Acupressure Traditions with innovative Fascia focused Integrated Bodywork

RA Massage Clinic offers an innovative style of manual therapy, rehabilitating trauma patterns of the body and mind. Ruby Ahn combines her training and certifications in Traditional Thai Massage, Yin Yoga, Shiatsu and Jin Shin Do enhanced by her intuitive skills.

I'm here to provide a solution for pain, stress and trauma in body, mind and soul. Immediate needs are addressed each session with a targeted, customized efficiency to optimize circulation by facilitating release of structural adhesions and balancing acu-points. With deep, firm yet patient pressure we allow the innate healing processes of bodymind to ignite. Whether you're seeking a quick Chair Massage or a Full Body Treatment, you will leave relieved, re-balanced and re-stored.

Contact

604-729-4705

Welcome to the healing art

Specialized in integrating Eastern Healing Modalities with Innovative Fascia Focused Techniques, to help you achieve optimal health and pain relief through personalized bodywork treatments. The combined modalities are:

Traditional Medical Thai Massage/Shiatsu

Thai Massage set in standards preserved by the Tradition of the Royals known as Watpo, is an ancient form of massage that is still revered and respected worldwide to this day. Shiatsu is similar with a variation of techniques from Traditions of Japan. Both of these healing therapies are derived of Traditional Chinese Medicine origin and TCM derived from Ayurveda, the Grandfather of medicine.

Deep, rhythmic pressure is applied along acu-points of the 12 major organ meridians with joint release techniques and stretches. Ruby sustains precise pressure control to effectively break down scar tissue and muscle knots along the way. This improves organ function, insures optimizing circulation, detoxification and improves muscle tone. The pacing is slow, deep yet gentle but firm.

Abdominal massage is a less known but effective treatment for gastrointestinal issues, constipation and for calming the vagus nerve.

Facial Acupressure can also be requested and applied for jaw tension, stress relief, de-puffing & toning.

Bodymind Acupressure

Bodymind Acupressure based on The Extraordinary Meridians in TCM and the Taoists 5 Elements foundational to RA Massage. Rather than a focus on the 12 Major organ Meridians, this modality is designed to have a psychosomatic effect by working with the 8 Strange Flow Meridians of TCM. These act as a reserve, all encompassing the organ meridians as a 'Mother ship'. These deep energy reserve acupressure points are held for 1+ minutes, inducing a delta wave state. This can have a trance-like effect on the body and mind as it is deeply relaxing, can facilitate emotional release and relieve psychological stress. Your body is safe to return back to it's Para-sympathetic Nervous System from being in the previous default mode of Sympathetic (Fight or Flight or Freeze). Energy is re-balanced, redistributed and able to

'let go'.

It is a powerful compliment to Traditional Thai Massage and Shiatsu, adding another level of depth and somatic touch healing.

Modern research is now being widely pursued and conducted by the Fascia Research Society and it's relation to emotional and mental health.

Yin Yoga & Fascia Work

The principles of Yin Yoga is essential for the concepts of structure, breathe and tensegrity where effortless posture is achieved. Also based from Taoist practice expanded upon by Pauley Zink and Paul Grilley in the west (the forefather's of Yin Yoga), emphasis is on letting go of all subconscious muscular action allowing the body to be reframed back to one's parasympathetic nervous system. The reset is returning mechanical as well as energetic function. Connective tissue and Fascia being of liquid crystalline properties is pliable and can be unwound, releasing the muscles thus increasing circulation and range of motion, joint health and muscle tone. This is essential to injury prevention as the Fascia work results in increasing agility, reflexes and fluidity. Focused breathing is guided into areas of restriction and pain during treatment to aid in the facilitation, freeing up more space for oxygenation. Not only does this reduce pain in body, but also results in increased mental clarity and emotional stability. Effectiveness of RA Massage is a testament to The Modern Meridian Theory as coined by Dr.Hiroshi Motoyama the concept of the energy meridians in TCM run in tandem with the lines of the Fascia.

~These skills are knit together to be contained in a beautifully crafted form for a truly multidimensional experience.~

To be or knot to be.
That is the question.

Remarkable relief for:

Chronic musculoskeletal issues
Anxiety and Complex post-traumatic stress disorder
Gastrointestinal issues
Headaches
Circulatory issues
Postural imbalances
Jaw pain
Back pain / Sciatica
Menstrual pain
Injuries
and more

Testimonial

"After a year of suffering with a troubled shoulder, I was extremely fortunate to find Ruby. Not only has she facilitated the expansion of my own consciousness, I aIso now recognize the significance of the fascial system and how my challenge was related to soft tissue blockages and past trauma. I will continue to see her, for she skillfully identifies and releases blockages throughout my body. I'm feeling better than ever and am extremely grateful for this very specialized healer.."

~ Rob M. ~

Testimonials

With 27 yrs of full-time mixed martial arts making physical demands on my body, it was a blessing to come across Ruby. Her skill and techniques are unparalled. To state it simply, Ruby is tried tested, and recommended.

~Trevor C.~

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