Welcome to Lara's Therapeutic Massage
A Healing Massage Studio in the heart of Spearfish, SD
Lara's Therapeutic Massage Studio is a healing space with an atmosphere that encourages your body's innate ability to heal from stress, chronic pain, tension, and sore muscles.
*** For health + wellness only organic virgin coconut oil is used.
The more you care for your body the more it cares for you
The best massages happen through two-way communication. Please let me know your treatment goals and any present or past injuries or pain that is bothering you. Massage helps heal the body from deep stress, stiffness, mobility problems, pain, and restricted movement.
My method of soft tissue therapy typically goes like this: A weekly or bi-weekly massage until you feel 60% better. Then we tapper off as the fixated tissues soften, regain their elasticity, and range of motion is improving. Once the pattern of pain starts improving it means your connective tissues are opening and remodeling. In order to achieve life changing results a self-care routine is important, such as stretching, self-gua sha, epsom salt baths (4-6 cups), omega-3, electrolytes, regular massage and a balance of healing movement and rest.
I highly recommend massage for injury, pain, stress, stiffness, arthritis, relaxation, and happiness.
Philosophy & Perspective for Healing Massage & Bodywork
Soft Tissue & Relaxation Therapy is a holistic therapy that involves the facia, muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, width and length of muscles, muscle-skeletal connection, and the human spirit. Brute force doesn't heal the body, precise pressure and repetitive and steady tenderizing of the soft tissues and blood flow to calcifications heals the body. Effective body work is done with love and attention to detail. Some people need one massage, some need 5-6 massages, and some need a weekly massage for a up to a year to get optimal results.
Effective body work:
Turns hardened fascia back into soft connective tissue
Releases bundled up muscle fibers
Unwinds trigger points
Increases range of motion
Helps muscles lay at their normal width and length
Reduces patterns of pain
Reduces inflammation
Helps prevent injury
Lightens the spirit
Sometimes soft tissue therapy corrects the pain 100% and sometimes it reduces it.
Everyone deserves a massage in an environment that promotes physical and spiritual healing.
NOTICE ~
*** Please come to your massage same day showered with no chemical fragrance perfumes, chemical fragrance lotions, or hairspray. This is a toxin and endocrine disruption free environment. Please don't use any products that contain phthalates.
*** Please provide at least a 24 hour courtesy notice if you need to reschedule or cancel. No shows and cancellations without a 24 hour notice are charged full price.