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Lora Medina-Pechy
Certified Massage Therapist
Providing: Relaxation, Pain Relief and Wellness

Serving the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana and beyond.

Swedish Massage - A method, using smooth   gliding, rolling, squeezing, kneading, gentle cross  fiber and friction techniques applied to the top    layers of the muscles.                             
Benefits: Relaxing, detoxifying and rejuvenating.

Deep Tissue Massage - Focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue using short strokes and firm pressure, by using fingers, thumbs, forearms, elbows and cross fiber techniques.              
 Note: Careful consideration is given to the client’s specific needs and comfort level which determines the amount of pressure applied.               
Benefits: Releases the chronic patterns of muscle tension in the body.

Sports Massage - Focuses on muscle systems  relevant to a particular sport using a combination of stretching, Swedish, deep tissue and pressure point therapy.             
Benefits: Enhances athletic performance.

Integrative Massage - Using a combination of Swedish, deep tissue, pressure point, stretching and reflexology techniques,  allowing the client to experience different methods.             
Benefits: Relaxing, detoxifying, balancing and rejuvenating.

Pre and Postnatal Massage - Using gentle Swedish massage and mild stretching to ease bodily low back and hip flexor shifts during pregnancy. Note: Approval from clients obstetrician/midwife requested.             
Benefits: Improved sleep, reduced discomfort and increased stamina.

Heated Rock Massage - Using smooth, soothing warm rocks in unison with Swedish and lymphatic   massage on all major and minor muscle groups as well as specific pressure point areas.   Benefits: Increases blood circulation, reduces muscle tension, grounds and balances body functions.

Head, Hands & Foot Massage - Focuses on above areas listed and uses a combination of pressure point and reflexology techniques.    Note: Treatment received on optional massage table or “Zero Gravity Chair”.     Benefits: Relaxing, balancing and  rejuvenating.

Foot and Hand Reflexology - After a  warm, soothing herbal foot & hand soak, thumbs are applied onto reflex pressure points that correspond with  specific body areas.    
Note: Client relaxes in a comfortable “Zero Gravity Chair” while receiving treatment.   Benefits: Aides in balancing body functions.

Chair Massage - Positioned in a specialized chair, this massage is applied while fully clothed using a combination of stretching, deep tissue, cross fiber and pressure point therapy.               
 Note: Good treatment for those that seek a “1^st time” therapeutic session as an intro to massage therapy or simply for those that have limited time to receive a treatment. Great for lunch breaks!          Benefits: Relaxing and rejuvenating, as well as  eliminating chronic patterns of muscle tension.

Breath Work Release and Aromatherapy - With personal instruction, client goes through a short series of breath release techniques (verbal inhales, exhales and sighs) using positive visualization in unison with gently inhaling specific aromatic medicinal oils. Benefits: Relaxing, detoxifying and balancing.

Foot and Hand Salt Glow Scrub - After a warm soothing herbal foot & hand soak, specialized sea salts (containing nourishing trace minerals), medicinal herbs, flowers and scented oils are gently massaged into the hands and feet, cleansing and exfoliating, followed by a relaxing moisturizing hand and foot massage.  
Note: Client relaxes in a comfortable “Zero Gravity Chair” while receiving treatment. Benefits: Soothing, cleansing, invigorating.

 Salt Glow Body Scrubs - Mixture recipes based on the specific needs of the client using  specialized sea salts which contain nourishing trace minerals as well as medicinal herbs, grains, ground nuts and fruits, flowers and scented oils which are gently massaged into the skin areas needed,  exfoliating and leaving the skin smooth and supple. The client showers thereafter, using cleansing, moisturizing herbal body shampoo’s provided.   
Benefits: Relaxing, cleansing, detoxifying, rejuvenating and moisturizing.

Herbal Body Wraps - Mixture recipes based on the specific needs of the client using medicinal herbs, flowers and scented oils which are applied to the overall body. The client is then wrapped with a specialized heat blanket, which enhances the    treatment. Then rest and relax while you receive a soothing head and foot massage! The client showers thereafter using cleansing moisturizing herbal body shampoos.              
Benefits: Relaxing, detoxifying, toning and moisturizing.

Mud Body Wraps - A detoxifying treatment using medicinal mud and varied herbal ingredients, gently applied to the overall body. Then the client is wrapped with a specialized heat blanket, which     enhances the treatment, then to rest and relax while receiving a soothing head and foot massage. The client showers thereafter using cleansing    moisturizing herbal body shampoos provided.  
Benefits: Relaxing, detoxifying, toning and moisturizing.

Head and Scalp Treatment - Warm, nourishing herbal oils are applied and massaged into scalp to  balance and restore hair’s natural vitality while receiving a neck, shoulder, arm and hand massage.  After treatment, client showers and rinses hair with cleansing, moisturizing herbal shampoos provided.
Benefits: Relaxing, cleansing, conditioning.

Note: For questions concerning more information about these techniques call: 406-381-2052

Rates can vary depending on services, travel and other needs, please call for quote.

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