Mija Cameto, CMT - Certified Massage Therapist



MASSAGE THERAPY
Welcome! My work and passion is to create a sacred space for relaxation and connection to our inner selves, through physical and energetic bodywork. Sessions usually start as full body relaxation with rocking, compression, and aromatherapy. Then gentle yet increasingly deeper massage to coax out tension or pain. Some prefer an invigorating, firm style of massage. Some are needing a soothing, slowly flowing, light to medium massage. Some prefer their limbs to be moved and stretched for focused tension relief, others prefer to keep their arms and legs at rest so that they may fully relax. I enjoy hearing your preferences, and welcome the opportunity to create a massage that's best for you at that moment.

For deep tissue work, I prefer the philosophy that "good pain" can be relieving and relaxing (a common definition of "good pain" is a "good intense 7" on a scale of 1 - 10). Anything more may elicit a stress response in your systems, and that may work against the goal of our session. I encourage feedback of your experience in order to create the safest environment for your bodywork, but also that you enjoy the chances to "float away." There are enumerable benefits to that level of relaxation.

Massage for greater well-being is recommended every three to four weeks. Similar to regularly changing your car's oil, only the body has more numerous and more complex systems, all of which are affected by massage. It is truly body-mind-spirit. Weekly or bi-monthly massage is preferred at first for any acute physical or stressful conditions.


BACKGROUND
I took my first massage course almost 17 years ago, Circulatory Massage at UCSD, and over the years developed my touch and body awareness with friends and other therapists. I became a full-time Certified Massage Therapist five years ago and continue to take advanced technique classes regularly, currently about 800 hours.

I grew up nearby in Fair Oaks, studied art in San Diego, enjoyed a career in graphic design in Sacramento, and outdoor emergency care with Ski Patrol in Tahoe. Nothing is as fullfilling for me as studying the immeasurable healing capacity of the human body and spirit.

Any questions, just ask. Mini-spa retreats at your home, calming pre-wedding jitters, 10 minute clothed increments at events, maternity, senior care, corporate events... massage can be enjoyed in many ways. Gift certificates are available.


2009 RATES AND AVAILABILITY
$70 - 1 hr
$100 - 1-1/2 hrs
$130 - 2 hrs

Plus $15 travel and set-up fee per location.

Please call or email for specific dates and times. I am located in the Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Folsom areas but available throughout Greater Sacramento, and occasionally the Bay Area and North Lake Tahoe. Other locations for special occasions can be arranged as well.


EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING


Last updated January 2009




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