Bio:

Barb Jacobson, B.A., CMT

Barb graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Psychology and Anthropology from St. Cloud State University. She is also a graduate of the Sports/Deep Tissue and Body Wellness Program from the Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork, Inc.  This program included over 500 hours of training and hands-on clinics in Basic Relaxation, Pressure and Release Points, Joint Massage and Range of Motion, Connective Tissue Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Body Wellness, and Muscle Testing/Balance, Anatomy and Physiology.

Continuing Education includes Reiki, Balancing the Chakras, Healing Touch, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Trager techniques, Reflexology, Lymphatic Massage, Independent study of Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Healing Touch, Tui Na, Aromatherapy and many other modalities.

Barb was an instructor at the Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork, Inc.  During her five years there, she taught Basic Relaxation, Pressure and Release points, Connective Tissue, Body Wellness, Sports and Deep Tissue, Muscle Testing/Balance, Swedish, and Communication courses.

Contact Information: Phone # 952-239-6316

Healing Modalities:

Techniques can be combined to create a session unique to you. Packages available.

Chair Massage - Fully clothed massage in a relaxing seated position; a wonderful complement to Reiki.

Relaxation - Soothing full-body massage incorporates breathing and a meditative focus. Releases tension, increases energy flow.

Lymphatic - Light touch designed to stimulate the body’s healing lymph system - rhythmic and very relaxing.

Pre/Post Natal - Designed for mothers-to-be and new mothers. Cushions and special positioning are used.

Intuitive Energy Balancing - Gentle hand placement redirects and stimulates energy flow. Can be a clothes-on therapy.

Reiki - Sacred healing technique using hands-on or hands-off healing techniques designed to facilitate the movement of chi or energy flow through the body.

Remote Energy Work - Focus and transmission of intuitive life energy for balancing and healing sent from one individual to another - facilitator to healing recipient.

Neuromuscular Therapy - Use of soft-tissue manipulation and trigger points to target specific areas of pain and stiffness.  Self-care stretches are recommended to facilitate improvement.

Deep Tissue - Relaxing massage using deep pressure and facilitated relaxation postures (passive stretching).  Eases chronic and acute areas of tension and discomfort through a variety of physical techniques.

Sports Massage - For one who desires a very deep, intense massage experience.  Penetrating to the deepest levels of muscle tissue, involving client participation throughout the massage session.  Self-care stretches and exercises are recommended to facilitate further performance improvement.

Stone Massage - Warm and/or cool stones are moved on the skin to generate deep, soothing relaxation or a stimulating, refreshing experience.

Salt Massage - Dry brushing, salt massage and hot towels, followed by a moisturizing lotion are applied to the skin to stimulate, exfoliate, and moisturize.

Fees, Special Discounts:

Chair Massage:  $1.50 per minute.

Prices for Relaxation, Lymphatic or Natal:

30 minutes - $35, 60 minutes - $65, 90 minutes - $95, 120 minutes - $125.

Prices for Intuitive Energy, Reiki, or Remote Energy:

30 minutes - $40, 60 minutes - $70, 90 minutes - $100, 120 minutes - $130.

Prices for Neoromuscular, Deep Tissue, or Sports:

30 minutes - $45, 60 minutes - $75, 90 minutes - $115, 120 minutes - $150.

Prices for Stone or Salt Services:

30 minutes - $50, 60 minutes - $80, 90 minutes - $120, 120 minutes - $160

Gift Certificates available

Payment Options: Cash, check, and most Credit Cards (NO AmEx) accepted

Cancellation Policy: Please call 24 hours prior to your session to cancel.