SERVICES
My mission is to help you maintain a high quality of life through the methods and modalities I have spent the greater part of my life learning & practicing. I offer a wide range of holistic and pain-free solutions for relaxation and pain reduction. Many of my clients experience lasting relief from symptoms that they spent years and countless dollars trying to find the answer for.
Myofascial Release
Fascia is a three dimensional web that surrounds every bone, muscle, nerve, organ, and vessel down to the cellular level from head to toe. It is comprised of elastin, collagen and a fluid ground substance. Restrictions can develop in fascia from trauma, (surgery, accident) poor posture, repetitive training and can be a source of constant pain.
These restrictions can create swelling, misalignments, poor muscular biomechanics, decreased range of motion, decreased strength and lameness. Fascia looses its pliability, collagen becomes dense and fibrous and the ground substance can solidify. Standard tests will not show a fascial restriction. It can be released by a painless, manual technique similar to massage and stretching. Ilena has trained extensively with John Barnes, PT, the foremost authority on Myofascial Release.
Ultrasound Therapy
Ultrasound is a method of stimulating the tissue beneath the skin surface using very high frequency sound waves. Conditions for which ultrasound may be used for treatment include: ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendonitis, joint inflammation, plantar fasciitis, matatarsalgia, facet irritation, impingement syndrome, bursitis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and scar tissue adhesions. It heats up and softens hardened tissue, promotes healing and reduces pain.
Massage Services
Targeted massage dates back 2700 years as a healing art and is focused on your needs. The massage will be customized to your needs regarding pressure and target the areas that are causing pain or discomfort. Whether you’d like a relaxing massage to rid yourself of stress, or a deeper massage to melt away aches and pains, your preferences and needs will always be considered the foremost priority. Ilena is proficient in Myofascial Release, Swedish massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre-natal Massage, Trigger Point Massage, and Reflexology.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient healing therapy in which cups are applied to the skin. A vacuum is then created which causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn into the cup. The suction uses pressure to gently pull skin tissue and muscle upward removing stagnation and stimulating the free flow of energy, thereby relieving pain, repetitive strains, inflammation, toxicity, migraines, chronic fatigue, digestive issues and other stubborn conditions. Cupping promotes relaxation, wellbeing, loosens connective tissue, thereby providing relief from pain and stress. It is one of the best deep- tissue therapies available. The negative pressure formed by cupping facilitates rigid soft tissue release and loosens and lifts connective tissue. It breaks up and drains stagnation, while increasing circulation and oxygenation of tissues, and promoting blood and lymph flow to skin and muscles. It also promotes a sense of peace and general wellbeing.
Qi Gong Energy Therapy
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. ... Qi is a concept from traditional Chinese culture that roughly means vital energy, information, breath or spirit.
Qi Gong can harmonise, strengthen and have a healing effect on the functioning of all the internal organs and bodily systems. It increases the supply and flow of energy throughout the body, can have a variety of rejuvenating effects and is believed to increase longevity - which I have personally reap the benefits of - and it induces calm mental and emotional states.