Laura Garrard – Jackson Wyoming

Clients have found my bodywork to be nurturing, relaxing, energizing and effective, whether they receive light or deep pressure. I work intuitively and intently to provide the best possible opportunities for healing.

My centrally located office, Attuned Healing Massage & Bodywork ~ 430 S. Jackson St., provides a spacious, peaceful retreat with a waiting room and a private bathroom. My lymphatic work may be covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming  or other insurance carriers up to 100 percent with a doctor’s prescription.

My Specialties Include: Swedish Massage, Acupressure, Traditional Reiki energy work, Thai Yoga Massage, Aromatherapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Scar & Fascial Therapy, Chair and Corporate Massage, Hot Stones Therapy, and Body Treatments. For descriptions and benefits of each, scroll down.

I custom-tailor my sessions to individual clients’ needs, requests and goals—most often I combine aromatherapy and techniques with varying types of pressure to provide a flowing, feel-good massage. At the same time, I also specialize in specific Healthcare Massage treatments using Lymph Drainage Therapy, Scar & Fascial Therapy, and Reiki. I have also had the opportunity to study Thai Massage in Thailand and have added a two-hour session offering for this very effective therapeutic specialty.

Acupressure or lymphatic work on the head, neck and shoulders can relieve allergy symptoms, headaches, TMJ, neck and shoulder pain and lingering cold symptoms; these techniques can be incorporated into a full-body massage. In addition, I perform Lymph Drainage Therapy on clients who have swelling (edema), and associated pain, as well as Scar & Fascial Therapy, to increase range of motion and reduce underlying scar adhesion and the appearance of scars. Reiki is a noninvasive, relaxing energy technique used to lessen pain and promote complete healing on the physical, emotional and mental levels. Read below for more information about each specialization.

NEWS! Currently, I am scheduling an Intro to Reiki class for Tuesday, June 21, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Class limited to 8 students. See the Events & Classes page for more info.

NEW OFFERINGS:

Luxurious Coconut Lime Treatment: Refresh your skin and soul! This 90-minute treatment begins with a Lime Coconut Body Polish followed by a full-body Lime Coconut Oil massage and a Coconut Lime Lotion finish on your hands and feet. What a way to escape cabin fever and repair dry skin! $130

Himalayan Rose Sea Salt Stone Massage: I massage with oil and heated pink Himalayan sea salt stones, which have been carved from 250-million-year-old crystaline deposits containing essential minerals, to exfoliate and soften skin, and gently detox while you relax. I can also add a hint of essential rose oil aromatherapy to the mix. $95 (60 minutes). You may also choose to add on a 30-minute lymph drainage therapy session for a complete cleansing experience: $125 (90-minute treatment).

Premium Detox Treatment: A wonderful complement to a detox program is my 90-minute sea salt and essential oils exfoliation followed by a full-body lotion hydration and a lymph drainage therapy session. $130

20-20-20 Massage: This massage combination will help to improve immune response and work out over-used muscles. It includes a 20-minute therapeutic massage on the neck and back; a 20-minute cleansing lymph drainage therapy treatment; and a 20-minute hot oil massage on the feet and legs. $95

90-Minute Power Relay: This powerful bodywork combination treatment attends to many layers of the mind, body and spirit. It begins with 30 minutes of relaxing Reiki energy work, followed by detoxifying lymph drainage therapy, and finishes with 30 minutes of energizing Thai massage or acupressure. It is a session received as with Thai massage, over comfortable thin clothes. $120

2-Hour Thai Massage: In honor of my recent training in Thailand, I am offering an extended Thai Massage session for a great price: $140. Have you ever left a massage session thinking, “I needed a little more time”? Here is an opportunity to work on stuck areas deeply head to toe!

Descriptions and Benefits of Specialties:

Swedish Massage ~

Often referred to as “Western Massage,” Swedish utilizes seven basic strokes to evoke a relaxation response and stimulate circulation. This “feel-good” massage is oftentimes what people think they will be receiving when considering a massage, with its kneading and continuous long, broad strokes. Swedish strokes serve as my base.

Benefits ~ Decreased tension; relief from aches and pains; improved circulation; better sleep; relaxed muscles; better digestion; an improved immune response; and healthier skin.

Acupressure Massage ~

An ancient Eastern form of massage therapy that assists the body in achieving balance and relief through direct pressure to points along energy or “meridian” lines.

Benefits ~ Relief from headache, sinus pressure, eyestrain, TMJ, neck strain, shoulder pain, muscle tension and aches, menstrual cramps and low back pain; and the release of blocked energy to restore balance in the mind and body.

Lymph Drainage Therapy ~

The lymphatic system is stimulated by muscle movement, and therefore, LDT is a manual method that acts upon lymph vessels and nodes to encourage lymphatic flow. This gentle, rhythmic technique works deeply with the lymphatic system to rid the body of toxins, infection and excess fluid. It aids the body during detoxification and can treat edema (swelling of extremities), reduce cellulite and stimulate organs to function more effectively. In addition, LDT can assist in rerouting fluid from an impaired site following injury, surgery or lymph node removal. I now offer Complete Decogestive Therapy, including Manual Lymph Drainage and Bandaging, to treat lymphedema or chronic asymetrical swelling. Following treatment, I fit clients for reasonably priced, high-quality compression garments and can order them with a doctor’s perscription.

Benefits ~ Relief from headache, sinus pressure and muscular aches and tension; decreased swelling; increased toxin, cellulite and extra fluid removal; improved digestion and elimination; and an improved immune response.

Scar & Fascial Therapy ~

Following injuries or medical procedures, the body can form deep and superficial scar tissue, which may limit mobility and function and also cause pain. Specific massage and fascia manipulation can reduce scar tissue adhesions and the appearance of scars. Scar work may be combined with Lymph Drainage Therapy to assist the body in healing affected areas and reaching full function again.

Benefits ~ Reduction in pain, scar adhesions and rigidity; prevention of further adverse effects of scarring; increase in tissue flexibilty; improved apearance of external scars.

Traditional Reiki ~

Traditional Reiki, translated universal life force energy, uses intuition and energy to balance the energy systems of the body, and directs energy to those areas in the body that need healing. This ancient healing technique is noninvasive and aids the body in healing itself. Reiki is a powerful, spiritual, healing tool assisting me in most sessions. I also offer Reiki-only sessions. Reiki is now used widely in and outside hospital settings to help patients prepare for medical procedures and recover more quickly with less pain, stress and side effects. Due to its noninvasive quality, Reiki blends well with other forms of treatment and does not coflict with medications or medical procedures.

Benefits ~ Pain relief; accelerated healing physically, mentally and emotionally; relaxation; relief of stress; opens and balances the energy centers; prevents illness; maintains wellness.

Thai Yoga Massage ~

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is received through comfortable clothing on top of a cushy floor mat, and incorporates pressing and passive stretching to loosen muscle tension and relieve soreness. This past fall I had the opportunity to study with a Thai Massage master in Chaing Mai, Thailand. Come and experience the effective work that has transformed the way I think about bodywork! NEW OFFERING: 2-hour Thai Massage for just $140!

Benefits ~ Loosening of tight muscles; improved joint mobility; better circulation; release of toxins; and an improved immune response.

Chair & Corporate Massage ~

I offer relaxing and invigorating chair massages at businesses and at public festivals, fairs, meetings, and promotional events. Inquire about my rates and availability.

Hot Stones Therapy & Body Treatments ~

Smooth hot river rocks add deep relaxing heat and incredible energy to a Swedish Massage. I use the rocks to apply soothing warm strokes and penetrating point work and place them on the chakras, or energy centers, to provide balance and peace of mind.

Salt Glow ~ I use fine sea salt with 74 trace minerals and rich aromatic oils customized to your needs to exfoliate and nourish the skin prior to a massage. Hot, moist towels serve to finish.

Hand & Foot Therapy ~ A light exfoliation with aromatic sea salt butter to the hands and feet is followed by compression with hot, moist towels and an application of revitalizing lavender, lemongrass and peppermint lotion with Vitamin E and aloe vera.

Reiki in the Tetons ~

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