About Me
Photos by Kwai Lam
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“My sensitive hands find just the right pressure for each spot and linger in the areas that need more attention.”
The human body has always intrigued me. From a young age, the logic and science behind the way our muscles and bones work together captivated me and made me want to pursue medicine. As I continued to learn more about the body, I found that the healing arts were the perfect path to working with people to relieve pain.
I received Reiki attunements and loved using energy healing. After graduating from college, I pursued learning more about healing through bodywork. My massage training has a base in Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage, with elements of Acupressure, Lymphatic Massage, NeuroMuscular Therapy, Pre-natal Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, and Shiatsu.
I thoroughly believe that relaxation improves our overall health. During bodywork sessions, I pay close attention to your overall comfort, including warmth, body positioning, draping and music so that you can fully let go of your bodily tensions and allow your mind to settle.
I continue to be amazed at how much there is to learn and how lucky I am to have found such a rewarding career. I am a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. I am pursuing further education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Trager Massage and other massage techniques.
Massage and Bodywork Training
The Massage School; Easthampton, MA; 500 credit hours
Reiki Master
Massage at Events
Miriam Janove, CMT is available to travel to your conference, wedding, retreat or other event within a 50 mile radius. Contact me for more details.
Past events include:
Eco-Farm Conference
Russell-Koch Wedding
Santa Cruz Pride
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Benefits of Massage
Who should get a massage? Everyone! While massage therapy can’t promise to cure everything it has been known to be helpful for people of all ages, with a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
* Allergies/ Sinusitis
* Anxiety
* Arthritis
* Carpal tunnel syndrome
* Chronic and temporary pain, stiffness, and tension
* Depression
* Emotional disturbances
* Headache/Migranes
* Insomnia
* Sports injuries
* Stress
* Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)
The effects of massage will not end when you leave the table. Massage as a regular part of your life keeps you healthy by:
* Enhancing athletic performance
* Fostering awareness of the mind-body connection
* Giving you greater joint flexibility and range of motion
* Reducing muscle tension and stiffness
* Relieving headaches
* Improving circulation
* Mitigating stress
* Increasing feelings of general well-being
* Increasing mental clarity
* Promoting deeper and easier breathing
* Promoting a healthy immune system
* Providing safe and nurturing touch
* Reducing blood pressure
* Promoting relaxation
Some conditions may contraindicate traditional massage but may be appropriate for other types of bodywork such as Reiki and Lymphatic Massage. When you make your first appointment you will be asked to fill out an intake form so that I can determine if I need to speak to your doctor before working with you.