Originally from Minnesota and raised on a dairy farm, Michelle studied fine arts in college. She moved to the east coast to do graduate studies in weaving at Tyler School of Art.
After experiencing many different types of bodywork, and healing the aches and pains of life, Michelle decided to study massage therapy. In 2000 she became a massage therapist and has been working with people ever since. Bodywork is the form of art that has become her passion. After working for a number of chiropractors and Blue Body and Home in Jenkintown, Michelle decided to open her own studio.
Soul Center Massage and Bodywork is a culmination of her life’s work. It is a Center that includes retail items hand made by local artists, and an environment where other healing practitioners can share space and inspire learning and healing for the whole community.
Learn circular breathing—the emphasis is on the inhale with a relaxed exhale. Relax, and enjoy your breath. Breathing Therapy is an easy and enjoyable process with many benefits, including improved circulation.
Must RSVP as space is limited, $25.00 to attend.
Bring a pillow, blanket, and a yoga mat (optional)
Deep tissue massage eases chronic muscle tension and pain caused by injury or overuse. Adhesions in the muscle, tendons, and ligaments block circulation creating inflammation and limit mobility. Deep pressure and friction applied to the muscle breaks down the adhesions, relieving pain and restoring normal movement to the muscle.
Benefits of deep tissue:
Cupping is a technique using glass or plastic cups to suction the tissue upwards improving circulation to the tissues. Where as massage creates a consistent pressure downward cupping draws skin into the cup, releasing tension with a longer consistent hold, there are benefits you can't get with massage alone.
Benefits of cupping:
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“Craniosacral Therapy is a very gentle, light, touch approach that releases tension in the Central Nervous System so that every other system in the body can relax, self correct and free itself of pain and discomfort.” —Sharon Desjarleis
The primary regions of treatment are head (the cranium), torso and base of the spine (the sacrum). A craniosacral session can restore the body’s rhythm to help bring back balance, assist the body in self-regulation as a whole and improve the flow and the exchange of all body fluids, resulting in a greater well-being and deep relaxation. It is a gentle release of bound up tension in the body. This modality is a non-invasive approach to healing that promotes craniosacral rhythm, and the health of the whole person. The client is fully clothed during this treatment.
Benefits of craniosacral:
Raindrop Therapy uses massage techniques and essential oils applied on the spinal column to bring structural and electrical alignment. It is designed to bring balance to the body with its relaxing and mild application. It will help align the energy centers of the body and release any blockages without using hard pressure or trying to force the body to change. The treatment enhances relaxation and promotes a healthy immune system. The oils used are: Thyme, Oregano, Cypress, Wintergreen, Basil, Peppermint, Marjoram, and Aroma Siez.
Benefits of regular massage:
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. A low life force energy makes us more likely to get sick or feel stress, a high life force energy makes us more capable of being happy and healthy. Experience a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you during treatment.
Reiki treats the whole person, body, emotions, mind, and spirit, promoting relaxation, peace, security, and wellbeing. Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement from which everyone can benefit. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
Benefits of Reiki:
In a conscious, connected breathing session the client will first explore issues to overcome during the first 30-60 minute period. This is followed by a conscious breathing session for another 50-60 minutes. Breathing is full and relaxed, you will learn how to consciously connect your breath, and find your own rhythm. Integrate your past experiences into your life to gain acceptance, peace and harmony.
Benefits of Conscious, Connected Breathing include:
Become who you want to be, the possibilities feel endless as you move stagnant energy stuck in your body. Pain and disease melt away when this becomes a frequent addition to your life-style.