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COVID- CLEAN
At Vita Nova Massage, I pride myself on maintaining a clean environment. From doorknobs and chairs to the massage table itself, I clean and disinfect everything. Click here to read my Covid-19 cleaning protocols. ​
THOROUGH INTAKE
Each session is prioritized with some time to learn about your goals and massage preferences. It's also important to be aware of any current or new health conditions or allergies so we can plan accordingly. To complete your paperwork, click here.
CUSTOMIZED SESSION
Periodic communication during the session is encouraged so that I can adjust anything to your comfort level. I work with you to figure out what's best. It can vary for each massage. ​
KIND WORDS
Toni is fantastic, I have been going to her for quite some time and a repeat/happy client. She always makes it a point to remember the details of your personal preferences to ensure you have the best experience on her table. It’s always a relief to know I have a session booked with her - she goes in tough on the areas you need her to go hard in and you always walk out feeling relaxed and relieved from pain.
Her place is spotless and clean to make for a worry free and relaxing massage. Would recommend her across the board! Extremely professional and responsive when coordinating appointments.
- Shelby Garland
INGREDIENTS
ASHIATSU
Barefoot massage, believed to have originated in India, has evolved through Asia and beyond before being introduced to the Western world as Ashiatsu. In this unique technique, the therapist utilizes overhead bars for support while delivering a massage with their feet. This approach provides broad contact that glides effortlessly over bony areas like the spine, while effectively addressing the surrounding tissues. Although some clients might initially feel apprehensive about a therapist standing above them, this treatment is actually safer than many everyday activities, including driving. By seamlessly incorporating barefoot techniques into my fusion massages, most clients are pleasantly surprised at how natural and fluid the experience feels.​
FULL BREAST/CHEST
​ Full breast/chest gets integrated into a full body massage with verbal client consent and annual written consent. I don't work with too much breast tissue unless it's a specific focus area, but I move them around to access and treat the chest wall. It can help clients with mastectomies for cancer treatment or prevention, breast reductions, breast augmentation, and gender-affirming mastectomies. As well as for clients experiencing fibrocystic breast tissue, menstrual-related tenderness, and muscle pain or weakness in their chest, shoulders, and neck. In my full-body massages, I integrate attention to the breast and chest areas with verbal client consent and annual written permission. While I generally avoid focusing heavily on breast tissue unless specifically requested, I gently maneuver it to effectively treat the chest wall. This technique can be particularly beneficial for clients who have undergone mastectomies, breast reductions, breast augmentations, or gender-affirming surgeries. It also supports those experiencing issues like fibrocystic breast tissue, menstrual-related tenderness, or muscle pain and weakness in the chest, shoulders, and neck.
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For clients seeking more coverage, I provide nipple covers or chest drapes to enhance comfort. In Washington State, clients may choose to have their upper torso uncovered during the session with informed, written consent, serving as a gentle introduction for those who are curious. Ultimately, this work is designed to be beneficial for anyone open to exploring it.​​
LATIN-THAI
The massage therapist utilizes their whole body to massage and stretch the client. I may sit, kneel, stand, and get under or over the client while using my knees, shins, and feet to massage. Communication is crucial as this work can be very intimate. My instructor, Luisa Vargas, created this style, and it is called LV7 Sports Massage. It is faster-paced than mine and includes more stretches and movements. Her video below can help show some techniques I will incorporate into the deep fusion massage.
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Smooth stones are heated to the perfect temperature to massage with. The sensation can make it feel like your muscles are getting melted, allowing for ultra relaxation and pain relief. The stones help warm and treat focus areas. I use them individually or simultaneously while massaging other areas using different limbs.​
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CUPPING
The gliding and negative pressure of cupping is another tool to help achieve relaxation and treatment goals. Some compare it to myofascial work. I like to integrate it into focus areas for an enhanced sensory experience. It can be as gentle or intense as the client needs. Cupping can help identify potential areas of tissue tension. Not all clients will enjoy this. And for some health conditions, it is contraindicated. Marks or bruising may appear, but I try to avoid this with dynamic cupping and communication.
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Warm oil is applied with Swedish glides. Knuckles, elbows, and forearms get used to gradually ease into a deeper pressure to help relieve tension and stress. My knees or shins generally rest on an area of the body while I use my hands for detailed Swedish deep tissue work on another part. I no longer offer Swedish Deep Tissue by itself as it was damaging my hands and wrists. Everything is blended.
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Massages are not supposed to be painful. It's counterproductive if you're flinching. The saying, "No pain, no gain." is a myth. There is no evidence to show that being more aggressive is more effective. I prefer to go deeply and gently. With all massage styles, we are engaging the nervous system through touch. Some clients respond better to lighter pressure, and some to deeper or slower work. A mix is preferred by most.
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