils have healing properties; the oil used during your treatment will be selected specifically for you based on your health intake and your goals for the session- just another example of the extraordinary care provided at The Healing Heart. All of the oils used are locally made by Mystic Journeys; they contain essential oils, flower essences and gemstone essences and are also available for sale at The Healing Heart.

Cupping
Cupping is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique. Cups, either glass or plastic, are placed on the clients skin and suction is created via heat or vacuum.  The superficial muscle fibers and connective tissue directly underneath are pulled up into the cup.  If oil is applied to the skin first, the cups can be moved, an action called “running cups”.  Running cups mimics the movement of some deep tissue techniques, primarily skin rolling, and is often more comfortable than manual manipulation. Cups have many uses and can be extremely effective in relieving chronic tension in the muscles.

EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL REALM

Zen Shiatsu
Shiatsu, a type of acupressure, means "finger pressure." Acupressure systems address meridians, or invisible energy channels, within the body. The practitioner balances the meridians, enhancing the wellness of the client, by manipulating points along the channels. Zen Shiatsu is a particular style of shiatsu based upon the teachings of Shizuto Masanaga. Shiatsu is done through clothing.

L.I.M.B. therapy
L.I.M.B. therapy (Laughter Infused Massage & Bodywork) is an inventive and profound creation of Kat’s. The concept is simple: a healing treatment with a generous dose of intentional humor. Clients who receive this work are always grounded and ecstatic about being in the body when the session is finished, making it a great choice for people who tend to become spaced out or disconnected from the body following bodywork.

SPIRITUAL REALM

Intuitive Energy Medicine
IEM uses muscle testing to pinpoint imbalances in the physical, emotional and energetic bodies and to determine the origin of the imbalance. Throughout the process, the client receives tools for accessing their own body’s intelligence as well as resources for bringing the body back into a harmonious state of being. This process addresses the causes of dis-ease and the symptoms. One treatment is usually sufficient.

IEM can be used to shift psychological and emotional states as well as physical discomforts.

Sessions last approx. 2 hours and are $200.

Reiki
Reiki is a type of energy work. Through a laying on of hands, the practitioner channels universal life force energy through their hands and balances the physical and emotional energies of the client. An extremely gentle and profound modality, Reiki is done through clothing.

Psychic Readings/Tarot Readings
Kat uses clairvoyant, psychic, and coaching techniques to guide the client into a deeper understanding of themselves and their energetic patterns. Sessions can be done with or without Tarot cards. These modalities are NOT PREDICTIVE! The goal is increased self awareness and more resources for navigating one’s life skillfully.

Tuning Forks
The sound waves of tuning forks balance the subtle energy systems of the body. When a fork is struck so that it produces sound, the body resonates with the wave, modifying the the body’s frequency. Tuning forks can be used on or off the body, and are very relaxing.