Body and Soul for Life Therapeutic Massage
Heather A. Ferrari LMT

1001 James Street
Castle Shannon, PA 15234
P.O. Box 14791, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234-0791
Phone: 412.952.6086
Hours: By Appointment
Body and Soul for Life


Happiness & Health
Customized Massage (CM)

CM is a special sequence of techniques, addressing your unique, personal condition and needs. These techniques (described below), are chosen and sequenced from MRT, NMT, MT, Reiki, and RS.

60 minutes: $70.00
90 minutes: $105.00
120 minutes: $150.00
Each additional 30 minutes: $45.00

 
Muscle Release Technique  (MRT)
MRT is a specific technique designed to bring muscles back to their natural length, through timed rhythmic stretches, while performing specific breathing techniques. With continued home stretching, MRT will heal and eliminate common repetitive-type injuries, while maintaining pain-free movement. Typical conditions are tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, and many more.
 
Myofascial Technique  (MT)
By applying pressure slowly and methodically into the tissue until resistance is met, and then releasing as the tissue allows, this therapy promotes the release of fascial restrictions, and allows for the lengthening of connective tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, and smaller fascial connections. The results are increased flexibility and range of motion, while decreasing or eliminating associated pain and stiffness. It is also very soothing and relaxing.
 
Neuromuscular Triggerpoint Therapy (NMT)
NMT is based on understanding the origin of the complaint, and uses super-palpation techniques. Whether you pull a muscle, receive an abrupt hit, or sustain an injury over time, your muscles now need to be returned to their approximate original length. A distinct series of movements prepares the affected areas for the deep work which will relieve the muscle from an incomplete contraction. This pushes a chemical by-product out of the affected area for elimination by the body. The muscles’ complete recovery is dependent on continuing daily breathwork and stretching.
 
Reiki
This ancient Japanese skill entails the healing art of balancing the body’s chakras (energy centers). While you are fully clothed and resting on the massage table, the therapist applies light, hands-on touch in various positions and locations throughout the body. You will experience a deep state of relaxation and renewed awareness, leaving you refreshed and energized.
 
Resistance Stretching (RS) with Timed Rhythmic Breathing

The therapist provides resistance for the client to push against as the therapist counts to 3 or 5 seconds. The client ceases to push holding that position. As the therapist pushes past the stopping point the muscle fibers are incrementally released . This process is repeated until the muscle’s range of motion achieves optimal length.

 
Other Services:
 
Authentic LaStone Therapy Thermal Stone Massage  - “The Royal Treatment”

Touted as the body’s “Internal Workout,” this technique delivers vasodilation and vasoconstriction by massaging with hot stones and cold marble. An altered response in the blood and lymphatic system, combined with energy-balancing and grounding techniques, provide a response unifying body, mind, and spirit.

90-minute Treatment      $150.00
120-minute treatment     $200.00

 
Chair Massage  - “The Escape Break”  (Wellness Program Available)

A fully-clothed massage on a specially-designed ergonomic chair provides release of back and major joint pressure, allowing for relaxation and rejuvenation. This treatment is pre-contracted by the hour. Music is provided if requested. This treatment is pre-contracted by the hour. The number of massages per hour depends on the number of minutes per client. Travel fees are $5.00 per 5-mile increment from Whitehall Borough.

$1.00 per minute x number of clients OR Wellness Program designed for your business.

 
Reiki  - “Your Bodies Energy Balancer”
This ancient Japanese skill entails the healing art of balancing the body’s chakras (energy centers). While you are fully clothed and resting on the massage table, the therapist applies light, hands-on touch in various positions and locations throughout the body. You will experience a deep state of relaxation and renewed awareness, leaving you refreshed and energized.
 
Swedish Table Massage  - “Your Relaxation Oasis”

A relaxing and quieting massage for the entire body, relieving mental and physical stress and tension. With regular sessions, this technique promotes overall health and wellness.

60 minutes: $70.00
90 Minutes: $150.00

 
BodyTalk Access
BodyTalk Access is based on the comprehensive foundation of the BodyTalk System. These five techniques along with the Fast Aid routine, work together as a set to balance the body in very general ways. Even though the balancing is general, the effects are frequently immediately noticeable. The wellness routine presented in BodyTalk Access helps to re-establish internal lines of communication within the bodymind. This ultimately helps the individual have more resiliency towards stress and any other factors that can be detrimental to long term health. The first two techniques balance the brain, so that the brain is turned on and communicating appropriately. The next two techniques balance the metabolic processes of the body and the entire immune system, helping the body be more resilient to stress and external forces, such as germs and viruses. The final technique helps to balance posture and the physical structure of the body, thus improving range-of-motion, flexibility and overall coordination of the muscles, tendons and ligaments.