Massage and Music...
a great combination that brings more life into one's life. Soothing, pleasing, nurturing, healing, they touch the spirit, the body and the mind in such a positive way. The effects are far reaching.
Massage relaxes the mind and can reduce depression. It increases blood circulation, which makes everything run better, smoother, and easier. Massage is such a beautiful way to express caring and so healthy for anyone whether they are 8 or 88.
Massage can provide relief from muscle pain, swelling, joint stiffness, neck and shoulder problems. It can improve arthritic conditions, peripheral vascular disease, stroke recovery and Parkinson's disease.
Sometimes elderly people have not been touched gently enough in their lives and are guarded or apprehensive about massage. People with dementia and Alzheimer's can find it difficult to trust or relax. Music, singing in particular, can soothe. Music is its own language and singing to someone can be just the right thing to introduce a shoulder, foot or hand massage. Often times a client will remember the song being sung and will join in. Soon they are smiling, toe tapping, hand clapping or dancing.
Sheila Fox, LMT is a licensed practitioner both nationally and in the state of Washington. After graduating from the Brenneke School of Massage in 1998, Sheila started her own practice serving a cross section of both young and old. Her interest in geriatric and massage for the seriously ill started many years previous to her training while caring for ill family members and working as a homehealth aide. Sheila holds certificates in geriatric massage, myofascial releasing, Trager, and Swedish massage. She received a BA in Arts Administration from the Evergreen State College in 1989. Sheila has used massage throughout her life. Her caring and compassionate manner, and her sincerity are often commented on. Sheila's ability to be fully present with her clients is the key to the responsiveness people feel with her.
Individual Massage Session:
- 30 or 60 minutes
- Performed in a chair, on a bed or a massage table.
- Techniques include gentle Swedish, Myofascial Releasing, Trager, Foot Reflexology, breath awareness and energywork.
Sessions can occur in a private home, day center or nursing home. Affordable pricing ranges from $35 - $75.
CONCERTS FOR SENIOR CENTERS, NURSING AND RETIREMENT HOMES
Sheila performs early jazz, swing, Broadway, Old Time, waltzes, polkas, and more for senior audiences. Solo, duo, trio or quartet, Sheila offers a show sure to please. “I love them and they love me,” she says of her work in the senior community.
Prices range from $65 for solo, $130 duo, $195 trio, and $260 quartet for 1 hour concerts in the city of Seattle. In outlying areas, travel expense will be added. Sheila also does “roaming concerts” with her clarinet, voice and percussion, visiting several units or individuals in their private rooms.
Sheila has been singing professionally for over 20 years. She has performed both internationally and nationally, for large and small audiences in Russia, Spain, New York, California, and Washington. Singing straight from the heart, Sheila's love for Yiddish Theater and Ladino folk songs is greatly appreciated by those who remember and speak these languages. She also sings in Spanish. Sheila's voice is vibrant and communicates a love and zest for life.
