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Monday, September 7, 2009

Massage options


Choose from a variety of bodywork and massage styles performed by trained staff. Bodywork and massage styles offered are: RelaxationDeep TissueShiatsuSportsand CranioSacral. Massage or bodywork can
  • Improve performance and increase endurance among athletes, and help facilitate rehabilitation after injury
  • Reduce risk of injury
  • Decrease blood pressure and promote increased circulation, flexibility and vitality in older adults
  • Relieve pregnancy or post-partum discomfort
  • Ease both physical and psychological tension
  • Improve posture and health of skin
  • Promote a sense of well-being
 
Massage Options
 
A combination of Swedish and Esalen techniques, relaxation massage uses long strokes and firm pressure to relieve stress on outer–layer muscles and joints.
 
Slow strokes and deep finger pressure relieve chronic stress from deep within the body.
 
Utilizing acupressure points along the energetic pathways of the body, Shiatsu brings the entire body back to balance, harmonizing the mind, body and spirit. Shiatsu is received through loose–fitting clothing. It does not use any type of oil, and it is not a massage — it uses acupressure points.
 
This type of massage targets muscles used to perform repetitive activity. Athletes in particular find it beneficial before or after an event and to facilitate rehabilitation after an injury.
 
A light, gentle touch focusing on the bones of the skull and face down to the sacrum (tail bone) can help alleviate migraines, sinus.

 

Mueller Therapeutic Massage and Pilates



client testimonials:


"The work I have done with Julie has really changed how I look at and approach my fitness. She teaches with every ’BODY’ in mind. As a woman of size, she taught me how to modify poses for my body type, creating a more effective workout. Her teaching style is very empowering."
Karole Kelly


"Julie is the most best/mostknowledgable Pilates instructor I’ve ever had!"
Joan Chartier


"Julie Mueller changed my physical and mental being by introducing me to the practices of Pilates and Gigong. She is a remarkable teacher!
Elaine Markula


"I will admit I was skeptical to try Craniosacral therapy, but I am now a true believer. Julie is obviously well trained and knowledgeable in her modality, as I felt like a different person after the session. I felt refreshed, pain–free, open and relaxed—almost euphoric—for many days following our session. I am recommending it to everyone I meet who is experiencing any type of chronic pain."
Julie Barton


"During the first year I practiced Pilates with Julie Mueller, I lost 32 pounds and four dress sizes. Much of that was because Julie’s Pilates method was so effective at building long, lean muscles —which burn more calories than body fat! Beyond that, my posture improved manyfold. I enjoy Julie’s affirming teaching style and look forward to class!"
Beth Hawkins


"Julie’s knowledge and kinesology and anatomy enforces. Her grounded spirit gives her the ability to connect in a healing way"
Michele


"I have experienced total relaxation—I certainly feel it in my total body, you can see it in my face—very relaxed and ’serene’—as well as in how I carry myself after a treatment. I have tightness in my lower back, shoulder and neck areas. The craniosacral treatment with Julie has eased this immensely—I especially notice the improvement with weekly treatments."
Jane Price


"I have been getting weekly massages from Julie Mueller since the summer of 2005. She has done amazing healing of my sore neck which was very stiff when I started to get treatment from her. By receiving weekly massage my neck has remained in full range of motion and the soreness is gone. The knots that were in the neck muscles are also gone and I believer that it is becasue of the excellant massage therapy and Julie’s knowledge of the muscle and tendon makeup of the neck, head and back. I would not give up this therapy because of the tremndous results I’ve experienced."
Susan Jesenko


"Julie is an excellent instructor who tailors her teaching techniques to individual needs and preferences. She has many years of experience in a wide range of fitness disciplines including pilates, yoga, tai chi, and dance. Thus, whether one is a teenager or a senior citizen, he or she could benefit from her classes. I would highly recommend visting her studio."
Katharine Malaga

“Pilates” is a system of muscular skeletal exercises and is the culmination of years of human endeavor to optimize body development and physical training. Credited primarily to Joseph Pilates, these exercises demonstrate how the body works in functional movement through isolating specific muscle groups, in particular the postural muscles.

The exercises emphasize the importance of utilizing the stabilizing muscles of the body while in motion to create a very safe and strong form of exercise.
Margret Dietz, director of the University of Minnesota Dance Department and founder of Choreogram Dance Company, choreographed a flowing series of exercises integrating Laban Movement Analysis, Pilates and Feldenkrais. The sequencing stresses the importance of working opposing/complimentary stretches with emphasis on the breath. Strength and stamina develop quickly and protect regular practitioners from injury while maintaining condition during recovery and healing. She included many standing variations to reinforce the use of optimal alignment. There are countless advanced level exercises to challenge the extreme athlete and modifications for rehabilitation purposes.
The exercises are most effective when supported by regular massage allowing the body to release chronically rigid smaller muscle groups.
Discounted packages combining massage and Pilates are now available.