Welcome

Welcome!

If you’re looking for a licensed massage therapist who focuses on calming your nervous system and easing emotional tension through light touch,  you’ve come to the right place. Light touch massage is a therapeutic modality that is the opposite of a deep tissue massage. These sessions engage the body's superficial sensory system. They are designed to promote deep relaxation and stimulate a positive internal response. The intention is not to manipulate the muscle tissue, but rather to communicate safety and comfort to the nervous system.

Touch can soothe, activate, or overwhelm, depending on the state you are in and the type of touch you receive. Everyone has a preference to what type of touch they prefer. When touch is used with the right intention, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for regulation.

Kelly Grich focuses on providing a safe, nurturing space for her clients that prefer a lighter touch, to reset their nervous system.  Modern neuroscience confirms that light touch has the power to soothe the nervous system.  Light touch causes specific nerve fibers in the skin called C-tactile afferents to send signals to the brain, stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.  This response:

                  improves your mental health

                     increases serotonin and oxytocin (feel good hormones)

                       lowers your heart rate and blood pressure 

                         reduces cortisol

                     improves your mood

                      reduces perceived pain intensity

                          decreases anxiety 

                     helps you feel grounded

                  can gently release emotions that have been locked in tension

                    creates a feeling of safety

                     is like a big hug to your nervous system, resetting and calming 

At the beginning of each appointment, Kellly provides a complimentary consultation for her clients to create a specialized session. Each client decides if he/she prefers:

                                     a Swedish or Light Touch Massage

                                        light or medium pressure

                                          aromatherapy

                                   calming lotion to the feet

                               specific  body parts to focus on

                                    relaxing music (sound bowls, guided meditation, birds, waves, rainstorm, etc)

                                   warm towels 

                      use massage tools such as rose quarts rollers, jade combs  

If you’d like to set up an appointment with me, click on "Contact Me" and send me a message. I will contact you back to confirm the details of your appointment, and also answer any questions you might have.

I am known for my "Pay it Forward" program. Receive 20% off when you purchase a massage for someone who could benefit from some relaxation.

Thanks for visiting, and have a peaceful day.