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are a mobile massage therapy service. Top of the line bodywork equipment, extra
soft linens, a variety of music and a sound system is provided at your home,
condo, or bed and breakfast. These visits allow for a total relaxation
experience by eliminating your need to travel after your session. A space large
enough to accommodate a single bed and a warm room (around 72 degrees) with low
lighting is requested. Phones should be turned off and the area free of
distractions. A warm shower is suggested before your massage to help relax you.
Before the session begins, we will discuss your therapeutic needs. This will
determine the type of massage you receive. A typical full body session lasts one
hour and includes work on the head, back, arms, hands, legs, feet, chest, neck,
and shoulders. Professional, hypoallergenic massage lotion is used; aromatherapy
oils may be added upon request.The top sheet on the massage table is used for
draping clients during massage. Proper draping is used at all times and only the
area being worked on is exposed. It is preferable to be completely undressed but
you may chose to wear some clothing for your own comfort.
During the session, you need only breathe. Massage time is for you to set aside
to meditate, relax, journey, or just be. I will gently move you throughout the
session, such as lifting your arm or bending your leg. You are free to ask
questions or speak with me at any time.
About Andrea Leicher...
I am a massage therapist licenced in Hawaii with over 800 hours of training from
the Hawaiian Islands School of Body Therapies and Kona's Center for Muscular
Massage. I specialize in stress and pain relief, and am honored to offer the
incredible gift of massage to you. Testimonials...
I am also an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer; this and my athletic background in
triathlon has been invaluable in helping me to understand the anatomy and
physiology of the body and in my ability to deal with the many different
dysfunctions and disorders that training
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I have been presented with. I offer my clients a
natural alternative to other forms of pain/stress relief and assist with the
rehabilitative . I have in Swedish, Myofascial Release
Techniques, Trigger Point Therapy, Lomi-Lomi, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue,
Neromuscular Therapy and Sports massage. I am also familiar with polarity,
lymphatic , reflexology and cranio-sacral techniques. Most massage
sessions that I give combine a of these techniques; combined with my
palpation skills I have been very effective in treating stress/overuse/traumatic
injuries to soft tissue.
My interest in therapeutic massage stems from a love of the art ever since I
received my first massage as a worn out cross country runner in high school. I
am particularly fascinated with human anatomy and kinesiology, and the
relationship between the physical, emotional and mental bodies. My ultimate goal
is to help my clients attain a deep state of mind and body relaxation and
balance the stresses and injuries of life with the nurturing, caring, healing
art of massage. I am committed to making a lifelong journey towards improving my
knowledge and skills as a healer. Write or call me at 808-936-9617 if you are
interested in becoming a client.
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Myofascial Release: Combine this powerful bodywork technique with any other
session type / length below for profoundly effective treatment therapy. Aren't
familiar with myofacial release? See the modalities section of this site.
Aromatherapy Rejuvination: A carefully selected blend of the highest quality
essential oils that would most benefit your needs is used for this hour long
treatment. Gentle and deeply relaxing to the nervous system, aromatherapy
sessions include thorough face, hand and foot therapy that will have you purring
in delight, as well as lymphatic drainage techniques that will help boost your
immune system. Optional aromatherapy facial mask for your mature moms skin type may be
included by request for an additional $15, please add 10 more minutes to your
session time.
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi: Traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi techniques are very
spiritual, connects your whole body, creates and generates energy shared by both
client and practitioner. Appropriate for both relaxation and treatment purposes.
PACKAGES
Pre-purchase multiple sessions especially tailored to suit your needs and
receive the following fee reductions:
Custom Therapy Relaxation/Treatment Package:
5 Sessions of any length: 5% discount*. This package is designed for you to
choose the types and lengths of therapy from the table below that best suits
your needs.
"Rehabilitative Therapy" Package:
10 Sessions of 30 minutes: 10% discount* . This package is designed to provide
cost effective care for two purposes:
Rehabilitative, medical massage treatment program for clients with known,
diagnosed pain syndroms. The reccommended frequency is 2x per week for treatment
of most syndromes. Depending on the severity and state of the injury (how
chronic or acute) you may need more than 5 weeks of specific, medical massage
treatment in order to effectively treat the syndome. Home care stretching and
strengthening exercises old women may be prescribed in conjunction with therapy. Treatable
pain syndromes are numerous and caused primarily by soft tissue injuries due to
stress, trauma or overuse.
Relaxation, medical massage therapy for clients wishing to receive specific
treatment to selected problem areas. Examples of common body therapy
combinations are: back/neck, head/neck/shoulders or arms/hands).
Note: For both of the above types of care packages it is strongly reccommended
that the client schedule an additional 1 hour general full body relaxation
massage. Our bodies are intimately connected; a pain syndrome in one part of the
body affects the whole and a general full body will contribute greatly to your
general overall feeling of well being and help balance your energy system. This
additional hour treatment may be purchased with the package discount and
scheduled seperately.
"Deep Blue Therapy" Package:
10 Sessions of 60 minutes: 15% discount* This package allows for the traditional
amount of treatment time to address the client's body as a whole, while still
providing therapy for chronic pain syndromes or problem areas (see description
of Rehabilitative & Relaxation Therapy sessions above). Reccommended frequency
is once every week to two weeks depending on the client's needs.
"Complete Therapy" Package:
10 Sessions of 90 minutes: 15% discount* This package allows for a complete,
full body massage with enough time to thoroughly address problem areas/syndromes
(see description of Rehabilitative & Relaxation Therapy sessions above).
Reccommended frequency is once sexy moms every two to four weeks depending on the client's
needs.
* Discounts do not apply to gift certificates, and package sessions may not be
shared.
Session Type
Length
Fee
Myofascial Release
30 min
$30
"Rehabilitative Therapy" Session
30 min
$45
Aromatherapy Rejuvination
60 min
$75
"Deep Blue Therapy" Session 60 min $75
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi 60 min $75
"Complete Therapy" Session 90 min $99
New Clients: Please allow for up to 15 additonal minutes to your treatment time
for the initial consultation, range of motion and muscle testing for
assesment/therapy purposes, at no additional charge to you. Therafter, session
times include charting and changing. Prices include 4.167% Hawaii state tax. In
appreciation of outstanding service, gratuity may be given at your discretion.
RESERVATIONS
To schedule relaxation or medical massage therapy please use the easy on-line
reservation form. You will receive a prompt confirmation via e-mail or phone.
Deep Blue Massage Therapy will provide all bodywork equipment, linens, music and
sound system. Clients need only relax and old ladies journey towards well-being and optimum
health.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Delightful customized Gift Certificates in calligraphic script are available for
the regular cost of any massage, and make memorable gifts for any occasion.
REFFERALS
If an existing client refers someone who receives a massage from Deep Blue,
referring client receives a 10% discount on their next visit (discounts from
referrals may be combined, and only apply to hourly sessions).
CANCELLATION POLICY
If cancellation is made with 24 hours notice, there is no charge.
If cancellation is less than 24 hours notice, and more than 12 hours notice,
half fee is charged.
If cancellation is less than 12 hours, then full fee will be billed to client.
Insurance companies do not pay for no-show and late appointments. If you are on
an insurance claim you are responsible for payment of no-show appointments, as
well as that portion of the bill not paid by the insurance company. Your
cooperation with this policy is appreciated.
LET US DO THE DRIVING! YOU RELAX...
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The term "massage" includes dozens of disciplines which share the use of
pressure, friction and strain upon the muscles and joints of the body for
therapeutic physical responses. This is a short description of modalities that I
use in my massage practice.
AROMATHERAPY...
is the use of plant essential oils for health and beauty treatment. It is often
combined with massage since oils can be used to carry the plant essential oils
while also allowing more pressure to be applied to muscles. Health benefits are
associated with specific choices of scent, as well as various pleasing moods
that can be experienced through the fragrances.
SWEDISH MASSAGE...
refers to a collection of techniques (long gliding strokes, kneading, and
friction) on the more superficial layers of muscles, generally in the direction
of blood flow toward the heart. It is used to promote general relaxation,
improve circulation, remove metabolic waste products and relieve muscle tension.
Swedish Massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system while at the same
time relaxing the nerves themselves. As it can help reduce emotional and
physical stress it is often recommended as part of a regular program for stress
management. Swedish massage is the most common form of massage, and helps the
recipient obtain a feeling of connectedness, a better awareness of their body
and the way they use and position it.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY...
can be considered to be a type of myofascial release that is especially suited
to addressing tensions in the Craniosacral system: the membranes that contain
the cerebrospinal fluid within the head and spinal column, as well as the
cranial (head and face) bones to which these membranes are attached. Release of
restrictions in these membranes and at the sutures between the cranial lobes is
deeply relaxing and may relieve certain types of headache, spinal nerve
problems, tempororomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), and stress in the nervous
system. Other body functions can also benefit and emotional tension may be
discharged through the process of Somato-Emotional Release.
DEEP-TISSUE MASSAGE...
is used to release chronic patterns of muscular tension using slow strokes,
direct pressure, or friction directed with and against the grain of the muscles
with the fingers, thumbs, or elbows. It is applied with greater pressure and to
deeper layers of muscle than Swedish massage.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE...
is a whole body, hands on approach to treatment, producing a profound healing
effect upon the body tissues, eliminating pain and restoring motion. The theory
of Myofascial Release requires an understanding of the fascial system.
(Fascia: A tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a three
dimensional, complex, supportive web from head to foot without interruption,
affecting all components of the musculoskeletal, nervous and visceral (organ)
systems. Fascia surrounds the entire body beneath your skin, envelops whole
muscle groups, individual muscles and muscle fibers, bones, nerves, blood
vessels and organs of the body, all the way down to the the cellular level. Some
fascia is simple sheets, others are complex and multi-layered. Fascia is usually
divided into two types: superficial and deep. While it is not contractile, it
can be passively elastically deformed. That is how it retains tensions from
physical and emotional traumas. It is affected when a person suffers chronic
pain or physical dysfunction. Chronically tense muscles restrict blood flow and
fatigue the body. Both fascia and muscle tissues can become shortened if they
are improperly used. As well, layers of fascia can stick together, resricting
movement and function. )
Malfunction of the fascial system due to trauma, posture, and repetitive stress
injuries, scarring, and/or inflammation can create a tightening of the fascia,
resulting in abnormal pressure on nerves, muscles, bones, or organs. This can
create pain or malfunction throughout the body, sometimes with bizarre side
effects and seemingly unrelated symptoms.
Myofascial release techniques (application of gentle traction, pressures and
positioning, skin rolling, arm/leg pulls, fascial unwinds) are used to evaluate
and treat restrictions in the body's contractile connective tissues (muscles)
and non-contractile supportive connective tissues (fascia). Clients bodies
respond to these techniques with a releasing of muscle spasms, releasing tension
that has been stored in their fascia. This allows more functional flexibility
and mobility of the muscles, fascia and associated structures. If the cause of
the fascial restriction was due to emotional trauma, those feelings may be
re-experienced as the tissues unwind. This is normal and no cause for alarm;
once fully released the tissue can return to it's normal function.
Myofascial Release helps people return to a pain free, active lifestyle.
POLARITY THERAPY...
is a holistic approach to natural health care.The human body has an
electromagnetic field that penetrates and surrounds it, influencing its state of
health. The field is influenced by contact with other fields of similar
frequency. i.e. other people, particularly their touch. Energy fields exist
everywhere in nature, and that the flow and balance of this energy in the human
body is the underlying foundation of health. Stress, tension, pain, inflexible
thinking, and environmental stimuli are among many factors that can contribute
to the restriction of this energy flow in the human body. Such energy blocks can
be released by the use of four therapeutic methods: bodywork, diet, exercise and
self-awareness. The founder of Polarity Therapy, Dr. Randolph Stone DO, DC, ND,
emphasized the interdependence of body, emotions, mind and spirit. Polarity
therapy includes gentle body manipulation and holding pressure points (poles) as
well as counseling on developing positive thoughts and attitudes, understanding
the principles of food combining and easy exercises to increase energy flow.
Polarity is often used by care givers in conjunction with many other therapies.
SPORTS MASSAGE...
uses techniques that are similar to Swedish and deep-tissue massage but are
specially adapted to deal with the needs of athletes and the effects of athletic
performance on the body.
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY...
alleviates muscle spasms and referral pain due to trigger points (TrP). "Trigger
points" are often tender areas located within a tight band of muscle fibers that
are highly sensitve and painful when aggravated. The spasms are partly
maintained by nervous system feedback (pain-spasm-pain) cycle. Spasms also
physically reduce blood flow to the trigger point area (ischemia), reducing
oxygen supplied to the tissues and increasing the spasm. The major goals are to
locate and deactivate the TrP's, reduce spasm, inducing new blood flow into the
affected area. Pressure is applied to TrP's for a short time (between 7 to 10
seconds, usually 3x), which can be momentarily painful but is greatly relieving.
Then the muscles are gently stretched to complete the relaxation process and
re-educate the muscles about their new length. People with acute or chronic
muscle tension and the associated pain are likely to benefit greatly from this
type of treatment.
NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE...
uses advanced concepts in pressure therapy to break the stress-tension-pain
cycle. It is a form of massage that is applied specifically to individual
muscles, used to increase blood flow, release trigger points (intense spots of
muscle tension that refer pain to other parts of the body), and release pressure
on nerves caused by soft tissues. It is often used to reduce pain. It aims to
relax muscle so that circulation can increase and the body will return to normal
neuromuscular integrity and balance.
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE...
improves the flow of lymph by using light, rhythmic strokes. It is primarily
used for conditions related to poor lymph flow, such as edema, inflammation, and
neuropathies.
HYDROTHERAPY...
is the use of cold (gel packs or ice) to eliminate swelling; or the use of hot
(hot, moist packs) to eliminate muscle stiffness or tension. Either can may be
provided by therapist during a massage therapy session or recommended for use as
part of a home care program.
STRETCHING/RANGE OF MOTION...
is done to increase joint mobility and improve muscle tone, and provides relief
from muscle stiffness and tension.
There are many more types of massage and bodywork than those I have detailed
here. For more information please visit the links section of this website.
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Where are you located?
What are your hours?
Will my insurance cover therapy?
What types of payment do you accept?
Do I need a physician referral?
What are some common treatable conditions?
Do I need to wear special clothing?
I have very sensitive skin, will your lotions bother me?
After therapy will my skin be oily and stain my clothes?
How long does a treatment last?
Are there any hidden charges?
Can I purchase a gift certificate?
Do you have any tips on how I can best take advantage of my massage session?
Where are you located?
Deep Blue is a mobile service catering to clients in the Keauhou, Holualoa and
Kailua-Kona area who would like massage therapy at their permanent/holiday
residence. Services provided outside of this range can be accomodated, please
contact us for an extended trip fee quote.
What are your hours?
Therapy Sessions are by appointment and are flexible to accomodate your busy
work/holiday schedule.
Will my insurance cover therapy?
Most insurance plans cover massage therapy only if prescribed by your physician
when you have been involved in an automobile accident or a work-related
accident.
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, local checks and most insurance.
Do I need a physician referral?
You only need a doctor referral if:
1. You have a history of stroke, heart attack, phlebitis, thrombosis or other
blood clotting disorder.
2. We will be billing your insurance company.
What are some common treatable conditions?
Headaches, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, muscle sprains and
strains, stress, low back, neck, leg and face pain.
Do I need to wear special clothing?
No, you will undress to the level of your comfort and will remain properly
draped at all times.
I have very sensitive skin, will your lotions bother me?
We only use premium quality hypoallergenic lotions during therapy.
After therapy will my skin be oily and stain my clothes?
We only use lotions, no oils unless you request an aromatherapy blend. The
lotions will not stain clothes. Most people like to let the lotion absorb into
the skin. However, if you prefer very little lotion residue, tell your therapist
and she will provide you with a towel and some witch hazel to remove any excess
lotion.
How long does a treatment last?
For your first medical massage treatment plan on scheduling up to 1-½ hours,
this includes filling out intake paperwork, building a patient file and
treatment time. Follow-up treatments will take 1 hour. We know your time is
valuable and have set up our procedures accordingly. Please be ready for your
massage treatment at the scheduled time and organize your day so that there will
be a minimum amount of distrurbances.
Are there any hidden charges?
No, you are quoted one price for treatment sessions, which includes 4.167%
Hawaii state tax. Gratuity is customary in Hawaii and not included.
Can I purchase gift certificate?
Yes, gift certificates are always available. They make a unique gift and can be
given to just about anyone for any reason. Our gift certificates are beautiful
and customizable.
Massage Tips
If possible, rest or take a walk after a massage to allow some time to adjust to
your new relaxed state. My clients find this helps them get the most out of a
massage.
Here are some tips for during the massage: If the massage is too light or too
hard, ask to have the pressure changed. Some massage types can be very light
(polarity, cranio-sacral, myofascial unwinding, etc.) but asking is appropriate.
Notify your therapist if you become uncomfortable (or need water, less blankets,
light moved), Remember to tell the practitioner where you hurt. This way the
massage can focus on where you need it most.
Here are some tips for after the massage: Drink lots of water. This helps the
body flush out toxins that you were able to release during the massage. Plan to
take the first 30 minutes after a massage lightly. For example, sit quietly or
go on a short walk . This allows the massage to settle into the body. Some
clients find that a nice warm bath is very refreshing.
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