Every body is a unique formation

Due to personal circumstances, I had to suspend Formations Massage and Bodywork at the Itasca building. Starting in the January 2025 I will be working at Luna Massage and Wellness in Uptown Minneapolis (www.lunamw.com).

I enjoyed working with all of you and hope to see you in the future!

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Why Massage?

Massage Therapy is part of complementary and integrative medicine and is increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a range of medical conditions and situations. Massage can be a powerful tool in helping one take charge of their health and well-being.

Benefits of massage may include but aren’t limited to:

  • Increased circulation of blood and lymph flow

  • Relaxed musculature

  • Reduced pain

  • Improved digestion

  • Improved immune system function

  • Reduced anxiety and stress

  • Increased body awareness and ease of movement

  • Improved posture

  • Healing of soft tissue injuries

  • Reduction of scar tissue

WHAT IS NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY?

Neuromuscular therapy works with the individual using structural integration to target areas of restriction and patterns of tension in the body. Using trigger point therapy, this specialized release of soft tissue aims to balance the body as a whole and allow movement with greater ease and less pain.

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About the Therapist

Carolyn Hoff, B.A., A.A.S., CNMT

*Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)

Carolyn is a 2010 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University and has been certified in Neuromuscular Therapy since 2013. Over the past decade she has been combining NMT work with relaxation, myofascial release, deep tissue trigger point, craniosacral therapy and reflexology to facilitate healing and compassion for oneself and others that can be integrated into daily life. She has worked with a variety of conditions such as migraines, whiplash, dysphonia, carpal tunnel, sciatica, general neck and back pain, visceral pain and foot/knee pain. Carolyn also works with a wide range of diverse populations from adolescents to the elderly.

“My goal is to create a space for healing while empowering personal growth and awareness in a safe, respectful environment.”