Located at Dave's Place Salon & Day Spa in Cottage Grove, Oregon Please read the info below about my services and policies before trying to book an appointment with me. After you have read all of the info below, call me to schedule your first appointment! My interest in science and holistic health lead me to my career in Massage Therapy. The effect massage has on the Central Nervous System is fascinating to me, for this reason my goal as a Licensed Massage Therapist truly is "body and mind" therapy. While i work to provide relief from structural issues, my goal is to calm down the nervous system as well. I do not believe that Massage Therapy needs to include pain on the table to be effective and productive. I believe the opposite to be true! I believe the body keeps the score and that in order for it to let go, it needs to realize hands are for healing not hurting and that keeping sessions low on the pain threshold help the body to let go of stored tension and anxiety while painful techniques cause the body to armor up and hold on. I provide a middle of the road approach. Clients feel the relief of being well worked on while also experiencing deep relaxation. Massage modalities offered and trained in;  Relaxation Massage Classic Swedish Massage  Pre and Postnatal Massage  Gentle Deep Tissue (see explanation below) Cupping Therapy (Modern Cupping Therapy Company) Therapeutic Cupping for Lymphatic Drainage (Modern Cupping Therapy Company) Oncology Massage (SC4OM) Manual Lymphatic Drainage -Vodder Method (KLOSE Institute) PNF based Facilitated Stretching (ProActive Massage LLC) Q & A **What will a massage session be like? Many people are seeking massage therapy for their first time and are concerned about what to expect.  1- Massage Therapy is modest and respectful. You will be draped at all times under a sheet and blanket except for the specific area that is being worked on. After it is worked on it is covered up again.  2- All gluteal work is done through the sheet layer, and no work is done on the upper 3-4" of the inner thighs.  3- Breasts and genitals are covered at all times and never touched or massaged! ***Zero Tolerance Policy*** I am a licensed professional! I have a strict zero tolerance policy. Any form of sexual solicitation, requests, innuendo, jokes, conversation, etc. the session will immediately end, full session price will still be charged, and person will be banned from future sessions with me.  4 - Enforced c ancellation policy. By booking an appointment, this spot is reserved for you. If you No-Show, or fail to give a 48 hour notice to cancel your appointment, you will be charged 50% of the appointment fee. If a card was used to book the appointment, a portion will be refunded back to you. If a card was not used, no future appointments can be made until it is paid.   "Gentle Deep Tissue" - Rather than the traditional  "no pain, no gain" Deep Tissue Massage, my method is the blending of Swedish, gentle/non force Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point Massage techniques. The Combination still allows for activation of the Parasympathetic Nervous System while also addressing knots and deeper tension. Since my goal is true mind and body therapy, i believe "no pain-no gain" deep tissue methods are counter productive and negates therapeutic benefits for *all* systems of the body. I use broad based, gentle, non force, sloe methods for deep tissue work. If you are of the "no pain, no gain" mindset and feel that the only way you can get relief is from the traditional forceful "Deep Tissue Massage" style where you have to grimace and hold your breath through out the session, **i am not the right therapist for you**.      You can call and book via the salon: (541) 942-4353 Or call me direct to discuss/book your first session:  (458)-245-6746