Helping You Live Healthier

Chester Cudly

Certified Pet Therapy Dog/Chief Office Greeter

Chester Cudly is a labradoodle and a Certified Pet Therapy Dog through Domesti-Pups. He was born March 31, 2019, and is now a large fluff ball. 

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Pet Therapy is a broad term that includes animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and other animal-assisted activities (AAA). As of now, Chester is primarily AAA but we are working on incorporating AAT into our practice. You can learn a little more about pet therapy here.

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Chester believes in brightening everyone’s day with the wag of his tail and beginning the relaxation process before even entering the treatment room. He is in office most days. Pet Therapy is shown to boost parasympathetic nervous activity - the "rest and digest" reaction - so Chester's main job right now is to get this process started immediately when you arrive, giving you an even more productive massage session. 

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Briana Cudly BS, LDT1, LMT

Owner/Licensed Massage Therapist

I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2005.  I have a Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska Omaha, and studied Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  In 2005 I graduated from Omaha School of Massage Therapy (OSMT) and obtained my National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB).  I then started my own practice, as well as taught Traditional Chinese Medicine at OSMT.  I specialize in, Headache Care, Sports Massage and Lymphatic Drainage. I have worked with athletes of all calibers, including the Olympic Swim Trials, UFL Omaha Nighthawks, LFL Omaha Heart, Lincoln Marathon, and many more.  I am also member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and serves as Board Member and Government Relations Chair for AMTA-Nebraska Chapter.

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I believe everyone should play an active role in their own healthcare and that prevention is the key to a healthy life.  As a massage therapist, I works to educate the public on the physiological and psychological benefits of massage. I know as this education takes place, the acknowledgment and appreciation of massage therapy as healthcare grows. 

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I specialize in therapeutic massage with training in many techniques with an emphasis on

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• Headache Care

• Sports Massage

• Neuromuscular Massage

• Muscle Isolation

• Pregnancy Massage

• Lymphatic Drainage

• Guided Relaxation

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Charissa Christ, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist

I am a Fall 2013 graduate of Omaha School of Massage and Healthcare of Herzing University and have been a Licensed Massage Therapist since October of 2013.  I specialize in headache/migraine relief, prenatal, and Deepfeet Bar Therapy (also known as Ashiatsu). My goal is to try to successfully meet your therapy sessions goals and help you maintain what we have achieved with future sessions. When I am not working, you can most likely find me with my family at the lake fishing!  I look forward to working with you!

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I specialize in therapeutic massage with training in many techniques with an emphasis on

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• Headache Care

• Pregnancy Massage

• Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy

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30,60, 90 min

Integrative Massage Therapy

This is the basis of most of our treatment sessions. We combine multiple techniques and modalities in order to best address individual issues, needs, and circumstances. As the client, you take an active role in the therapy, working closely with your therapist to ensure optimal results. 

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Modalities used in this treatment are dependent on your therapist, but include medical, deep tissue, neuromuscular, sports, IASTM, lymphatic drainage, cupping, stretching, hot and cold treatments...

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This session is perfect for
- maintenance
- acute issue arising throughout the day (headache, backache, tingles, pain, etc)
- pain relief
- relaxation

20 min

Tension Tamer

This is a fully clothed massage session concentrating on one specific area or issue. Whether you are looking to alleviate stress or have a specific pain, this session is a great option.
Because there is no oil and it is a shorter session, this treatment is easy to squeeze into your day.

Classes and Individual Sessions

Guided Relaxation

This is a guided relaxation session for purposes of health and wellness, excellent for relaxing body and mind. Each session is personalized according to your goals. Examples of techniques used are progressive muscle relaxation, mantra meditation, body scan, and autogenics
A few things meditation has been shown to impact:
- Reduce stress
- Control anxiety
- Help control pain
- Promote emotional and physical health
- Improve sleep

Add to any Integrative Session with Briana

IASTM

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is the use of specific tools to address fascial restrictions, soft tissue fibrosis, and chronic inflammation, to reduce pain and increase range of motion. 

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Briana use surgical steel instruments and starts by lightly running them over the body area to find areas of adhesion and then use the tools to address the problem. 

30 or 60 min

Lymphatic Drainage

Briana is a Certified Lymphatic Drainage 1 Therapist through The Chickly Institute.

Lymphatic Drainage (LD) is a gentle, noninvasive modality designed to assist lymph flow. Lymph vessels are found throughout the body, but 70% of the vessels are located just below the skin. By using light, rhythmic, and targeted massage techniques, practitioners assist the body in clearing sluggish tissue of waste and swelling.  

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Because of the function of the lymphatic system, LD can benefit just about everyone. If you're feeling tired and low on energy, or if you've been sick or under the weather and feeling like your body is fighting to get back on track, LD is for you. If you have chronic or acute swelling, LD is for you. If you have an immune deficiency or autoimmune disease, LD is for you. In addition, athletes, surgical patients, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue sufferers, as well as acne and other skin issue sufferers, LD is for you.

60 or 120 min

Meditate and Massage

This session starts with Guided Relaxation followed by Integrative Massage. This is the ultimate mind and body treatment. 

Add to any Integrative Session

Cold and Sinus Treatment

This treatment will help clear up congestion, ease headache, decrease inflammation, and help you breath easier. 

We use an integrative approach to this treatment dependent upon your specific issues. You will typically be supine (face up) with an incline if needed. Hot stones, essential oils, steam towels, acupressure, lymphatic drainage, neuromuscular therapy, and tapotament may be used. Not only will you breath easier after this treatment, but you will feel immensely relaxed.  

Add to any Integrative Session with Briana

Cupping

Cupping is the use of negative pressure to increase blood flow and focus on fascial movement. Briana uses silicone cups and moves them in similar fashion to massage as well as leaves them on specific points. This is a great alternative to traditional deep (inward) pressure. 

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60 or 90 min

Ashiatsu

Charissa is a Certified DeepFeet Bar Therapist.

Ashiatsu is a barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while utilizing their feet and body weight; working with gravity instead of against it. Ashiatsu therapists are able to provide an effective therapeutic massage without causing pain or discomfort to themselves or the receiving client. Cream or oil is applied to the clients body making this deep therapeutic massage fluid and relaxing. Parallel bars are used above the massage table for balance, support and client safety.

Add to any Integrative Session with Briana

Sports Massage

Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries. A combination of massage techniques and stretching are incorporated. Clients are asked to arrive to the appointment in comfortable athletic clothing.

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Sports Massage is broken down into 

Pre-event: Performed up to 30 min - 24 hours before competition. A light, invigorating session designed to prepare your body and mind for your event. 

Inter-event: Performed between competitions on the same day and lasts about 10 minutes, concentrating on main muscles stressed during activity. Inter-event massage improves muscle recovery between repeated bouts of strenuous activity. 

Post-event: Performed within 48 hours after competition lasting 15-90 minutes. This session focuses on restoring the body to its pre-event condition by reducing recovery time, treating injuries and relaxing muscles.

Maintenance: 30-90 minute weekly or bi-monthly sessions designed to reduce recovery time between intense workouts, decrease muscle tightness, release holding patterns and reduce the potential for injury.

Add to any Integrative Session

Headache Care

We have extensive training in headache care, including sinus, tension, migraine, and cluster.

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We combine modalities and unique knowledge base to address the client's specific needs. 

Add on as Spot treatment, or available stand alone as 60 or 90 min 

Hot Stone

Hot stone massage is a type of massage that involves the use of smooth, heated stones that are placed on the body and used as tools in the during the massage. The penetrating heat and weight of the stones warm and relax tense muscles so the therapist can work deeper, more quickly.  Basalt or Himalayn Salt stones are used. Hot stones are placed on specific points, varying depending on areas of muscle tension and the client's health history. 

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Hot stone massage is a deeply relaxing, yet deep massage. Along with the benefits of a general massage, this massage quickly increases circulation, relaxes muscles, and increases range of motion.

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Full body treatments are not available at this time because of my COVID-19 protocols, but spot treatments are used in integrative sessions and by request.