QUALIFICATIONS

All of our therapists are New Hampshire State Licensed practitioners of therapeutic massage, members of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and are Nationally Certified (NCMT).  Continuing Education courses are regularly attended to expand our staffs knowledge/experience of new modalities and ongoing research studies taking place which involve massage.

*Shana Myers MA, MS, LMT, RYT trained at the Esalen Institute Big Sur, CA and The Boston Shiatsu School.  She brings 20 years of experience to her practice. 

  A little known fact.... After teaching Art, Industrial Arts and Math at a start-up satellite program in New York City and building/facilitating Ropes Courses, Shana chose to take a much needed and deserved "break" to simply go on a hike.  Thus, she ventured onto the Appalachian Trail.  Ripping a boot on Mount Washington and tearing a calf muscle brought her off the AT and into town.  Being the outdoor enthusiast that she is, she decided to relocate to the White Mountains, open a business, get a dog and live in a cabin.  Presently, Luna and Inca are her two rescued, yellow labradors that may greet you at her office.  

  Shana began teaching yoga in 1999 and offers private yoga instruction for individuals and groups at the Jackson location or in private residence.

PHILOSOPHY

Moondance Massage is dedicated to heightening the awareness of others with regards to their health and well-being.  No pretensions of diagnosis nor promises of cure are made.  Our staff believes that therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and yoga serve as positive adjuncts to the person's will to actively participate in their own course of treatment.

We believe that Health is Wealth!!
Shana Myers MA,MS,LMP,RYT
Owner/Operator

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

           IMPROVE

• Circulation: Massage acts as a 'mechanical cleanser', moving lymphatic fluids to help with the elimination of wastes and toxic debris that build up in the body. Massage dilates the blood vessels and increases the number of red blood cells, thus, improving circulation to muscles, organs and joints. 
• Relaxation: Massage relaxes muscle and relieves body tension while at the same time improving circulation. The sedative or stimulating effects of massage help to control general body tensions and lessen contractions, spasms, and muscle tightness. 
• Recuperation: Massage lessens pain and helps facilitate movement. Regular visits can help disperse the edema that forms after injury to ligaments and tendons. Transverse massage separates muscle fibers preventing the formations of adhesions and trigger points. For persons convalescing from bone fractures, massage can aid with tissue repair and lessen inflammation and swelling of joints. 
• Muscle Tone massage increases blood supply and nutrition to the muscles and improves muscle tone. 

REDUCE

• Stress: During the phase of distress certain physiological changes begin to take place. 
• The heart beats faster from increased adrenaline production. 
• More blood flows into the larger muscles. 
• The functions of the immune and digestive systems are inhibited. 
• Adverse effects of stress may manifest as ulcers, changes in blood sugar, hypertension and headaches. 
Massage reverses damaging physiological effects by inducing a relaxation response, increasing circulation and limbering tight muscles, restoring the balance between body and mind. 
• Muscle Aches lessen due to increased circulation, passive mobility. 
• Joint Stiffness is reduced by increased blood supply to the area. 
• Arthritis may be alleviated when an area is flushed with fresh nutrients and oxygen.