Welcome to Counteract!

Counteract can mean to "neutralize or mitigate the effect of with opposing action". I chose this as the name of my business because in this stress filled life we need to neutralize the negative effects of stress on our bodies and minds with positive action. Taking time for massage can help care for the body and mind help to bring about this mitigating effect.

I chose my latin motto "Ablata causa tollitur effectus" meaning "if the cause is taken away, the effect will disappear" because it fits well with the philosophy of my practice. I try to encourage all my clients to take care of their minds and bodies. For some I help determine whether their work space or some daily activity might be aggravating an issue they have. Others may be encouraged to work on reducing stress, getting proper rest, certain types of exercise, or setting time for themselves. Others may be encouraged to seek medical advice. Some struggle with self esteem or guilt over taking care of themselves, I try to provide a nurturing atmosphere that helps these persons to blossom and feel good in nurturing themselves. It is true that we can't always remove the cause of our physical or mental discomfort; however, if we can determine the things that are a hindrance to feeling the very best that we can and have loving encouragement to make the changes necessary we can Counteract the negative effects.

As far as the body work techniques I employ, I pull from Swedish type work for relaxation, neuromuscular, orthopedic, and stretching for targeted therapeutic out comes, aromatherapy and hot stone for both therapeutic benefit and relaxation.

Counteract is an office based professional business which allows me the opportunity to give people individual attention in a private setting.