My name is Rachel, Massage Therapist and owner at Almasana Massage Studio.  I have been a licensed massage therapist since 2009, working in the spa industry for 3 years before opening up my own practice in 2012.  Over the years I have picked up massage techniques through continuing education, internship, and by receiving and giving massages.  I have found what works best for me as a massage recipient and practitioner, and crafted my own unique massage style to bring into my practice.   I prefer using deep tissue massage techniques that are intentional, relaxing, therapeutic and slow.  These slow massage strokes help to facilitate relaxation, which allows me to get deep into muscle fibers without you tensing up, resulting in a better outcome both physically and mentally.   We manifest stress in both our body and our mind, whether its chronic pain from sitting at a desk all day, sore muscles from working out, or you just need to destress. My intention is to help you with all these issues, so you leave feeling a bit more weightless.