Paula M. Cortis

The focus of my work is primarily to help alleviate the effects that stress has on the body.

Repetitive actions from our jobs, increased technology and crazy schedules, along with the miscellaneous activities that we do every day, can really take their toll on our bodies and cause long-term pain and immobility if left unattended -- not to mention the fact that our muscles and other soft tissues store emotions (many stress-related) and harmful toxins (from our food, our environment and from many of the common pharmaceuticals and over the counter drugs that we are encouraged to take, on a regular basis) 

They build up and act against us when we least expect it, causing energetic blocks that can even lead to serious disease over time. I am a believer in natural medicine and holistic healing, first and foremost. I believe that therapeutic massage (along with a lot of stretching and hydration- WATER WATER WATER!!!), can help keep things in balance and that it is a great form of preventative maintenance.  

Although my sessions are mostly deep tissue in nature, I like to use an integrative approach that may include myofascial work, range of motion and light stretching suggestions, mild energy work, trigger point work, and a touch of Swedish massage thrown in here and there as well.

Each session is always designed for your own specific needs.  My hope is that when you leave, you will feel a little lighter, move a bit more fluidly, and have some sense of peace that you can carry with you throughout your day.