Chelsea Blackford, LMT
Massage is an investment in your health physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Integrative bodywork is my specialty! I integrate the modalities of Myofascial, Acupressure, Cranio-Sacral and Swedish to customize for you in what you need that day, that hour and in that moment.
Where I work is where you relax, acknowledge the past, and set goals for the future.
Integrative Massage is a significant part of any healing journey. Through this process, I evaluate the body holistically, including the effects of emotion, thought life, and spiritual connection on your well-being.
If you’re prepared to redefine your approach to self-care and healing, then I’m honored to walk alongside you.
Integrative Massage brings these wonderful modalities together
Swedish Massage
When the majority of people think of massage, this is what they know it to be. However, the definition of massage is not swedish. Swedish is simply a style. Swedish is defined as a series of sliding and gliding strokes on the body with lubrication like lotion, cream or oil. This may include vibration, tapping and cupping of the muscles in stimulation or kneading and rhythmic strokes all in order to relieve muscle tension. Swedish in and of itself is very relaxing to the nervous system due to its rhythmic sequence. I like to explain Swedish as being like an exploration of the body. Beneath this exploration are areas that may need detailed attention, release and a patient touch for encouragement in letting go. Areas that may be the root cause of what you might be seeing me for in the first place. This is where the following Therapies step in along the way for brief moments, yet by themselves they can certainly take the spotlight.
Acupressure
Acupressure is the holding of points on the body. These points may be points of tension or even in some cases, what we would commonly call knots. Some points are and can be specific. Yes, your body contains energy. The human body is an energetic being. I will hold with light to moderate pressure to help the energy of the body freely flow and release tension in these areas. Body energy can get ‘trapped’ thus creating tension patterns and knots in the body. The body can have blocked energy, too much energy, or have too low of energy. I hold these areas until I feel the body release. This can sometimes take anywhere from 3-5 minutes. Acupressure is something that can be integrated into a session or can be a full session solely on its own.
Benefits of acupressure include but are not limited to relief of sinus pressure, headaches and migraines, motion sickness, muscle pain, TMJ related issues, stress management, insomnia. It really does aid in bringing balance and harmony to the body as a whole. Ever pinch your nose with your thumbs when you have a headache? You’re intuitively giving yourself acupressure.
Craniosacral
The spinal fluid in the spinal cord is continually moving back and forth along the spine from the cranium at your head, to the sacrum at your hips. New spinal fluid is regenerated by your body every six hours! This movement is also called the Cranial Wave but is also called Cranial Rhythm or Pulse.
An entire session can be focused on cranio sacral. Full cranio sacral sessions are more still on my part as I work from your sacrum to your head in a series of gentle holds. This allows your body to release tension in the form of physical, emotional and psychological stress. The goal is regain balance of the cerebral spinal fluid and affect the nervous system by bringing the body to a state of peace. This can be an effective therapy for those struggling with anxiety, depression, brain fog, migraines and headaches, ear ringing, sinus pressure or fluid, sleep disturbances, back pain and more.
I also integrate Myofascial Release, Stretching & Range of Motion as well as muscle testing. More information on this to come….
Confidentiality
Sessions are strictly confidential. In compliance with Federal and State laws, I will only share your confidential information if I have your signature on a qualifying document or by court order. I may seek consultation and share details of your case with other professionals in order to provide you with the most effective and ethical service. By signing a form, you can give me permission to speak about the details of your case to any other current members of your helping professionals team. Your personal identity will be kept confidential in any professional consultation unless I am speaking directly to a member of your professional team that you have named and signed, or on another qualifying document.
Important things to know before booking:
- The massage room is not wheelchair accessible. The massage room is located on the second floor within a historic home and salon. Stairs are required to reach the second level of the home. Wheelchair ramp access is available for first floor access only.
- Children are not allowed in the massage room while the Parent is receiving bodywork. Children are not allowed to be unattended in the Salon as per the Establishment owner. The salon does not offer childcare services at this time. If you are a parent who has a child, who is a minor, please plan accordingly.
- For Parents who are booking a session for their Child who is a minor, Parents are required to be in the massage room during the session of their child. Written consent will need to be signed prior to the session.
- Should a client feel more comfortable with a significant other or adult family member in the room with them, I will consider on a case by case basis when asked by the client. It is the right of the client to have confidentiality and a safe space during treatment.
- Session Timing: Please arrive right at the time you scheduled! This ensures that we are able to complete a required intake, table time and closing notes at the end of your session. Late arrivals will forfeit table time and session times cannot be altered.
- As a licensed health care practitioner, Chelsea Blackford, LMT has a “duty to warn” under the following circumstances: If Chelsea believes I am a danger to myself or others, if Chelsea believes or knows that I am abusing a minor, a senior, or a disabled or otherwise impaired person, or, if she becomes aware of past abuse of a child that has not been previously reported to the authorities.
- I do not accept insurance at this time.I accept payment through the booking platform massagebook.com where current session fees can also be found.
Cancellation Policy & Late Arrivals:
I understand that unanticipated events happen occasionally in everyone’s life. In my desire to be effective and fair to all my clients, the following policies are honored:
- At least 24 hour advance notice is required when canceling an appointment. Appointments canceled within 24 hours of appointment time (for any reason) will not be refunded. Appointments canceled outside of the 24 hour window will receive a full refund of services purchased.
- No-shows: Anyone who either forgets or consciously chooses to forgo their appointment for whatever reason will be considered a “no-show.” There will be no refunds.
- Late Arrivals: Sessions started late because of client tardiness will end on time. Out of respect and consideration to your therapist and other customers, please plan accordingly and be on time for your appointment. Sessions started late for any other reason will receive the full session or other arrangements will be made.
- If I need to cancel an appointment, I do so within 24 hours whenever possible. If I cannot do so, your next session is at a reduced rate.
