About Jana

Building Relationships

You will reap the benefits of massage if it becomes a regular part of your life. My goal is for us to work together to take better care of your health, long-term.

I am able to draw on a deep understanding of the human body and apply a wide variety of skills and techniques to tailor the massage experience specifically for your needs. My approach is always holistic, taking into account and looking for the connections between mind, body, and spirit.

I have had experience as an integrative massage therapist at Casey Health Institute as well as at holistic Bethesda Salt Cave spa. I put you first by tailoring the session according to your needs, so you can feel your best.

Sharing Knowledge

Communication is key. I need to know what you're feeling, experiencing and what you're looking to gain in order to best help you. In turn, I will explain the treatment and what you can expect to gain from it.

I use variety of techniques including Neuromuscular therapy, Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage, Shi Tai Shiatsu, Myoskeletal alignment technique, Hot stone massage, Pregnancy massage, Reflexology, Reiki... After a brief assessment of your health status and your needs, I applied the most effective technique or combination of techniques .

Helping You Feel Better

Massage is a tool to help heal. Whether it's stress, illness or simply to pamper yourself, the benefits of massage can be life changing. I would be honored to take that journey with you.

Treatments

Specialty or therapeutic massage:

These techniques (Therapeutic Massage, Targeted Muscle Therapy) are specialty medically oriented massages. They may reach deeper layers of muscles or work to mobilize joints or facia. It is used to break down knots and relieve pressure points throughout the body, improve postural alignment, release body discomfort and reeducate body mem

Lymphatic drainage is a technique used to stimulate the lymphatic system, promoting the removal of waste fluids, toxins, and excess proteins from the tissues especially beneficial for edemas after injuries or different kind of lymphedemas (especially beneficial for breast cancer survivors).

Working with scars is like speaking a different language in the world of connective tissue. Scar tissue is a very dense fascia with unique properties. Scar tissue work is working with deep adhesions in the body and is beneficial after injuries, surgeries, or even C- section.

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Pregnancy massage:

Specialty or therapeutic massage:

Pregnancy is beautiful, but challenging period of life. Pregnancy massage brings release from discomfort through body changes during trimesters as well as relaxation and rejuvenation for body, mind, and spirit.

Relaxation:

Specialty or therapeutic massage:

Relaxation:

These techniques (Swedish massage, Hot Stone, Warm, Aromatherapy) are used for relaxation, insomnia, anxiety or depression alleviation.

Swedish Massage is often paired with Hot Stone Massage. Stones and bamboo are heated and used with oils to sooth, warm, and massage your muscles. This allows your body to relax and release tension and st

These techniques (Swedish massage, Hot Stone, Warm, Aromatherapy) are used for relaxation, insomnia, anxiety or depression alleviation.

Addition of aromatic essential oils enhance the effect of massage, strengthening relaxation and rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit.

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