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Lorrie Garcia
Lorrie Garcia, Licensed Massage Therapist, is a Faculty Member of the Massage Institute of Memphis. She is nationally-certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). She has focused her continuing massage education in Hot Stone Therapy, Sports Massage, Pre/Post Natal Massage and Infant Massage Therapy/Instruction. Lorrie is a longtime yoga practitioner and a Certified Itsy Bitsy Yoga Facilitator.
Swedish and/or Deep Tissue Massage
Lorrie works as a partner with clients to create a massage session that will meet your individual needs. Whether you need a soothing massage to alleviate stress or a deep, specific massage that targets problem areas, Lorrie will strive to design the perfect massage for you.
Hot Stone Massage
Smooth, heated stones are incorporated into the massage to release tight muscles. Some of the benefits are increased metabolism and elimination, the removal of toxins, and increased circulation. Hot Stone massage is especially recommended for clients with rheumatic and arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia, MS and any other muscular conditions.
Pre-Natal Massage
Pre-natal massage is a completely safe, natural, drug-free method of relieving the aches and pains of pregnancy. It can be performed during all three trimesters, and is modified with the use of bolsters in trimesters two and three.
Some Benefits are:
- Assists the circulatory and lymphatic systems
- Reduces edema
- Alleviates stress on the weight bearing joints
- Eases sore muscles
- Eases pressure and pain to the nervous system
- Promotes release of emotional and physical tension
"Mother Roasting" Treatment
Midwife Raven Lang uses the term Mother Roasting to refer to cross-cultural practices that use heat to warm the new mother. Heat is historically part of the postpartum regimen from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, to Australia and the American Southwest. Also, Traditional Chinese Medicine has long recognized the importance of heat in replenishing the mother's energy and encouraging healing. Drawing on these traditions, Lorrie has designed this treatment to support the mother after childbirth.
The 75 - minute treatment uses warming oils, abdominal massage, stimulation of acupressure points, and warming/massage with hot stones to facilitate deep relaxation and encourage healing. Additional benefits include the release of tight, strained muscles, decreased fluid retention, increased lactation, and relief from constipation.
Appropriate beginning 1 to 2 weeks after delivery - contraindicated for women delivering by caesarean.
Infant Massage Classes
You know your touch soothes your baby, but did you know research has shown that daily massage is highly beneficial for infants? Massage can decrease stress hormone levels, improve sleep patterns, relieve the symptoms of colic, and much more. Parents who are trained by healthcare providers in appropriate infant massage technique are able to offer these benefits to their babies. Lorrie provides one-on-one classes for new parents, grand-parents, or caregivers in their homes.
Corporate/Event Chair Massage
Let Lorrie bring massage to your business or event. Massage is the perfect marketing tool to get customers in your door! It’s also a wonderful way to show your appreciation to staff members, with the added bonus that massage has been shown to boost employee productivity and morale.
Call Lorrie at (901) 496-2881 for info about pricing.