109 West Main Street, Perham MN, 56573
Hey There
Welcome to Firefly Massage! Learn all about what we do, how we do it, and why it matters. We hope that by the time you're done here, you're ready to give us a chance. Click through to book the massage that gives you the same feeling as wearing your favorite sweater. I little bit magic, a little bit comfort and joy.
The Purpose of Intentional Slowness
At Firefly Massage we don't offer our most popular services as a 60 min appointment. This is because, unlike that of a traditional spa, the work we do is a slow, intentional, whole-body approach to healing. . We firmly believe this leads to longer-lasting results & the need for fewer appointments in the long-term, but it also means we can't cover as much ground in one session. This means that even in a 90 minute massage, we don't quite manage to cover the full body. Our bodies are so interconnected, even in ways we've yet to discover Sometimes, when we overlook that one spot on the back of your leg at every session because we are simply running out of time, it means we are missing a key part of the puzzle. And when our intent is to take a full-body approach to healing, we need to cover as much of the body as we can!
So, why should I take the slow approach, if the fast approach covers more ground? We find that when we slow down, you slow down, too! This activates your parasympathetic nervous system, you start to relax and your body begins to feel safe enough to let go; of tensions, of emotions, and of stress. In turn, your body begins to aid in it's own healing & you leave with a bigger breath and a tiny glow inside of you, ready to show who you are with confidence!
OUR BODY BUTTERS
The fact is, your skin is porous and everything your therapist uses is absorbed into your body. That's why here at Firefly Massage, we carefully read every ingredient put into the products we use. After all, we are also spending hours with these substances on our skin, too!
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Every massage butter used in the work we do comes from the company Rebel Massage. We have yet to come across an ingredient we cannot pronounce and wouldn’t feel comfortable ingesting
(even if it might not taste great).
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Beyond the clean ingredients, we strive to give you our most present selves and these creams are intentionally chosen for these properties as well. Firefly Massage aims to encourage an incredible slowing down in this go-go-go society both inside & outside of our studio. This body butter helps accomplish that.
Rebel Massage products demand slowness and an intense focus on deep tissue manipulation. They encourage time spent on each muscle, providing a stretch no other product I've tried can match. This stretch is the magic. It's what allows you to walk away feeling lighter, happier, and more at peace. It's what allows us to rekindle your inner glow.
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So, take in a breath, close your eyes, and know you’re in a place that aligns with your goals - those ones of slowness, of mental presence, and of the honoring of your body and soul (& ours, too!).
Our
Techniques
Gravity Massage
Deep tissue massage like you've never experienced before! This approach combines the gravitational pull of the earth with long, broad pressure. It is an intentional slowness combining mostly myofascial techinques with the directness of deep tissue and a sprinkling of Thai stretching and massage techniques!
Deep Release
This is a slow and gentle massage. It's an effective approach for those who have found massage to be too painful for them. It is a bruise free technique aimed to help even the most anxious learn to relax in their own bodies. This is a massage that feels like a slow sinking into the hot springs. A little bit magic, a little bit comfort and joy.
Fully Clothed
A Thai-inspired approach designed to bring you fast, yet effective relief. A combination of stretching and compression massage, one of the ways we help you save time is by foregoing the need to undress and monkey with all the sheets. Stay comfortable in your own clothes, yet walk out feeling like you've had the best massage of your life.
INNER GLOW
I started offering this service after fighting my way out of a super scary depression. One of the things that absolutely saved me was learning how to really, truly feel my own emotions. It seems crazy when we haven't experienced it yet, but it has been my experience that feeling our emotions is the only way to get to the other side of healing. It is the only way to truly experience joy and happiness in our lives. I want to pass this knowledge on to as many people as possible! So, stop seeking joy, and discover the beauty of the myriad of emotions that float through you every single day. Learn to experience them as part of your day, and create an inner glow that flows like a tiny river through your entire life.
About
My name is Jen Karvonen
