Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist #4629
Certified Watsu Practitioner
Your journey begins here...
Treat your spirit, mind and body to a complete and extraordinary reviving, de-stressing experience with Trina. She has had the privilege to study directly with Harold Dull, creator of Watsu, and Shinzo Fujimaki, internationally renowned teacher and master of Shiatsu. She has been a Watsu Practitioner at Breitenbush Hot Springs in Detroit Oregon, and a massage therapist since 1992. She is committed to continuing education in the field of aquatic bodywork, and integrates her passion for movement, Healing Dance, Gyrotonic, and Aerial Yoga training in her sessions.
Watsu is a profoundly relaxing aquatic movement therapy. It combines the therapies of gentle stretching, acupressure, and Shiatsu massage while being floated in warm water.
Watsu uses the lightness of the body in water to free the spinal vertebrae, rotate joint articulations and elongate muscles. These rhythmic, "dance-like" movements are performed in harmony with breathing patterns to stimulate the natural regeneration of the body and mind. While other modalities are based working on tables or mats, you are completely supported by the practitioner. Floating in warm water can immediately calm the nervous system and reduce stress and anxiety. The massage becomes less like therapy and more like dance.
When the whole body is in continual movement, each move flowing gracefully into the next, there is no way to anticipate what's coming next and build up resistance.Being gently floated, stretched, snaked and cradled in 96 degree water, new life is infused into long neglected connective tissue and the restricted body is shown new possibilities of freedom. Flow onto a level of being where motion is paired with peace. Tension and or trauma can no longer overwhelm you. Long term benefits can improve sleep patterns, increase range of motion and improve healing and immune system responses. Immediate benefits with the first session include increased range of motion, muscle relaxation, as well as decreased muscle spasm and pain.
Float..stretch...be free.
• Allow 90 minutes for your session. This includes initial intake review (for new clients), identifying potential limitations of movement & comfort in the water, questions, 75 minutes of bodywork and your re-connection after the session.
• Bring a bathing suit and a towel.
• A cleansing shower is required prior to getting into the pool.
There is a shower and toilet in the space for you to use, or you can shower before you arrive to the session.
• Floats may be needed to add buoyancy to the legs.
• Your ears will be mostly underwater-if you have sensitivity please bring ear plugs suitable for the water.
• You will be joined under the head and either lower back or knees and gently moved through the water in continuous motion with stretches and pressure point massage added appropriately.
• This time is for you-simply lean back-you may close your eyes-your awareness may drift or may remain during the session-there is no right or wrong way to receive.
• As the practitioner I am simply a part of the environment holding the space for you to explore yourself. If any movement or stretch is uncomfortable or if you would like something done more please communicate it.
• At the end of the session you will be supported at the pool wall until you are ready to support yourself.
• You can be quiet and float or whatever feels right for you. This is a time to integrate this new experience fully. Spend time gently getting back on land and drink plenty of water.
• I charge a sliding scale fee of $75-$100 per session. Cash or check payable to TWave Watsu is graciously accepted.
• Your referrals are my highest form of compliment. Refer a friend and receive $20.00 off your next session.
Watsu:
$80-$150 sliding scale
75 minute session
Aquatic Bodywork:
$60-$80 sliding scale
60 minute session
Combines assisted stretching with floats, shiatsu and yoga stretches
Call for your appointment
503-310-0572
www.twaves.org
pool locations:
Bush Street Wellness Center
5336 SE Bush Street
Portland OR 97206
the Seed Center Gyrotonic
Urban Haven
Amnion Aquatics
Bodhitherapy
Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association
Photography by Penny Michelle Taylor
