Massage Therapy Craniosacral


Paula Givan, NCTMB Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (C.M.T.) Therapeutic Massage This "feel good" work has been around for centuries and is found in most cultures of the world. Therapeutic massage offers a means of treating physical and emotional complaints through various techniques of soft tissue manipulation. Tightness in muscles and joints lessens, circulation increases and the mind relaxes, releasing accumulated stress and.promoting better health. Polarity Therapy Polarity Therapy gently stimulates the finer electromagnetic energies that underlie the body and mind. Identifying each individual as a unique combination of the four elements of earth, water, fire and air, polarity speaks a language to the body that encourages an integrated and improved state of balance. This work enhances the interconnected relationships between the right and left, the front and back and the top and bottom of the body. CranioSacral Therapy This is a gentle hands-on technique used for the purpose of contacting and positively influencing the central nervous system. Much like the petals of a flower, the bones of the cranium expand and contract with the pumping of the cerebrospinal fluid,(CSF). CSF is a nourishing, shock absorbing fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Subtle body movements that coincide with the pumping action of this fluid result in improved functioning of the central nervous system, relaxation of traumatized muscles and organs, more appropriate alignment of the skeletal frame, and the release of accumulated mental, emotional and physical stress. Receiving a CranioSacral treatment is like bathing the very core of one's being. This technique assists in accessing a very deep and profound level of relaxation that is usually difficult to access on one's own. Freedom from deep patterns and habitual responses to outside stimulus is encouraged. CranioSacral Therapy is very effective for headache complaints as well as head and neck injuries. La Stone Therapy This is an ancient yet contemporary approach to massage therapy. The physiological benefits of alternating hot and cold temperatures to the body (thermotherapy) have long been scientifically and medically proven. Basalt river rocks are heated while hand-crafted marble stones are cooled. Each is applied to the body with gentle gliding stokes of massage. The vascular gymnastics of the circulatory system assists the body in self-healing. The use of both hot and cold stones produces alternating sedative and re-energizing responses to the body. La Stone therapy goes beyond the physical experiences of typical massage therapy and enters deeper dimensions of relaxation, health, and well-being, creating a positive approach to "Body-Mind-Spirit" philosophy. Clients love the potent recharge they receive from this treatment.
Paula Givan is a . . . Graduate of the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1991 with specialized training in Craniosacral and La Stone Therapies. Native of Colorado, focusing on the needs of the moment as well as long-term conditions utilizing various modalities to address soft tissue pain due to overuse, injury, and the stress of day-to-day living. Additional studies include Shambhala Meditation Training beginning in 1989 and an ongoing inquiry into the healing traditions of the Q'ero Medicine people of the Andes of Peru which began in 1997.
Journey of Healing These modalities are used individually or in combination to address a wide variety of conditions such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, jaw tension, ear infections, sinusitis, chronic fatigue and more. Treatments are individualized and vary from session to session depending on changing needs of the client. Treatments last for one hour and fifteen minutes allowing time to check in verbally and to change clothes if necessary. In certain situations with a perscription from a chiropractor, physical therapist or other primary care giver, insurance is accepted. Treatments are by appointment only. A 24 hour cancellation notice is appreciated with the exception of emergencies. Frequency of treatments vary from person to person and depend on the needs and health goals of the client. For some it is a special treat several times a year, and for others, it becomes a regular part of their overall health care routine and stress reduction program. Gift certificates are available. Information regarding classes offered by Paula

Paula Givan, NCTMB Nationally
Certified Massage Therapist (C.M.T.)

Therapeutic Massage

This "feel good" work has been around for centuries and is found in most cultures of the world. Therapeutic massage offers a means of treating physical and emotional complaints through various techniques of soft tissue manipulation. Tightness in muscles and joints lessens, circulation increases and the mind relaxes, releasing accumulated stress and.promoting better health.

Polarity Therapy

Polarity Therapy gently stimulates the finer electromagnetic energies that underlie the body and mind. Identifying each individual as a unique combination of the four elements of earth, water, fire and air, polarity speaks a language to the body that encourages an integrated and improved state of balance. This work enhances the interconnected relationships between the right and left, the front and back and the top and bottom of the body.

CranioSacral Therapy

This is a gentle hands-on technique used for the purpose of contacting and positively influencing the central nervous system. Much like the petals of a flower, the bones of the cranium expand and contract with the pumping of the cerebrospinal fluid,(CSF*).

*CSF is a nourishing, shock absorbing fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Subtle body movements that coincide with the pumping action of this fluid result in improved functioning of the central nervous system, relaxation of traumatized muscles and organs, more appropriate alignment of the skeletal frame, and the release of accumulated mental, emotional and physical stress.

Receiving a CranioSacral treatment is like bathing the very core of one's being. This technique assists in accessing a very deep and profound level of relaxation that is usually difficult to access on one's own. Freedom from deep patterns and habitual responses to outside stimulus is encouraged. CranioSacral Therapy is very effective for headache complaints as well as head and neck injuries.

La Stone Therapy

This is an ancient yet contemporary approach to massage therapy. The physiological benefits of alternating hot and cold temperatures to the body (thermotherapy) have long been scientifically and medically proven. Basalt river rocks are heated while hand-crafted marble stones are cooled. Each is applied to the body with gentle gliding stokes of massage. The vascular gymnastics of the circulatory system assists the body in self-healing. The use of both hot and cold stones produces alternating sedative and re-energizing responses to the body.

La Stone therapy goes beyond the physical experiences of typical massage therapy and enters deeper dimensions of relaxation, health, and well-being, creating a positive approach to "Body-Mind-Spirit" philosophy. Clients love the potent recharge they receive from this treatment.

Paula Givan is a . . .

Graduate of the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1991 with specialized training in Craniosacral and La Stone Therapies.
Native of Colorado, focusing on the needs of the moment as well as long-term conditions utilizing various modalities to address soft tissue pain due to overuse, injury, and the stress of day-to-day living.
Additional studies include Shambhala Meditation Training beginning in 1989
and an ongoing inquiry into the healing traditions of the Q'ero Medicine people of the Andes of Peru which began in 1997.

Journey of Healing

These modalities are used individually or in combination to address a wide variety of conditions such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, jaw tension, ear infections, sinusitis, chronic fatigue and more.
Treatments are individualized and vary from session to session depending on changing needs of the client.
Treatments last for one hour and fifteen minutes allowing time to check in verbally and to change clothes if necessary.
In certain situations with a perscription from a chiropractor, physical therapist or other primary care giver, insurance is accepted.
Treatments are by appointment only. A 24 hour cancellation notice is appreciated with the exception of emergencies.
Frequency of treatments vary from person to person and depend on the needs and health goals of the client. For some it is a special treat several times a year, and for others, it becomes a regular part of their overall health care routine and stress reduction program.
Gift certificates are available.
Information regarding classes offered by Paula