Hello, Virginia Beach!

Here's to New Beginnings!

Hello everyone! We are here to help you with your relaxation and therapeutic needs! We look forward to assisting you on your wellness journey!

PUT YOUR BODY
IN GOOD HANDS

Release, Relax, Unwind

PHILOSOPHY

- My -

MASSAGE

THERAPY

PHILOSOPHY

Owner & Licensed Massage Therapist

VA-LMT 0019012250, BCTMB 609383-11

It's great to hear from you at Destination Eden Massage Therapy, LLC! It is my pleasure to introduce myself to you as Lily Bauer. My passion has always been to help others; as a child, I used to rub my mother's aching hands and walk on my jock brother's back. I later learned my mom was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Due to my intuitive healing ability, my mom always advised me to become a chiropractor or physical therapist. My interest in massage therapy was piqued in 2009 when I discovered that Minnesota School of Business offered an Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy. The rest is history!

I understand that seeking massage therapy can be a vulnerable experience, and I am honored that you are considering Destination Eden Massage Therapy to be a part of your wellness journey. With over 10 years of experience, I have worked with clients from all walks of life, each with their unique needs and goals. My priority is to create a safe and comfortable space for you to relax and heal. I am committed to working with you to achieve your wellness objectives, whether that means reducing stress or improving your physical mobility. At Destination Eden, we believe in providing our clients with the highest quality of care, so you can trust that you are in good hands. Let's move forward in your wellness journey!

Wellness Journeys Start Here!

"When you touch one thing with deep awareness,
you touch everything."

- Lao Tzu

MODALITIES

*RELAXATION

*THERAPEUTIC

This slow-paced session is more geared towards relaxing the mind and body, so that you can melt into the table.

Modalities can include:

Swedish with its light effleurage,

Reflexology (because who wouldn't want 30 - 60 minutes spent on their feet),

Hot Stone which utilizes basalt stones heated in hot water,

Myofascial Release, which can also be therapeutic, focuses on fascia and holds taught a specific area to release,

Craniosacral therapy holding positions to correct CSF flow, &

Lymphatic Drainage which slowly facilitates lymph to decrease swelling.

Massage geared towards the ease of pain and the correction of muscular or postural dysfunction is considered therapeutic. These modalities can be rigorous and direct, but they can also be gentle with assisted stretches and exercises. It's normal to feel tenderness and slight discomfort during the session, as long as you are breathing and remaining relaxed. The benefits can be increased range of motion, decreased pain, increased circulation, and more.

Some therapeutic modalities:

Deep Tissue which works into the different layers of tissues,

Thai massage mixes acupressure, Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures,

Trigger Point Therapy (pinpoints and activates trigger points thus releasing them),

Myofascial Release holding positions until the fascia softens, &

Sports Massage (a mix of active, passive, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching and range of motion).

*LIFE STAGES

*ENHANCEMENTS

Massage can benefit people of all ages and life stages. Massage can be adapted and modified. It shouldn't be a cookie cutter session, but a customized session for each individual's needs.

After surgery or injury, massage therapy can promote healing and keep the rest of your body from experiencing referral pain.

Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment.

Prenatal massage focuses on women who are with child. From relieving pain to just giving mom-to-be some R&R, massage can be greatly beneficial.

Geriatric massage can help the elderly emotionally and physically; many elderly do not receive loving-touch on a regular basis nor do they get the right amount of attention to their pain.

Pediatric massage works with children; whether its discomfort from growing pains or pain from a car accident, massage therapy can help children grow into healthy adults.

Infant massage is a gentle, soothing massage. Most infant massage is taught to the parents to increase bonding.

Specialized massage should be performed by those with proper certification.

Along with regular massage therapy, many people choose to add on enhancements that they believe to be beneficial.

Aromatherapy- the utilization of 100% essential oil of plants to promote wellbeing, can be atomized or mixed into a carrier (oil, lotion, Epsom salt, etc).

Sugar scrubs- many different ingredients can go into a sugar scrub (more coarse for tough skin like feet, or fine grains for hands). Sugar does not dry out the skin like salt or other more harsh scrubs.

Hot Stones- can be used to promote increased muscle relaxation. Can be a separate session or integrated into a therapeutic session.

Wraps- in the same tune of aromatherapy, wraps use mud, seaweed, clay, etc. because they each have unique properties that can detox, soften skin, or decrease oiliness.

*THIS MATERIAL IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE. CONTACT THE THERAPIST TO INQUIRE ABOUT WHICH SERVICES THEY PROVIDE.