Swedish Massage Back to Top
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
If you are looking to help the bodies natural detoxifying process, add Dry Brushing for $10, a 15 minute treatment. This helps exfoliate, increase circulation, move lymphatic fluid, decrease cellulite (if done regularly), stimulates and uplifts.
90 min $75
120 min $90
Deep Tissue Massage Back to Top
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
If you are experiencing musculoskeletal pain/headaches, Massage Cupping would be a great add on, only $15. Massage Cupping helps to lift and relieve restrictions, increases circulation, pin points certain meridian or "chi" points and is very relaxing.
90 min $80
120 min $95
Pregnancy Massage Back to Top
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
90 min $80
120 min $100
Massage Cupping Back to Top
Massage Cupping is a very old treatment with evidence of use dating back to 3000 BCE. The first appearance was in Egypt in 1550 BCE and China was in 1000 BCE. Hippocrates (father of western medicine) in 400 BCE - applied as part of ‘humoral’ medicine balancing blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile - imbalances that led to sickness.
What can cupping help with?
Opens the upper jiao to treat cold, heat, and wind invasions, treats common cold, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema and tight connective tissue/scar therapy/adhesions and chronically tight muscles and deep tissue.
Western Medical Explanations: Cupping moves stagnant blood and lymph, releases adhesions in the connective tissue and can loosen scar tissue. Also reduces inflammation and allow for better blood flow.
Here at Adagio, the Fire or Air technique is offered depending on preference and specific need. Try it as an add-on to a massage or get a foot reflexology treatment with essential oils/herbs and foot soak together to fully rejuvenate yourself.
What should I expect?
With massage cupping, there can be some side effects. When relieving the 'sha' or blood stagnation, there can be some bruise-like marks where the cups are applied. Some people experience more petechiae while others get a little pink. These marks should go away within 4-7 days depending on the amount of blood stagnation. If you prefer a light treatment, I can adjust the cups to suit your needs.
The cups are applied usually on the back and should remain covered for up to 24 hrs after treatment.
By opening the channels and increasing circulation, those areas are sensitive to wind. Just like if you leave the window open at night and a draft hits your neck, you are likely to get a 'kink' in the neck or increase in muscle tension.
More vigorous cupping can cause soreness just like with a deep tissue massage. Make sure you drink plenty of water after any massage or cupping treatment to help move the toxins out. Arnica is usually applied after treatment to help motivate the movement of the stagnant blood.
Saturday Market Back to Top
Come see me at Saturday Market under the Burnside Bridge over by the water and enjoy a massage outside! Usually I am there on Saturdays, but sometimes I am there on Sundays also.
If you need a quick fix, this is the place to go! Get a massage for however long you want. Saturday Market is open on Saturdays from 10am-5pm. Sundays from 11am-4pm.
Hope to see you there!
Outcall & Special Events! Back to Top
Massage on wheels! Experience a therapeutic massage in your home so you don't have to call a cab or deal with driving after your treatment.
Also offering chair or table massage for special events. I can accomodate weddings, family reunions, party's and business meetings/seminars.
Value your employees wellbeing by having a massage therapist come to the office once or twice a month. It is a great way to show you care and value their hard work and health.
Sliding Scale & Trade Back to Top
The sliding scale program is for anyone who wants a massage but is either:
Unemployed, Retired, Student, on Disability (Just about everyone).
Trade is something I really enjoy doing also! It lessens the burden of having to use money. If you have a skill that can help me in some way, ex. Grocery Store Owner or Farmer (organic preferred), Apartment or House Management (trade for living space), Mechanic, Computer Savvy, Marketing, PR, Artist.....bring it and we can work out a trade!
