Massage + Lymphatics
Discover body work by The Desert Canary to ease your tension, mental and physical, improve your mobility, and relax down to your core.
Each modality has been added to our menu based on the express concerns of our patients. When need arises repeatedly for relief, we explore the best techniques available to help you restore health. Our practitioners have often created their own curated experiences for you over many years of honing their craft to optimize healing.
The remedy you didn’t know you needed, unique to The Desert Canary - an integrative massage to relieve muscle tension, bound fascia, knots and stress.
The science: Targeting tissue remodeling, fluid muscle dynamics, and neurophysiological relaxation triggered by sustained low-load pressure with warmed bamboo and sculpting wood therapy tools, blended with intuitive human touch.
Prolonged physical stress or immobility can cause our fascia to become sticky, impacting the ability of layers to glide. This in turn can make muscles feel tight, with guarding and limited mobility, as well as less than ideal lymphatic flow.
Rather than aggressive shearing of tissues, we benefit more from release through the physiological response to touch, timing and skilled application of sustained pressure, traction, lengthening. There are moments of ‘wow’ in this therapy as you feel the intensity of stuck areas being addressed, returning you to a more organized matrix with viscosity, head to toe, palms to heels.
While some might feel they need ‘deep tissue’, this massage interprets where issues lie, assisting in a more calm protective tone rather than exacerbating guarding. Use of the warmed wood in turn can assist with rehydration of fascia and remodeling of surrounding tissue. Highly relaxing!
The work reflects why consistent therapy is so beneficial while you work towards modifications in lifestyle, such as movement, posture, ergonomics.
It’s no coincidence that areas we feel restrictions often also follow the meridians in Chinese medicine, making this therapy a perfect compliment to your other TCM sessions, especially lymphatic massage, acupuncture and cupping therapy, to further encourage work with pathways
Meridian Wood Therapy Massage 75 mins, $180
Meridian Wood Therapy Massage
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overall muscle tension & pain
optimize recovery from workouts
adhesions/knots
fascia restrictions
limited flexibility
relaxation/stress relief
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open pathways to create flow of circulation to nourish tissues
pain relief from tension release
increased mobility
possible for lymphatic improvement as restrictions are lessened
Lymphatic Massage Therapy
A specific healing technique to prime your lymph for optimized function and flow. The intricate lymph system is responsible for a host of functions in the body, including managing toxins and cellular debris, fluid distribution, and immune support.
We have elevated this massage of intrinsic rhythms with subtle myofascial stretching to ensure effective movement of lymph fluid to improve your overall health and vitality.
Lymphatic Massage 60 mins, $165, 90 mins, $195
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feeling bloated
sluggish digestion
heaviness in limbs
need a boost to the immune system
puffiness in the face or overall
postpartum puffiness/swelling
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feel lighter
regulates digestion
less bloating
less puffiness
improved immune responses
less edema in limbs
Maya Abdominal Therapy
Maya Abdominal Therapy has its roots in the traditional healing practices of the Maya people and was brought to wider attention by Dr. Rosita Arvigo. At its heart, this gentle, hands-on approach supports the body’s natural ability to self-correct. By guiding the organs of the abdomen and pelvis back toward their optimal position, it helps restore the healthy flow of blood, lymph, nerve impulses, and energy.
Many people describe a feeling of spaciousness and relief after a session — as if long-held tension in the belly and pelvis finally lets go. When circulation and energy can move freely, congestion eases, balance returns, and the body is better able to heal.
Initial Maya Abdominal Massage Therapy, 75min, $165
Return Maya Abdominal Massage Therapy, 60min, $165
Return Maya Abdominal Massage Therapy, 30min, $85
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menstrual pain and endometriosis
ovarian cysts and PCOS
pelvic pain
chronic yeast or bladder infections
urinary incontinence
pelvic organ prolapse
perimenopausal and menopausal changes
digestive challenges, including constipation
scar tissue and recovery after surgery
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Acupuncture
Craniosacral Massage
Red Light Therapy
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During pregnancy at this time (you can receive other modalities we offer)
Modified during active menstruation:
Best to wait until bleeding has stopped, as treatment can increase flow.Immediately after abdominal or pelvic surgery:
Wait at least 6–8 weeks (or as advised by your physician) until scar tissue is stable.Immediately after a vaginal birth or cesarean section:
Usually wait 4–6 weeks or until cleared by your care provider.Active infection or inflammation:
Such as pelvic inflammatory disease, urinary tract infection, or gastrointestinal infection — wait until it resolves.Presence of IUD (intrauterine device):
Typically avoid direct uterine massage unless cleared by your healthcare provider.Unexplained abdominal or pelvic pain:
Seek medical evaluation first to rule out serious conditions.Abdominal or pelvic malignancy:
Avoid if there is known or suspected cancer in the area.Abdominal aneurysm or severe cardiovascular disease:
Avoid deep abdominal massage without physician approval.Fever or systemic infection:
Postpone until fully recovered.
Massage Therapy
The power of touch, there’s nothing like therapeutic massage to unwind tension, stress, and increase muscle recovery. Massage has countless benefits for the body, from increased blood flow, improved mood, immune system, sleep and more.
Deep Fusion is a specific style meant for detoxifying - this is more strategic for creating movement through this systems, with myofascial stretching in the mix.
Also available prenatal massage, our practitioners are certified in this special technique for safely improving circulation, relieving tension and soothing the body/mind. We offer specialized bolsters for your total comfort. Safe with doctor’s approval after first trimester.
Full Body Therapeutic Massage, Prenatal, Postpartum,
Available in 60 min $165, and 90 min $195 sessions
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muscle tension
chronic pain
weekend warriors
reduces stress
targeted relief
muscle recovery
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Red Light Therapy (Vitality Booth)
CBD Balm
Acupuncture
Craniosacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system, which has been shown to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, as well as many other systems of the body, such as digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, and more. CST has also been shown to help with the physical components related to such somatic conditions as Post Traumatic Stress, depression and anxiety.
By facilitating the body's natural and innate healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and has been shown to be beneficial for people seeking help with a wide range of healthcare challenges and symptoms (see below).
Craniosacral Therapy is suitable and highly therapeutic for prenatal and postnatal, please indicate your status when booking a 60 minute session CST.
Available in the following modules
Craniosacral Therapy 60 mins, $165
If this is your first visit to The Desert Canary, you will be prompted to complete your initial paperwork upon booking.
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sleep challenges
chronic fatigue
immune disorders
chronic pain
emotional imbalances
anxiety, depression
stress relief
innervated feelings/wired
feeling scattered, not in body
migraines, headaches
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There are certain situations where application of CST would not be recommended. These include conditions where a variation and/or slight increase in intracranial pressure would cause instability. Acute aneurysm, cerebral hemorrhage or other preexisting severe bleeding disorders are examples of conditions that could be affected by small intracranial pressure changes. Check with the practitioner upon booking if you have a concern or question.
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Response varies from person to person and condition to condition, thus number of sessions varies, from once to three times a week over the course of several weeks, to monthly as maintenance of symptoms and health.
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This treatment compliments acupuncture therapy, cupping, and sound baths for regulating the nervous system. You can pair with the Vitality Booth as well.