Alex Sousa

When a client has specific aches, I use a very gentle approach to the area and may incorporate ice, arnica, heat, gentle massage, and deep breathing. My goals are to improve circulation, relieve pain, decrease inflammation, and relax the nervous system. As a lifelong athlete, I understand how to relieve the aches of strenuous physical activity, which become more pronounced as the body ages.

After a client has surgery, I tailor the massage to the type of surgery and often incorporate a mix of massage styles. For example, I have worked with clients after hip replacement surgery, neck surgery, and back surgery. Recognizing that the body is an interconnected system, I work the whole body with special care for the recovering part(s), while foucussing on reducing and relieving pain, improving circulation and mobility, and relaxing the nervous system.

I may also employ ice, heat, and arnica balm. Clients sometimes visit me after being in a car accident or having a slip and fall. I focus on helping the client recover from the trauma of the accident by using a gentle massage technique to reset the nervous system, improve the circulation, and increase mobility.