Services & Rates
Qi Gong for Spring
Join us as we transition from the Water Element of Winter to the Wood Element of Spring. The energy starts to rise and moves from the kidneys to the liver. This time of year is about growth, transformation, and clear direction. Spring Qi Gong exercises are designed to loosen tightness around the joints and cultivate resilience in the body and mind. Twisting stretches and circular movements help to detoxify and strengthen. Flow practices help us to relieve stress and anger and cultivate gentleness. When the Wood Element is in balance, we have clear vision, can let go of mental frustration, and "take things in stride."
We will meet for seven weeks Tuesday mornings from 8 - 8:50 at a downtown studio March 19 - April 30th. Pre-registration is required as class space is limited. Cost for this session is $88 and is payable at the first class. Please contact me with questions and to register. No previous experience with Qi Gong is required.
Qi Gong + Massage
Do you have a place in your body that's feeling contracted or achy? Or maybe you have a specific concern around low energy, poor digestion, overwhelming stress, etc. There are prescriptive Qi Gong exercises which can improve Qi flow and respond to all of these situations and many more. With Qi Gong + Massage, we'll spend approximately 15 minutes learning a Qi Gong sequence specific to you and follow that up with a 45 minute massage to distribute the Qi generated by the Qi Gong and relax the body. Longer combination sessions also available. Movement, breath, massage .... Aaahhh : )
Integrative Reflexology
Wendy received her certification in Integrative Reflexology in 2022 from its renowned originator Claire Marie Miller. Integrative Reflexology is a whole hand technique that considers foot structure and the importance it plays in alignment. It works with meridians (the energy pathways that begin and end on the toes and fingers), opens zone pathways for better circulation, and stimulates proprioceptors on the soles of the feet that calm the nervous system by communicating where we are in time and space. A deeply relaxing and grounding treatment in which your hard-working feet are the focus! Hand work can also be included.
Tuina Massage
Tuina is the oldest form of Chinese Medical Massage, dating back some 4000 years. Thirteen different Taoist hand techniques are used with a variety of pressures. It works along the same meridians that acupuncture works on, only without needles. Tuina helps to remove stagnation and re-establish the flow of blood and Qi along the meridians, restore functionality to the structure, and harmonize the internal organs. My belief is that this type of massage is one way to facilitate your body's innate healing capacity (Qi Gong is another; together they make up two of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine). Your choice of essential oils can be added to the massage at no additional cost; in this way, we enlist the healing power of plants into the work as well. Longer sessions are also available: 75 min/$105 and 90 min/$120.
Private Qi Gong Lesson
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice blending slow gentle movements, focused intention, and a variety of breathing practices to assist us in using our Energy more skillfully. (Qi refers to life force energy, and Gong is a word that means work or skill or practice.) We begin with activating/warming movements and progress into circulating movements (a kind of moving meditation -- very effective, especially if you have trouble with seated meditation!). I choose the exercises based on your body's individual needs. You can then incorporate them into your daily routine to energize the body, open the heart, and clear the mind. The length of the session is up to you. I find 30 minutes is a good starting place.
Express Massage
Have limited time? In this concise session, we will address your areas of concern and get you back on your way! Techniques will vary according to your specific needs.
Chi Nei Tsang
This Taoist abdominal massage is used to enhance energy flow, detoxify and tonify the internal organs, and release structural tensions. It can be scheduled as a stand-alone 20 minute session, or incorporated into a longer, full-body massage. Very good for those who feel they carry stress and
tension in their abdomen or who have digestive challenges.
