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Skilled with Therapeutic Deep Healing Massage Female Bodywork TherapistMOBILE or STUDIORelax, Rebalance, Rejuvenate"Your Body Deserves More"
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Are you an athlete, musician, actor or busnessperson visiting or residing in our beautiful city? Are you part of an entertainment group requiring onsite attention backstage? Do you have an injury that prevents you from coming to a studio? Are you on a limited schedule? Treat yourself or someoneyou love to a session with one of Vancouver's most gifted bodyworkers.MOBILE SESSIONS*Lower Mainland*Mobile massage chair or table*Service to Hotels, Private Residences, Corporate Offices, Busineses, PrivateYachts*Events: Behind the Scenes at Concerts, Sporting Events, Competions, Tournaments and Tours*Service to Entertainment Industry Venues, Seniors (Residential or Care Homes) and the Aviation Industry*Available for Private Parties, Conventions,Wedding Showers, Stagettes, Ladies' Pamper Parties*One and a half hour minimumTHE STUDIO*Easily accessible Central Vancouver location with free parking*Clean, quiet, warm, private room with lovely viewMOBILE and STUDIO SESSIONS*State-of-the-art, heated, professional table with headrest*Non-scented light oil, scented candles, relaxing music*Sessions up to three hours in length*Afternoon to evening sessions weekdays*Some later evening or weekend sessions by private appointment*Gift Certificates Available
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AMAZING TOUCH!Treat yourself to some of thebest, relaxing deep bodywork you have ever experienced! Clients include Professional athletes (Olympians, Bodybuilders, Fitness Pros, Dancers, Hockey Players, Pro Golfers) Services Include:Deep tissue or Relaxation, highly effective, genuine, Therapeutic Body and Energy Work. (Details Below)The benefits of these various modalities of healing include: improved respiration, circulation and digestion, relaxation, better sleep, the increased and accelerated healing of injury, and a sense of overall well-being! I have certification in Reiki and Pranic Healing (Energywork), and do Non-Erotic Touch Healing Therapy. I offer from feather-lght touch to Deep Tissue sessions. I have training in Swedish (Classic Massage), Deep Tissue Sports Massage, Refexology, Reiki, Acupressure, Pranic Healing, Prenatal and Post Natal Bodywork, and Trager. It is possible to feel the effects of the treatments for days afterwards. TECHNIQUESReikiReiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. It uses a technique commonly called palm healing as a form of complementary and alternative medicine and is sometimes classified as oriental medicine by some professional bodies. Through the use of this technique, practitioners transfer healing energy in the form of ki through the palms.Pranic HealingPranic Healing® is a highly evolved and tested system of energy medicine developed by GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui that utilizes prana to balance, harmonize and transform the body's energy processes. Prana is a Sanskrit word that means life-force. This invisible bio-energy or vital energy keeps the body alive and maintains a state of good health. In acupuncture, the Chinese refer to this subtle energy as Chi. It is also called Ruach or the Breath of Life in Hebrew.Pranic Healing® is a simple yet powerful & effective system of no-touch energy healing. It is based on the fundamental principles that the body is a self-repairing living entity that possesses the ability to heal itself and that the healing process is accelerated by increasing this life force that is readily available from the sun, air and ground to address physical & emotional imbalances. Master Choa Kok Sui says "Life Energy or prana is all around us. It is pervasive; we are actually in an ocean of Life Energy. Based on this principle, a healer can draw in Pranic Energy or Life Energy from the surroundings."Swedish MassageSwedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. It has also been shown to be helpful in individuals with poor circulation. The development of Swedish massage is often inaccurately credited to Per Henrik Ling, though the Dutch practitioner Johan Georg Mezger adopted the French names to denote the basic strokes. The term "Swedish" massage is actually only recognized in English, in quebecer or Dutch speaking countries. Elsewhere the style is referred to as "Classic Massage".ReflexologyReflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. A unifying theme is that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that by manipulating these one can improve health through one's qi. Reflexologists divide the body into ten equal vertical zones, five on the right and five on the left. Acupressure Several different kinds of acupressure are currently practiced, although the same ancient trigger points are used in all of them. Varying rhythms, pressures, and techniques create different styles of acupressure, just as different forms of music use the same notes but combine them in distinctive ways.Acupressure is an ancient healing art using the fingers to gradually press key healing points, which stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Acupressure was developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago. Using the power and sensitivity of the hand, Acupressure Therapy is effective in the relief of stress-related ailments, and is ideal for self-treatment and preventive health care for boosting the immune system. Acupressure releases tension, increases circulation, reduces pain, and develops spirituality and vibrant health. Acupuncture & Acupressure use the same pressure points and meridians, but Acupuncture employs needles, while Acupressure uses gentle to firm finger pressure. When these acupressure points are stimulated, they release muscular tension, promote circulation of blood, and enhance the body's life force energy to aid healing. Acupressure therapy can be used to relieve pain, fortify the sexual reproductive system, detoxify the body for greater health and beauty, and tone facial and back muscles.Deep Tissue Sports MassageDeep Tissue Massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.Some of the strokes are the same as those used in Classic Massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.How Does Deep Tissue Massage Work?When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation.Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.Trager is an approach to bodywork developed in the 1920s by American medical practitioner Milton Trager. It makes extensive use of touch-contact and encourages the client to experience the freeing-up of different parts of the body.The approach consists of deep, non-intrusive hands-on work, including fluid, gentle, rocking movements, and simple exercises. The idea is to use motion in the muscles and joints to produce positive sensory feelings that are then fed back into the central nervous system. The result is a feeling of lightness, freedom and flexibility. During the session, the practitioner makes touch-contact with the client in such a gentle and rhythmic way that the person lying passively on the table actually experiences the possibility of being able to move each part of the body freely, effortlessly and gracefully on their own.
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AppointmentsSpa hoursNoon - 9:30 pm. weekdays.Later appointments or weekends can be arranged.One and a half to three hour sessions.Rates vary according to time, length and location.Schedule today(604) 836-9810email: magichandsvancouver_hotmail.comPlease call for short notice. No texts or blocked calls, please.
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I work for a private aviation department, and as such, travel a lot. The result is usually a stressed and tired body. I decided to try Cher's Magic Hands Intuitive Bodywork during my latest trip to Vancouver. This was one of he best decisions I've made on a trip. This lady is very professional, with charisma to match. This was, without a doubt, the best massage I have ever had. I would recommend this work to anyone who is in need of stress relief and relaxation.W.V.-Private Pilot - guest Four Seasons HotelFor my first massage, I was uncertain as to what to expect. I felt the knots, tension, and pain in my back, neck and legs, disappear. A relaxing and therapeutic hour and a half.W.K. - Train ConductorThank-you so much for the outstanding massage. Fantastic work. Just what the doctor ordered.H. C. - International Jazz Singer - VIP - Georgian Court HotelI came to Cher after a weekend of snowboarding, with some major sore muscles. After a session with her, my sore back was gone, and I felt relaxed and refreshed. I would definitely recommend her to others.J.T. - SnowboarderI was new to Vancouver, and looking for a new bodywork therapist. In addition, I had sprained my ankle really badly, and was looking for someone who had the right touch and experience with injury. Cher is that person and more. She's very knowledgeable and is also fun to talk to. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for great deep-tissue massage. She has the sensitivity for injuries or other issues you might have.M.M. - BusinessmanToday I received a massage from Cher at the Marriot Hotel. It was a fantastic experience and I would recommend her to anyone. I will definitely call her again, when I am in Vancouver.M.L. - Fedex Captain - Marriott HotelBeing constantly on the road, it is a true treasure to find someone, a healer, to help you relax. With her massage, Cher offers a grace and a guidance that allow her client to experience a true moment of letting go. Her touch is beyond body, and within spirit, a blissful journey, whether you are a weary traveler or someone who just likes to feel welcomed home.D.J.-Theatre Stage ManagerThe energy that exudes from this woman just astounds me! If you are looking for a comfortable, relaxing experience, that will make you feel both emotionally and physically energized, look no further. Many times when I've had bodywork in the past, practitioners have used too much, or in some cases, too little pressure. Cher was able to find just the right touch to release the tension in those areas that were tight. It was easy to see that she really enjoyed her work and was enthused and motivated to work on me.J.G.- CEO, Private companyI highly recommend Cher to your other guests in need of a massage. I traveled 21 hours before arriving in the hotel. I was sore and depressed and in need of a massage. After an hour and a half, I felt rejuvenated, back in tip-top shape. Cher has good diverse massage skills and was able to deal with tough knots in my muscles. She treated me like a person.K.D.-Businessman - guest Executive InnI have been a guest at the Waterfront Hotel for the past week. Several times during my stay, I have engaged the services of a private masseuse named Cher, with Magic Hands Vancouver. She does wonderful work and is very professional. She provides relaxing and therapeutic massage at reasonable rates. I would highly recommend her service to any of your guests.M.M. - Businessman - guest Waterfront HotelI have been enjoying the benefits of a monthly massage from Cher, for the last four or five years, and will continue to do so. This is my testimonial to a great service! I do know that the aches and pains of everyday life are greatly relieved after a session with Cher. I find that an hour and a half once a month is very beneficial to my well-being.A.R. - Technician, BC. TransitAs a result of a chronic health condition, I have encountered numerous body workers/ massage practitioners, in my efforts to reduce discomfort and increase my range of motion. Cher, of Magic Hands Vancouver, is one of the most skilled and sensitive body-workers from whom I have received treatment. She consistently discovers and releases tight trigger points and muscle spasms with her nimble and caring fingers. It is a relief to know that someone with such sensitive and healing hands, is available, at the touch of the phone, to help me manage, and ease my aches and pains.R.W. - Artist, Art Therapist and Mother
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