Cranio-Sacral Therapy

A very light touch is used to detect and address imbalances in the cranio-sacral rhythm, which may be the cause of sensory, motor or intellectual dysfunction.

Deep Connective Tissue

Deep Connective Tissue Therapy is most beneficial for chronic pain and/or injury management. Use of deep pressure to break down knots, adhesions and spasms in the muscles is emphasized.

Foot Reflexology

Foot Reflexology uses firm stationary pressure addressing the whole body through reflexes and acupressure points on the feet, combined with a deep foot massage.

Hot Stone

Hot Stone Massage is a warm and comforting experience in which the energy flow is balanced and tight muscles are released. This technique connects you with nature through sacred energy of hand-picked river stones. Heated stones of varying sizes are placed on key points of the body to assist in balancing the energy flow, and the heat of the stones allows for easier manipulation of the muscles.

Lymph Drainage

Lymph Drainage is a gentle technique to move stagnant lymph and to stimulate your immune system (for general detoxification, sinusitis, headaches and to prevent edema).

Neuromuscular

Neuromuscular Therapy balances the body's central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. It restores postural alignment, proper use of muscles and flexibility by using neurological principles to find and treat the cause of the pain.

Pre-Natal

Pre-Natal massage focuses on the special needs of a pregnant woman. It is especially helpful in relieving the physical stress of a growing baby and aiding in promoting relaxation essential to birth preparation.

Reiki Energywork

The ancient art of touch therapy derived from Tibetan Buddhism. Reiki provides the means to recharge and rebalance the energy field to promote the body's own healing power.

Shiatsu

Shiatsu is based on the acupuncture system of Oriental Medicine. Stationary pressure is applied at points on the body's surface to harmonize the flow of vital energy that strengthens the body's innate healing power.

Sports Massage

Sports Massage is not just for athletes - it is for anybody who has regular physical activity. It will enhance athletic performance, improve recovery time, and decrease incidence of injury. Sports Massage can be incorporated into a regular regime of sports fitness or it can be done occasionally, before or after an especially strenuous activity.

Swedish

Swedish Massage is a very relaxing type of therapy that includes long gliding strokes, kneading muscles, friction and compression of muscle tissue.

Thai Massage

Traditional Thai Massage (also called Thai Yoga Therapy) is performed on a soft mat with the recipient clothed. Deep palming relaxes, thumb pressure opens energetic systems, breath therapy opens and releases organs, stretching helps realign the structure. This fluid and graceful therapy leaves one in a peaceful, rejuvenated state.

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Massage Therapists

Kate Marshall-Chase

MS, LMT, is the Director of Massage since 1983 and a co-owner of the Center. Kate integrates her training in Yoga, natural foods cooking and athletics to assist her clients through her use of Deep Tissue and Shiatsu Massage. Kate is an avid cyclist and nature lover!

Doris Rogalla

BA, LMT, has been practicing massage for over 15 years. Doris provides a deeply relaxing massage, integrating Swedish Massage, Triggerpoint Therapy and Reflexology into her sessions. Her additional training includes Cranio-Sacral and Lymph Drainage Therapy. She considers Reiki energywork her lifelong pursuit. Doris loves music from classical to country, dancing, photography, singing and reading.

 

Jennifer Nadenicek

Jennifer began her career in holistic health nine years ago. Specializing in Thai Massage, Reiki, Hot Herbal Massage, and Deep Tissue, she facilitates a balanced state within the physical, emotional, and energetic bodies. Using her experience as a Yoga and Reiki teacher she helps her clients to establish regular habits to promote relaxation. She loves art, children and trees.

* Above photo by James Nadenicek

Cecilia Mills

LMT, specializes in rejuvenating and relaxing therapeutic massage. Integrating several techniques, massage can help with pain reduction for acute and chronic conditions. Sessions are quiet escapes for stress reduction. Cecilia has been in practice since 1995 and moved to State College in 2009 from Kansas. Acupressure, Jin Shin Jyutsu, On-site Massage, Pre-natal Massage and Deep Tissue.

Katie Bechtel

BS, LMT, RYT, ABMP - With her 12 years of experience and educational background from Penn State and Colorado, Katie specializes in spa techniques and energy work such as aromatherapy, hot and cold marble stone massage, reflexology with salt scrub and paraffin, Chakra stone and Healing Touch energy sessions. Katie has taught pregnancy and infant massage classes and Hospice massage workshops. Camping, hiking, snowboarding and yoga with her three young boys bring joy and peace to her life.