Call 917 459 8726 or EMAIL riikka@riikka.org to set an appointment! 

 
Location: 11 Bolinas Rd. (room A) Fairfax CA 94930

Available Times: During September Office Days are Wednesday and Thursday               


the week of September 6th:

Wed:   1030am    1230pm     

Thu:    1230pm   3pm   5pm    


the week of September 13th:

Wed:    1030am   1230pm

Thu:     1030am


the week of September 20th:

Wed:   1030am   1230pm   630pm

Thu:     1230pm   3pm     

the week of September 27th:

Wed:    1030am    1230pm

Thu:     1030am    1230pm

the week of October 4th:

Wed:    1030am    1230pm   

Thu:     1030am   1230pm   3pm   5pm   7pm

Fri:        130pm   330pm   530pm






To book your appointment, please email riikka13@yahoo.com or call 917 459 8726.

Please note that I have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  Payment in full is expected should you fail to cancel your scheduled appointment or cancel less than 24 hours in advance. 

Please don't hesitate to call me if you can't find a time that suits you. Other times available occasionally by special request.

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Photos by Rebecca Teague

 I use fair-trade unrefined shea butter in all my massages. I make it by hand by whipping into a smooth silky cream, adding Vitamin E oils and pure therapeutic essential oils. Please let me know if you are sensitive to any oils- I also have unscented shea butter available. This product will be available for purchase in March, 2010!

P.s. Considered an African beauty secret, shea butter is prized for its ability to moisturize, promote circulation and soften skin, among other many healing properties!

 

 

 

Massage

Imagine your breath flowing from
a deep sensing place of connectedness
and expression of who you are.

Imagine your body releasing tension,
blocked energy and old stories,
opening up new pathways and possibilities.

Imagine your mind getting quiet,
giving your intelligent body a chance
to do what it knows best;
to balance.

I was trained at Alive & Well, San Anselmo, in 2004 in Swedish Massage, Polarity Therapy and Reflexology.  I've completed level I in Reiki. In January 2010 I got initiated as a Oneness Blessing giver. I will explain these modalities below. I'm also currently a student at The Foundation for Spiritual Development, a self-development school in San Rafael, CA. My deepest and most profound training takes place when I connect myself to the Divine. Techniques and skills are important, yet something unexplainable happens when I forget all that I have learnt and I offer myself to be used as an empty vessel for the Light that is most aligned with you and Your True Self. 

The following techniques are integrated to each massage session. Please express any questions or concerns you may have before your massage. I'm happy to answer them and most importantly, tailor each massage to your unique needs.

Swedish Massage uses long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements that focus on the superficial layers of muscle. It improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to the body tissues. Swedish Massage relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other wastes, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints.
 
Deep Tissue Massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, lower back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
 
Massage sessions also boost energy, strengthens the immune system and neutralizes stress in the body, thus defusing the underlying cause of a wide range of physical ailments including pain, anxiety, high blood pressure, fatigue and poor digestion.

Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words rei and ki meaning 'universal life energy'. Reiki is an ancient laying-on of hands technique that uses the life force energy to heal, balancing the subtle energies within our bodies. Reiki addresses physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances. 

Deeksha/The Oneness Blessing is believed to affect the different lobes of the brain, thereby reducing stress levels and intensifying the levels of love, joy and awareness. Millions in India and abroad testify to the calming and awakening effects of the Oneness Deeksha, which is now gaining recognition as by far the easiest and most effective approach to enriching human consciousness. 

This blessing is transfered by placing my hands lightly onto the crown of your head, usually for about 1 minute. Sometimes a tingling sensation may occur, sometimes blissful energy flowing through the body, or you may not feel anything at all.

Polarity Therapy incorporates energy bodywork with gentle or firm touch, and rocking. Open communication facilitates self-awareness. Factors as environment, attitudes, relationships, life experience, and trauma affect the functioning of the human energy field. The Polarity practitioner assesses a client's energy system with tools such as skilled observation, communication, and palpation.

A note: As a massage therapist, I'm not qualified to diagnose or treat any medical conditions or psychological disorders. If you are having a condition that may be aggravated by bodywork, please  talk to your doctor or other health care professional before scheduling a massage.
Timeless Aromatherapy Massage is an expanded session that removes the boundaries of time and space on a deeper level, allowing spirit to move through us, taking you to a place of deep healing. The sessions lasts 2 1/2-3 hours. Through a combination of traditional massage techniques, aromatherapy and energy work and holding space for guides to assist us, this session becomes an opportunity to experience your core being.