Polaris Affect

By Morgan Alise

Certified Massage Therapist

Credentials

Certified Massage Therapist - Wellness Massage Institute - June 2026

Certified Yoga Teacher - Sangha Studio - June 2024

Bachelors degree - University of Vermont - September 2022

-Human Development and Family Sciences

Purpose

At the heart of my work is the core belief that the connection between our minds and bodies is sacred. I truly believe that we are capable of anything when our nervous systems are in harmony. To me this simply means that the better I feel in my body the easier the rest of life gets. There are many parts to the picture of wellness, and massage is one of them.

My specialty areas are neck injuries, migraine relief, athletic recovery, regular maintinence for chronic conditions and general relaxation and stress relief. Using tried and tested techniques, ancient and modern, massage therapy can help to remind your body which way is true north and set you up for success.

If you follow the link under “Scheduling and Pricing” you can book me at Ethos Athletics. If you’re you curious about how massage could help you, submit an Inquiry below.

Services Offered

Deep Tissue / Neuromuscular Therapy

Deep tissue massage is a specific kind of massage that targets individual muscles, and sends direct signals to your brain to relax and repair that muscle. Deep Tissue is sometimes regarded as more intense but does not need to involve deep pressure to affect the muscles. Deep Tissue is great for treatign old injuries or chronic pain.

Swedish
Swedish massage involves sweeping strokes that stimulate blood flow, introducing oxygen to your muscles and oftentimes moving lymph through out your body. It is great for general relaxation and soreness.

Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a Japanese modality that some people may refer to as accupressure. Using thumbs and elbows to stimulate some of the same points recognised in traditional Chinese medicine, the goal is to affect calm in the nervous system and to restore equilibrium in the organs.

Thai

Thai massage is a modality to involves mostly compression and stretching. A practioner will manipulate your limbs, mostly the legs, by moving them manually to various positions while stretching and pressing.


PNF Stretching

PNF stands for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. A type of stretching you can complete on your own but can prove more effective when done for you. This invlolves strategically activating the muscle groupings you are about to stretch to increase the effectiveness of the stretch.

Reiki

Reiki is a type of energetic work that is hands off. A Reiki practitioner acts as a conduit to channel energy from a client by hovering their hands in the space around a client. Reiki may leave you feeling calm and relaxed and also may bring up certain emotions that need processing.

Prenatal

Prenatal massage involves the use of props and modified massage techniques to ensure the pregnant client is comfortable. Massage can be very beneficial inpregnancy, decreasing stress and relaxing muscles to relieve discomfort during pregnancy.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Body work is any general physical practice that interfaces with the human body. This is not entirely limited to what you may see as massage. Manual stretching modalities fall under this category.

  • There are several signs that may mean a particular treatment was effective. You may notice a release in tension or a decrease in stiffness in certain areas. Relief of headaches or clear headedness may be a sign of effectiveness. If you are a regular athelete you may notice recovery from exercise is easier and less uncomfortable. You may feel sleepy or calm with improved breathing after a massage which is a sign that the treatment has had an impact.

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  • After you enter the room we would have brief chat, checking in about your treatemnt needs for the day’s session. Before leaving the room I will give a few instructions as to how you should be laying on the table. After that would be a 60-90 minute treatment for the areas we discussed paying attention to. I’ll leave the room again for you to get ready before checking out.

    For first time clients I like to have 10-15 minute intake where we talk about your history with injuries, any areas of discomfort and introduce ourselves.