Let’s Talk….. Calm, clarity & pain-relief!

Let’s talk…..Craniosacral Therapy & Esalen Massage!

Let’s talk about Dana’s 1:1 bodywork and massage!

Dana Danielson | Licensed Massage Therapist #MT004828

FEELING CONSTANT STRESS & ANXIETY?

TIRED OF STUBBORN & RELENTLESS PAIN?

ALWAYS EXHAUSTED, FATIGUED AND MENTALLY FOGGED?

HAVE YOU TRIED EVERYTHING AND NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP?

I’M HERE TO OFFER SOMETHING DIFFERENT.

HEALING TOUCH THAT WORKS AT A DEEP CORE LEVEL.

LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO MY PRACTICE…..

LET ME HELP TO EMPOWER YOU ON YOUR HEALING PATH!

Hello! I’m Dana! I have been practicing massage / bodywork since 2006 and I love serving people in this way! In fact I think it’s one of those “gifts” I was given to share in this world. I grew up in a family where we routinely did “touch therapy” for each other, even when we didn’t know that’s what we were doing! We rubbed feet, shoulders, backs and arms. It’s just what we did! It was just the beginning to my journey of learning about “touch” and how powerful and healing (and essential) it is for physical, mental and emotional well-being.

An added depth to my work comes from my studies of Craniosacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute since 2015. I first began my massage career when I studied Esalen Massage at Esalen Institute in 2006. My work has been heavily influenced by the following: Esalen Massage (intuitive and long flowing, strokes), Lomi-Lomi, Thai Massage, Integrative Reflexology, 5Rhythms / Movement Meditation, Therapeutic Essential Oils, Archetypal studies and more. All of these influences come together to create a deeply intuitive and healing experience.

I OFFER 1:1 SESSIONS IN: Craniosacral Therapy, Esalen Massage and a blend of these things plus more. You can find the booking link under Services & Booking.

ALL SESSIONS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: (at no extra charge) Young Living Essential Oils, Hot Towels, Hot Stones (during cool weather), a clean and quiet setting, plus ample time before and after your session so you do not feel rushed.

“NO TIPPING” POLICY - You pay what the cost of the session and that’s that! There’s no awkward guessing of how much is enough. I do not work for commission at a spa so I like to (and can) keep it clean and simple! The ultimate tip is for you to come again and to share about my work with your friends and family.

First, LET’S GET DEEP….. about Dana’s less-is-more approach to working with deeper tissues and issues!

Most people tend to think that you have to use a lot of force and hard pressure to release those stubborn knotted muscles! But I’m asking you, “Isn’t it time to TRY something different!?” To open your mind to another way because I know from a lot of experience… there really IS another way!

Read more about ‘My Way of Working’ here….

Bottom line is… if something about my work is calling you, I find that it’s wise to listen to your Inner Knowing.

Esalen Massage with Dana

ESALEN MASSAGE IS BEST KNOWN for its long flowing strokes and for the feeling of connection, presence and deep relaxation. Various techniques are integrated into the session including gentle rocking, compressions, stretches, still-pauses and much more.

Learn more about this unique style of massage here….

Each session is customized for each person, each time, depending upon your needs that day. It may include many different modalities but DOES NOT include forceful deep-tissue work. Most people find it very surprising at how much tissue release can happen without the usual way of pushing.

Craniosacral Therapy & Somato-Emotional Release with Dana

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST) IS A GENTLE-TOUCH, whole body treatment, which works  to support a healthy central nervous system. Less force means your body is guiding the movement and this usually results in more effective and longer-lasting relief.  This work goes deep without pushing. 

Using a soft-touch, the practitioner releases restrictions in the craniosacral system, which has been shown to improve functions of the craniosacral system as well as many other systems of the body, such as digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory and more.

Discover more about HOW IT HELPS ME, MY CLIENTS, AND HOW IT WORKS…

WHEN DOES IT BECOME A SOMATO-EMOTIONAL RELEASE SESSION?

It is also true that emotions may surface during or after a session. Emotions are one type of energy that moves through the body tissue. If you should choose to, we may enter into Somato-Emotional Release work at any time in a session. This is a deeper level of CST, and just simply means that “we dialogue with the body.” It might sound something like: “Describe what sensations you are aware of in the body right now. Where is the sensation located? Does a word or image come to your mind?”  

WHO IS IT RIGHT FOR? WHAT WILL IT FEEL LIKE? Read more here for some other common Q’s & A’s.

The real challenge for most everyone is allowing their mind to be open to, and trusting, a different kind of process. And giving it enough of a chance that they might feel the shifts. Most are only familiar with massage that digs in and sometimes even hurts. And most people tend to believe, that is the only way to make a change. When a person is ready to deepen their awareness, then that’s the time that CST is a better fit.