Caitlin Griffiths
Therapeutic Body and Energy Worker
LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
RMT - Reiki Master Teacher
Have you drank enough water today?
Remember that staying hydrated helps remove toxins and helps keep our muscles and tissues supple. When receiving bodywork or energy work of any kind it is ALWAYS recommended to drink extra water.
Read through and see what you may be interested in learning about or integrating into a session.
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I will listen to you, but when your body speaks this wisdom and guidance will always take precedence.
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation massage can assist in decreasing stress, promote circulation, increase skin elasticity, and improve overall mood. When receiving a relaxation massage the movements are slow and pressure is light to medium. This is not considered deep tissue.
This modality requires undressing down to your underpants. You will remain professionally draped throughout the session.
Herbal Rub Therapy
The herbs are selected specifically for you and your needs. A receptacle of hot water and Epsom salts are used to steep the herbal bundle. After the bundle has steeped it is then applied to the skin.
This modality requires undressing down to underpants. When selecting your underpants for this session please be advised that they may get wet and potentially stained from the bundle of herbs.
Core Balancing and Alignment
Core balancing and alignment is typically added to a regular session. It requires a minimum of 15 minutes to perform, or in special cases it can be stretched out into a 30 mins session. One session is a great way to gauge the effectiveness of the practice, but lasting results come from continued practice of the modality.
This modality does not require undressing. It can be administered before a session starts. If you are receiving a modality that requires undressing you will be given privacy after the alignment to prepare for the rest of your session. There is no extra charge for this modality if it is completed within your normal time of the booked session. If you wish to receive your full session and then add it on, additional charges will apply.
Lymphatic Drain
Our lymphatic system has no pump of its own and requires, in some cases, a manual drainage. The manual draining of lymphatic fluid can be very helpful in cases where you are unable to squat or climb stairs. These actions are what encourage the flow of lymph fluid. Even when you are able to perform these actions, a lymphatic drain massage can be incredibly beneficial in assisting the removal of toxins from the body. Our lymphatic system is how we eliminate viruses, flu bugs, and many other toxins from our systems.
This modality can be performed clothed, but only in increments of 5 minutes. If you wish to have a full body lymphatic drain you are required to undress down to underpants. The techniques required to perform this modality, done over clothes, are highly abrasive and only approved for special cases. As an example you may book a session of Craniosacral or Reiki which does not require the removal of clothes and a short session of drainage for pre-approved conditions can be added.
Stomach Release/Stomach Work
Our stomachs can hold a lot of tension and hardly ever get touched. This can mean a lot of sensitivity in this area. Firm pressure is applied as to not "tickle" the area. This form of massage can promote digestive functions as well as ease tension in the midsection. In addition to relieving tension in the abdomen, this modality can promote spinal health as you can reach areas of the spine otherwise not reachable from the back. A full stomach release is a protocol, and required 15-20 minutes to perform. Gentle abdominal work can be added to a session and can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes.
This modality can be performed during a clothed session, but will require the shirt to be lifted to expose the stomach. When added to a disrobed session I will need to notified before the session starts so I can have an extra towel or sheet available to cover the breast tissue. Male and female breast tissue will be covered as my policy requires. No exceptions.
Myofascial Release
When our fascia gets tight our bodies get tight. Continued tightness in a particular area can create active trigger points and leave you feeling less agile or even fragile. The fascia is a web-liked organ, the largest organ in the body. The function of the fascia is to holds us together and gives us shape. The easiest way to visualize it would be to compare it to the white stuff on an orange and around each segment of the orange.
Various degrees of this modality can be done during a session, either clothed or disrobed. This can be a light touch to deep in the tissue work. The hold of this modality depends on the client's ability to tune into their body and allow for the deep relaxation that comes with full body awareness. The longer the hold the tighter the fascia or the tighter you, the client is holding back the release.
Craniosacral
This energy based, light to mild touch, modality works deep within our innate operating system. It has been referenced as our primary respiratory system. It has also been said that when it stops moving is also when we die, though they haven't scientifically proven this yet. Our Craniosacral system flows around and along our Cranial, Spine, and Sacral bones. It has its own pump and flows in a flexion and extension rhythm. When the system is not in balance it will not flow in a rhythm. It will get stuck and caught up in its movements. This can be due to a number of different issues, and equally remedies with a number of different techniques.
This modality can be done fully clothed. It can also be integrated into a massage session. This is an energetic and intentional practice as much as it is touch. A lot of the time the body will feel a practitioner's ability and will call out for this certain skills within a session. Especially when the practitioner is in an area that would benefit from it. I practice this modality along with Energy Work and Myofascial release in much the same way, but slightly different movements and intentions.
Reiki In Person Session
This practice is done just above the body in the energetic field. The practitioner is a channel of chi or life force energy. This is used to balance the bodies governing systems. Typically a practitioner will reference the seven governing chakras. There are, as we know, many more than the seven. The Reiki will flow where it is needed and balance and heal whatever is meant to be balanced and healed; as the client is open and willing to be healed. The practitioner will be holding space and being guided by the energy in accordance with their practice.
This practice is done clothed, but as we all know the energy flows with or without direction. When a practitioner is practicing other modalities, the flow of energy will work as the client allows. It is never forced and typically the practitioner will get a verbal allowance from the client to receive the energy. You will always achieve greater results with focused energy. In my practice this work is always done with the highest of intentions and in alignment with what is best for the client at the time.
Reiki Distance Session
Like an in person session this work is done above the body in the energetic field. When the energy shifts you can sometimes feel it in your physical body. Unlike an in person session this can be practiced from miles away. You do not have to be aware of the session happening, although you must agree to the session. I would not do focused energy work on someone at someone else's request without permission from the receiver. That being said, it is a nice tool to use when you know you will be in a stressful situation or would like someone actively holding space for you. It is also a nice additive to a mindfulness practice. I will always send notes after the session to go over what I felt and interpreted during the session. This is a great guide to help you unpack the feeling you felt during your session. It is also nice when you are healing from any kind of trauma to have someone actively holding space for you and channeling energy while you are in pain or discomfort for any reason.
These sessions are done in your own space at your own time. Typically these are done while the receiver is clothed, however if there is any reason the receiver would be undressed I block the private areas from my awareness Example if they are receiving surgery or in labor, my block keeps me from visualizing any private areas of my clients. When in labor the energy is sent to the area of discomfort without visual recognition. This is part of my honor and respect for my clients and the sacredness of privacy.
Energy Work
There are times when past trauma or a blockage restricts or stops the energy from flowing freely. This practice is a way to help encourage, what may be encountered during a Massage or Reiki session, the channels to open when a blockage is found. Energy will flow where it is needed especially when facilitated by a practitioner. We have the capacity to block the energy from going where it needs to go, especially if it brings up unresolved feelings or emotions. Light touch can be applied to assist the flow of energy. A practitioner can actively work the areas that are out of balance and provide as environment conducive to hearing. Reiki is when the practitioner follows the energy and what the client is willing to naturally heal, and Energy work is applying added pressure as a facilitator to move larger amounts of energy to clear deeper trauma that may be suppressed by the client. This can cause the client to feel incredibly vulnerable, and at times cause unsuspected releases. These are all completely normal and will be treated with honor and respect. Once the energy moves there is a weight that is inevitably lifted. Trauma that the client my have always cycled though, now has the space to move out and heal on a deeper level.
This modality is done clothed, but again the energy flows where the energy is needed. When you are working with a practitioner who is a channel you may not even know they are facilitating this work. Some people are highly sensitive to energies and may feel releases, other times it happens behind the scenes. In a typical massage session these practices can be used to open the flow of energy. You will always achieve greater results with focused energy. This can increase the ability to relax into the massage or sessions and assists in deeper healing. In my practice this work is always done with the highest intention and in alignment with what is best for the client at that time.
Light Healing Touch
This is a modality that is great for those who cannot receive massage due to their skin pulling, or sensitivities in their body. A very light touch applied by compression over the legs, back, and arms. Everyone needs healing touch and when your body is too sensitive to receive massage work this is a great option to still receive the healing benefits of therapeutic touch.
This modality is practiced clothed. It can be done sitting down, on a chair for massage, on a bed, or massage table. It is important to disclose all information regarding the level of touch required when scheduling this session.
Raindrop Therapy
This modality utilizes the Young Living essential oil protocol. The oils are dropped along your spine and the spine of the foot. Do not book this in a session if you have had sensitivity to essential oils before. The protocol utilizes cooling oils in a specific order to relax the muscles of the spine and promote the removal of toxins. This is a great modality for illness or extreme tightness in the spine.
This modality requires you to undress down to your underpants. Minimum length of this session is 60 minutes. This cannot be booked for group sessions unless only one person is receiving this modality. All oils are therapeutic grade, but I do not use exclusively Young Living oils. If you prefer all Young Living oils you can provide your own. In that case the fee for oils, that is additional to the price of the session, will be waived.
Use of Essential Oils and Flower Essences
These can be added to any session. Options are limited to my supply or you can supply your own for no additional fee. I will Muscle test each product and I have the right to refuse to use any.
Reflexology
This practice is a way to work the entire body through the hands and/or feet. Everything is connected. There are over 200,000 nerve endings in your feet. Not to mention the Meridian points for many areas of the body. The feet and hands are what we use to get around and do the things we love to do. Showing them extra care and respect will keep them healthy and strong throughout our days.
This modality can be done fully clothed or a small session can be added into a regular massage session. A full reflexology session will include the hand and feet and will be no less than 60mins. 15 -30 minute mini sessions can be booked for group sessions.
Facial and Head Massage
Our head and face are typically the first things to come into this world . They contain an abundance of nerves and blood vessels. All which respond and benefit from focused work. When you receive work on your face and head it can be deeply personal. This kind of work is typically done for established clients, and only very rare occasions will I book a new client for this modality.
This modality can be done fully clothed and a full session lasts 30 minutes. A shortened version can be added to a regular session. This is a great session to book for group sessions.
Concussion Healing Modalities
These modalities are near and dear to my heart. Over the years I have sustained many head injuries, and recently I have sustained multiple concussions. I have had to focus much of my energies on healing myself. This has deepened my knowledge and respect for this practice. As you know many Dr.'s are not trained to treat concussions. If you look in the right places though you can find experts and additional guidance that can help you to heal from the long term effects that many would say are incurable. One of the most important practices that has made all the difference is therapeutic touch on my face, neck and head. With an deeper understanding of the pain and pressure that can be debilitating, I have honed my practice to help ease tension and pressure while being both soothing and therapeutic.
This modality can be done fully clothed or in conjunction with a regular session. In addition to Craniosacral this can be an incredibly powerful tool to break through the barriers of pressure and tension associated with head injuries and concussions.
Full Body Awareness
As a Reiki Practitioner and Therapeutic Bodyworker I encourage this in all of my sessions. As part of my onboarding, one of my statements that I will have you affirm, is that you will bring your whole self to your sessions. You will be ready to dive deep within yourself to find deeper modes of relaxation and healing. I do not want to see clients over and over again for the same issues. I work with you to find ways to break through the barriers of trauma, tension and stress to find new levels of balance and renewal. I also know and understand that much of the body's imbalances were not attained overnight. It can take time to work through habits and lifestyle that create imbalance in the body. I will show up for you as long as you continue to show up for yourself.
Deep Connective Realization
This happens the moment you deeply connect with yourself. It is an undeniable moment that can only be felt. This is where real change happens. Sometimes it doesn't happen on the table, but it is always felt. It cannot be denied, and once you feel it you know and can see it in others. When I have the pleasure of witnessing and being present for this it is an undeniable experience. A right of passage and the goal of all the self work we do. It is our willingness to step into a new life and new ways of seeing and moving in the world.
In my experience this can happen after a number of very “rough” sessions. The energy wants to flow, but for one reason or another we fight against it. This is, a lot of the time, because energy is pushing up against trauma or emotions that we have been hiding or keeping locked away. As we all know, accepting things that we have been denying is a very difficult practice. This is why, in my practice, I will never force you into an area you are not ready to go. This is why sometimes it takes many sessions to reach this level of awareness. Some people may never reach this level of awareness in their lifetime, and that is ok. However for those willing do the work, the light at the end of the tunnel is always your heart and the ability to show up for yourself.
One way to ease into this practice is through breathing techniques. When we bring our breath and awareness to areas of discomfort, we can allow our presence in and will find new ways to release. No judgment will ever be found on my table, as a matter of fact this is a proud and honorable movement. You will be met with overwhelming comfort and encouragement in these times. This is how we find freedom and establish deeper connections to ourselves. This is our goal to seek out the places we have left behind and hidden. We are meant to inhabit every inch of our bodies.
Intuitive Deep Tissue Massage and Trigger Point Therapy
In my practice this session will be mostly trigger point based and focused on areas of dysfunction. I will not typically work right at a "red zone" area or a "red hot" spot of tension. I work from the outside in and the areas around where you have a concern. I do this to allow the body to have somewhere to release and relax the tension thru. Typically the areas around a problem area are also tight and dysfunctional. In my practice I have found that going right into a problem area can send more dysfunction throughout the body. If you are looking for someone to wring your arms and legs off and press through your body in every session, you are not looking for my style of work. I will however utilize this modality for a client when we have worked everything out and come to a place where this is the best option.
This modality is done when disrobed down to underpants.
Herbal Medicines
I have, in my internal herbal repository, a variety of medicines that I have worked with over the past 12 years. I may make recommendations based on my experience, but I will not diagnose ailments or illnesses. These are suggestions based on what you have told me and only if you agree to my suggestions. I am not a practicing Naturopathic Doctor or Herbal Medicine Dr. You should always do your own research. and speak with your health care team to ensure that something will work best with you and your current practices and medications.
