Therapeutic massage for pain and stress release, via deep specific myofascial and orthopedic techniques.

In stark contrast to “spa” massages, at Temple Mend we create lasting relief from pain and stress via therapeutic techniques that change how you feel, breathe, and move.

Re-ordering the fascial and muscle tissues calls for slow, sustained pressure, sometimes affectionately dubbed “muscle melting” or “forced relaxation.” We let your nervous system settle deeply and progressive fascial layers of connective tissue release old patterns of tension. This allows re-hydration of the tissues for proper flow of water, collagen, blood, nerve firing and muscle recruitment. Consequently, when adhesion of stuck tissue or the fibers of a muscle belly release, the 3-D matrix of fascial connective tissue is ready to retain the benefit of the new holding pattern, rather than snapping back immediately as it can with rapid treatments.

When we re-structure soft tissues this way, we see relief from chronic pain, increased strength in mobility, better sleep and stress resilience, and an ability to breathe, eat, and move better. The brain-training aspects to re-training the way our muscle and fascial tissues are functioning and supporting us require practice and presence with our bodies. We need practice and presence in bodywork, as well as in our daily movement patterns, to feel our best.

A focus on women’s health and “mom massage” includes work with a pregnancy bolster, an adjustable table that tilts up, and sidelying work as needed, while baby nurses or kids crawl around on the floor.

_{Most commonly treated conditions: anxiety and stress-induced bodily pain, injury rehabilitation, back pain, neck pain, shoulder and arm range of motion and neuropathy, TMJ, abdominal pain, sciatica, plantar fascitis, headaches, migraines, scar tissue, impeded mobility, stress and sleep issues, anxiety, digestive issues, post-operative pain.}

_{Descriptor’s for Claire’s approach to bodywork: deep tissue, orthopedic, specific, myofascial, structural, slow, thorough, stress release, scar tissue release, trauma-informed, biodynamic, craniosacral, results-oriented, vagal and nervous system regulating, supportive, encouraging, educational, movement, range of motion, stretching.}

Claire is honored to serve clients in and around Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, Yadkinville, and central NC. In-home sessions are available for those who prefer to receive sessions in the privacy of their own homes, especially young moms, busy professionals, or families in times of need.