Treatments
Specialized treatments. Individualized care.
Lisa does not follow the same routine with every client. Treatments may incorporate multiple modalities based on your symptoms, comfort, history, movement patterns and response to bodywork.
Treatment 01
Intra-Oral Massage
What it is.Intra-oral massage is specialized work with certain muscles from inside the mouth, using appropriate professional hygiene and treatment protocols. Lisa received her Washington State Intra-Oral Endorsement in 2014 and has years of clinical experience incorporating this technique into customized treatment.
Why someone might seek it.Clients often seek intra-oral work for support with TMJ/TMD, jaw tension, clenching, grinding, clicking, facial tension, migraines, tension headaches and neck-related tension.
Areas that may be treated.Muscles within and surrounding the jaw, along with related structures of the head, neck and upper body.
What it may feel like.Consent and client comfort remain central throughout. Work is gentle and individualized, and you can communicate at any time.
Common concerns.TMJ/TMD, jaw tension, clenching, bruxism, clicking, facial tension, tension headaches, migraines.
How it combines with other work.Lisa frequently combines intra-oral work with anterior neck therapy, fascia decompression and upper-body work within a single session.
Good to know
Intra-oral massage involves specialized work inside the mouth and requires Lisa's Washington State endorsement.
Treatment 02
TMJ + Jaw-Focused Bodywork
What it is.TMJ + jaw-focused bodywork is individualized manual therapy centered on the jaw joint and the muscles surrounding it, while considering related structures of the head, neck and upper body.
Why someone might seek it.People seek jaw-focused care for TMJ/TMD-related discomfort, clicking, limited opening, clenching, grinding, headaches and facial tension.
Areas that may be treated.Jaw, temporomandibular joint region, face, neck and shoulders.
What it may feel like.Treatment begins with conversation and proceeds in a calm, gentle and communicative manner tailored to your comfort.
Common concerns.TMJ/TMD, jaw clicking and popping, difficulty opening, clenching, grinding, headaches, facial tension.
How it combines with other work.Jaw-focused bodywork is often combined with intra-oral massage, fascia decompression and neck or upper-body work.
Good to know
Each session is individualized; there is no one-size-fits-all routine.
Treatment 03
Fascia Decompression
What it is.Fascia is a continuous network of connective tissue throughout the body. Lisa describes herself as a Fascia Decompression Specialist. Her approach uses gentle techniques intended to lift and decompress restricted tissues, create space and support healthier movement.
Why someone might seek it.Clients seek fascia decompression for chronic restriction, postural tension, feeling compressed and limited-feeling mobility.
Areas that may be treated.Jaw, neck, shoulders, torso, ribs, diaphragm and surrounding connective tissues.
What it may feel like.Gentle, decompressive and spacious. The work is intended to support greater tissue mobility and ease in everyday movement.
Common concerns.Chronic tension, postural strain, upper-body compression, fascial restrictions.
How it combines with other work.Fascia decompression is frequently part of a broader session that may include intra-oral work, jaw care and neck or rib release.
Good to know
Lisa's focus is improving tissue mobility and helping clients feel less compressed and more comfortable.
Treatment 04
Anterior Neck Therapy
What it is.The front and sides of the neck contain complex muscular structures involved in head position, jaw function, swallowing, movement and posture. Lisa provides precise, gentle, individualized treatment in this area.
Why someone might seek it.Clients may seek anterior neck work for chronic neck tension, stiffness, headache-related tension, postural strain, jaw dysfunction and limited-feeling mobility.
Areas that may be treated.Front and sides of the neck, along with related head and shoulder tension.
What it may feel like.Precise, gentle and carefully paced, with continuous attention to comfort.
Common concerns.Chronic neck tension, stiffness, headaches, postural strain, jaw dysfunction.
How it combines with other work.Anterior neck therapy pairs naturally with jaw-focused work and fascia decompression.
Good to know
The neck and jaw are closely connected; addressing one often involves considering the other.
Treatment 05
Diaphragm + Rib Release
What it is.The rib cage and diaphragm play important roles in breathing, posture and movement throughout the torso. When the upper body feels compressed, areas including the ribs, shoulders, neck and surrounding tissues may also feel restricted. Lisa may incorporate specialized diaphragm and rib release techniques into treatment when appropriate.
Why someone might seek it.Clients seek this work for a sense of compression through the torso, shallow-feeling breathing and tension across the ribs and upper back.
Areas that may be treated.Rib cage, diaphragm, shoulders and surrounding tissues.
What it may feel like.Gentle release intended to create greater ease through the torso and support freer movement.
Common concerns.Upper-body compression, rib restriction, postural tension, tension that affects breathing.
How it combines with other work.Rib and diaphragm work is often combined with fascia decompression, neck care and upper-body work.
Good to know
This treatment supports ease of movement and breathing; it does not treat or cure respiratory disorders.
Treatment 06
Glass Facial Cupping
What it is.Facial cupping uses small specialized glass cups that glide gently across the skin. Unlike traditional stationary body cupping, the intention is not to create dark marks. Lisa may incorporate facial cupping as part of a therapeutic session to support muscular relaxation, circulation, lymphatic movement, relief from facial tightness and a restorative treatment experience.
Why someone might seek it.People seek facial cupping for facial tension, jaw and facial relaxation and general restorative bodywork.
Areas that may be treated.Face, jaw, neck and upper shoulders.
What it may feel like.Light, gliding and relaxing, performed as part of a broader individualized session.
Common concerns.Facial tightness, jaw tension, desire for a restorative treatment experience.
How it combines with other work.Facial cupping often complements intra-oral work, gua sha and fascia decompression.
Good to know
The intention of facial cupping is relaxation and circulation, not to create marks.
Treatment 07
Gua Sha
What it is.Gua sha is a tool-assisted technique that may be incorporated to support facial and jaw relaxation and a sense of ease in the tissue.
Why someone might seek it.Clients often include gua sha as part of a session focused on facial tension, jaw relaxation and general restoration.
Areas that may be treated.Face, jaw, neck and upper shoulders.
What it may feel like.Smooth, rhythmic and calming, integrated into a larger individualized treatment.
Common concerns.Facial tension, jaw tightness, desire for restorative care.
How it combines with other work.Gua sha pairs well with facial cupping, intra-oral work and jaw-focused bodywork.
Good to know
Lisa adapts pressure and technique to your comfort and response.
Treatment 08
Hot Stone Therapy
What it is.Hot stone therapy uses warmed stones as a gentle, restorative complement to individualized care.
Why someone might seek it.Clients may include hot stone work when they are seeking added warmth and relaxation within a session.
Areas that may be treated.Typically along the back, shoulders and upper body as comfort allows.
What it may feel like.Warm, calming and grounding.
Common concerns.Desire for relaxation and restorative warmth.
How it combines with other work.Hot stone work is one option within a session that may include several techniques.
Good to know
Hot stones are used only when appropriate for your comfort and health.
Treatment 09
Traditional Massage Techniques
What it is.Traditional massage techniques may be incorporated into a personalized session based on your symptoms, comfort, history and response to bodywork.
Why someone might seek it.Clients benefit from classic massage approaches as part of individualized care for upper-body tension.
Areas that may be treated.Neck, shoulders, back and upper body.
What it may feel like.Comfortable, adaptable and communicative.
Common concerns.Generalized tension, stress, restricted movement.
How it combines with other work.Traditional techniques can be woven with any of the specialized approaches above.
Good to know
Lisa does not follow the same routine with every client; each session is built around you.
Not sure whether this is the right treatment for you?
You do not have to decide on your own. Contact Lisa and start with a conversation.