Massage and Reflexology both help to relieve stress, promote relaxation, and help the body to heal by bringing it back to balance.
Massage is the manipulation of the body's tissues and muscles to help relieve pain and stress using therapeutic techniques, like trigger points, muscle energy, myofascial release, and pin and stretch, just to name a few.
Reflexology is different in that it's not massage. It works in conjunction with specific points, similar to accupressure or accupuncture, to stimulate those points with skilled finger pressure so a deeper level of relaxation, stress reduction, and coordinated healing can be achieved. Work is done either on the face, ears, hands, and feet or can be a combination of those areas, and works with the nervous system. Clients are fully clothed during reflexology sessions and only the face, ears, hands, and feet are exposed.
Both therapeutic massage and reflexology are both great options for self-care and well being. They offer similar benefits for stress relief, relaxation, revitalizing energy, assisting with circulation, promotes better mental health, and helps bring the body back into balance so you can go out and enjoy life.
Divine Breakthrough Bodywork is Divine signature work using a hybrid of modalities and strategic planning that looks at healing from all levels (spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical) to figure out where you're at, where you'd like to be, and how to get there. It's a beautiful process where you discover what you're made of and who you're meant to be. It's sacred work.
"Healing isn't about fixing what's broken - it's about breaking patterns that were never yours to carry and unlearning what hurt you." Vex King
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the body's hydraulic system from the top of the head to the base of the spine.
It's used to treat a wide range of issues by using gentle pressure to manipulate the bones of the skull, spine, and pelvis to improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and restore balance to the nervous system.
This therapy enhances the body’s natural healing processes to improve the operation of the central nervous system, dissipate the negative effects of stress, enhance health, and strengthen disease resistance. It is often used for pain management, and to help with physical and emotional problems.
Craniosacral therapy is a great option for anyone with back and neck pain, migraines and headaches, TMJ, vertigo, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, post-concussion syndrome, and may also help with central nervous system and neurological disorders.
This method is supported by the American Medical Association and may be eligible for insurance reimbursement.
It's recommended to refrain from stimulants (caffeine, alcohol, drugs/marijuana) prior to your session in order to get the most out of the session.
If eating prior to your session, light meals are best.
Drinking plenty of water before and after your session is also a great idea.
If this is your first appointment with Divine Breakthrough Bodywork, you can fill out the health history forms that will be at the front desk when you arrive. Please arrive 15 minutes early to your session to fill out the paperwork.
Self-care is super important and either a massage or reflexology are perfect ways to help relieve stress, relax, and just overall feel better.
Depending on your pain points and/or levels, massage is recommended at least once a month. For chronic pain, 2-3 times a month is a good guideline.
Similarly for craniosacral therapy, reflexology, HeartMath, or other coaching sessions, 1-2 times a month for self-care and more often for chronic issues.
Multi-session value packages are available.
Divine Breakthrough Bodywork (formerly Ann's ECA Massage) is located inside the
Body & Soul Wellness Center at 500 Harvey Rd, Suite 102, Manchester, NH 03103.
Parking is free and there are spaces available in the front or back of the building. When entering from the front, please walk downstairs to the ground level.
When you arrive, if I am still in a session, please feel free to sit in the waiting area until the session is completed. We have complimentary water (cold and room temperature) as well as a coffee station for use while you wait.
We do have a 24 hour cancellation policy, meaning any cancellation less than 24 hours will forfeit the deposit to cover the therapist's time.
We know that emergencies happen and we are happy to reschedule your appointment and apply any deposits to the new day/time.
Please call the office at 603-802-4008 as soon as possible to advise of any cancellations.
Each session is customized to you based on the level of stress or discomfort you have going on at the time.
Health history forms provide the therapist with important information that will assist in making sure there are no contraindications for your condition and allow us to put more focus on areas that will have maximum benefit.
If this is your first appointment with Divine Breakthrough Bodywork, you can fill out the 2-page health history form upon arrival.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to your session to fill out the paper form.
If we are in session when you arrive, the forms will be waiting for you at the front desk.
There's a difference between deep tissue and deep pressure. Deep tissue can get into those muscles that are difficult to access and can cause pain and it's normally in specific areas of the body. We do offer deep tissue work for specific areas of discomfort.
Deep pressure is maintaining that pressure for the entire session. Rating on a scale of 1-5, light pressure would be a 1 and 5 would be the deepest pressure.
Our style of therapeutic massage is more relaxing and falls between a 2 to 3.
We offer a couple different techniques to assist with deeper tissue work. Cupping is one which uses silicone suction cups can assist with getting into the deeper muscles, we also use hot stones, and infrared as well and have had wonderful results.
If you still feel like your goal is a full session of deep pressure, we can refer you to a therapist who specializes in that pressure level.
