Welcome!
My Name is Jill Zandstra. I am a certified massage therapist (CMT) and Reiki Master/Teacher. I enjoy being in a profession where I can provide a safe relaxing, educated space to practice massage and Reiki and help people achieve a pain free stress free life.
I offer the following massage and will continue to add to my education so please visit often to get updates:
Reiki Energy Work
A healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being. More than 60 U.S. hospitals have adopted Reiki as part of patient services, according to a UCLA study, and Reiki education is offered at 800 hospitals. The Healing Touch Professional Association estimates that more than 30,000 nurses in U.S. hospitals use touch practices every year.
Ionic Foot Detox
The primary benefit of an ionic detox footbath is that it enhances the body's own natural detoxification abilities. This allows the body to remove heavy metals and other toxic elements from the body more efficiently. Assisting the body's natural detoxification process results in: A stronger immune system.
Ionic Detox has been shown to:
Remove toxins, free radicals, heavy metals, body waste products that can cause organs damage.
Improve Body Alkalinity creating environment where viruses, bacteria, yeast, fungus and parasites can't survive.
Relieve pain and tension including headaches
Purify the blood and lymph
Increase peripheral circulation
Stimulate and balance Immune System
Enhance Nutrient Absorption
Reduce inflammation and unwanted fluid retention
Help clear up skin
Assist in Weight Loss
Slow down aging and improve body flexibility
Quicken Recovery time from disease or injuryionic
Increase Oxygen in the body
Rejuvenate and Energize your whole body
Improve Sleep
Hot stone Massage
During a hot stone massage, the techniques of a regular massage are applied. However, the therapist also works with hot stones during the massage.
Five benefits · 1. Pain relief · 2. Stress relief · 3. Increased joint flexibility · 4. Decreased muscle spasms and tension · 5. Better sleep
Medical Massage
Medical massage is used for several different physician diagnosed issues. Just a few of the reasons I use medical massage are to rehabilitate injuries once no longer in acute stage, ie: knee/hip replacements, rotator cuff strain/surgery, back and neck fusion along with break down scar tissue. I also work with Multiple sclerosis and Fibromyalgia to help reduce pain and improve over all health.
Deep connective tissue massage
Deep connective tissue massage releases tension in the fascia to relieve chronic pain. This intense form of therapeutic massage combines aspects of Swedish massage and myofascial release to heal dysfunction. Deep tissue massage is a commonly asked for massage in spa and clinical settings. It is used to address pain in a specific area and is commonly used.
Infant Massage Classes for parents or one on one sessions in my studio or your home
I teach parents how to massage their little one from age 0-2yrs old. This is one of the most powerful things you can do for your baby and for yourself! Listed below are some of the benefits of massage for infants:
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Speeds myelination of brain & nervous system
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Increased body awareness
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Enhances ability to handle input & respond with relaxation
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Raises infant's stimulation threshold
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Reduction of stress
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Increased appetite (great for premature babies)
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Improvement in sleep patters
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Helps relieve discomfort from gas, COLIC and constipation
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Improves blood circulation
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Helps with digestion
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Stimulates growth hormone (great for premature babies)
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Improves immune function
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Deepens Bonding
Daily infant massage may assist to ward of POST-PARTUM BLUES. When a mother touches her baby, it increases her prolactin & oxytocin-The Nurturing Hormone-thus fostering nurturing feelings towar the baby.
Pregnancy massage
Pregnancy massage, also called prenatal massage, is a good way to relieve some of the aches and pains experienced during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is hard on a woman's body. The added weight and relaxing of the ligaments that occur during pregnancy is stressful on the joints, especially the pelvis. Carrying the baby causes the pelvis to tilt. This puts pressure on the lower back. There is also a lot of stress put on the neck, shoulders and upper back.
Getting massaged during pregnancy can:
- decrease symptoms of depression
- reduce anxiety
- relieve muscle aches
- lessen joint pains
- regulate hormones
- reduce swelling
- improve labor outcomes
- improve newborn health
Pregnancy massage can also relieve nerve pain. Sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome sometimes occur during pregnancy.
