What's in a name?
Spirit Gate (Shen Men in Chinese) is an acupressure point on the Heart Meridian. It's used to treat a
variety of issues, both physical and emotional, and I chose it as the name for my practice because it represents the way I view our health and wellbeing. Our bodies are very often capable of healing themselves and massage therapy, combined with other complementary therapies, can aid that process.
My training at the East-West Healing Arts Institute in Madison, Wisconsin integrated both Eastern and Western modalities. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the approach to treating disease is to treat the whole person. We achieve optimum health only when our bodies, minds and spirits are balanced and in harmony. Acupressure and Tui Na (Chinese massage) are integrated into my practice along with Western style massage therapy, combining the best of both worlds. It is my goal to help my clients achieve and maintain their best health using this holistic approach.
It is my pleasure and privilege to help you on your healing journey.
Bill Stanton
Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage therapy - how can you benefit?
Stress reduction
Relief from muscular pain; chronic or from overuse
Reduced anxiety and depression
Improved circulation to muscles and organs
Increased range of motion and joint flexibility
Enhanced immune system function
What do I offer to help you achieve your goal?
In every session I aim to provide the client with a therapeutic treatment that’s customized to accomplish exactly what that person needs at that time. Every session is therefore a little different and incorporates techniques that accomplish the client’s goal, whether that goal is relaxation, stress or pain relief or treatment for a specific condition.
Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) - vigorous and therapeutic.
Acupressure - pressure applied to specific points on the body to encourage healing energy flow.
Swedish Massage - classical western style massage.
Deep Tissue - releases muscle tension in deeper tissues.
Myofascial Release - works with connective tissue, the fascia.
Stretching - improves mobility and range of motion.
Check the lINKS AND MORE page for more information on these topics.
Spirit Gate (Shen Men in Chinese) is an acupressure point on the Heart Meridian. It's used to treat a
variety of issues, both physical and emotional, and I chose it as the name for my practice because it represents the way I view our health and wellbeing. Our bodies are very often capable of healing themselves and massage therapy, combined with other complementary therapies, can aid that process.
My training at the East-West Healing Arts Institute in Madison, Wisconsin integrated both Eastern and Western modalities. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the approach to treating disease is to treat the whole person. We achieve optimum health only when our bodies, minds and spirits are balanced and in harmony. Acupressure and Tui Na (Chinese massage) are integrated into my practice along with Western style massage therapy, combining the best of both worlds. It is my goal to help my clients achieve and maintain their best health using this holistic approach.
It is my pleasure and privilege to help you on your healing journey.
Bill Stanton
Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage therapy - how can you benefit?
Stress reduction
Relief from muscular pain; chronic or from overuse
Reduced anxiety and depression
Improved circulation to muscles and organs
Increased range of motion and joint flexibility
Enhanced immune system function
What do I offer to help you achieve your goal?
In every session I aim to provide the client with a therapeutic treatment that’s customized to accomplish exactly what that person needs at that time. Every session is therefore a little different and incorporates techniques that accomplish the client’s goal, whether that goal is relaxation, stress or pain relief or treatment for a specific condition.
Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) - vigorous and therapeutic.
Acupressure - pressure applied to specific points on the body to encourage healing energy flow.
Swedish Massage - classical western style massage.
Deep Tissue - releases muscle tension in deeper tissues.
Myofascial Release - works with connective tissue, the fascia.
Stretching - improves mobility and range of motion.
Check the lINKS AND MORE page for more information on these topics.