ABOUT ZOE

DEEP TISSUE
Deep tissue massage is aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses movements and techniques to help
break-up built-up of harden plaque in the tissue. The pressure will generally be more intense than swedish massage. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as "adhesions.")

It's important to drink a lot of water after a massage or to help flush lactic acid out of the tissues. If you don't, you might be sore the next day.

SWEDISH MASSAGE
In swedish massage gentle soft strokes are used to increases circulation and remove toxins from muscles. The therapist uses firm but gentle pressure to reduce friction, to compress and relax muscles. By far, the most popular benefit of Swedish Massage is that it is both relaxing and invigorating. It is an excellent way to help rid the body of tension and to achieve a sense of overall well-being.

HOT STONE MASSAGE
The use of hot stones was introduced by Mary Nelson as a technique, called LaStone Therapy, since, hot stone massage has been very popular through the country.
The stones are immersed in water and heated in a hot stone warmer until they are within a certain temperature range. Various shape and size stones are placed on specific points on the back, in the palms of the hand, or between the toes.
The heat relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist to apply deeper pressure, if desired. The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
The general public doesn't know there are over 7,000 nerve endings on the feet. Foot Reflexology is a gentle and delightful touch, hands-on energy bodywork that stimulate the nerve endings as a way to communicate to the rest of the body. The nervous system is like a map, when pressure is applied to these reflexes, it releases tension and congestion that one's body may hold to promote relaxation and stress reduction. To encourage balance, harmony, improve the circulation throughout your body it's required to have at least 30 minutes of foot reflexology or gemstone ear reflexology. You will feel as though you've received a full body massage, well balanced and rejuvenated.

REIKI
Reiki is know as an ancient Japanese form of energy healing and known as the universal life force energy used as a healing therapy to bring about emotional wholeness, for release of unwanted negative energy surrounding physical and spiritual problems.
Come experience these technique as a way to open up the bodies chakras, get rid of blockages and recharge your energy to move into a lighter space throughout the mind, body and spirit.

TESTIMONIALS:

After one reflexology session with Zoe,
I quickly scheduled another and then
signed on for a marvelous series of ten.
The sessions are unbelievably relaxing
and have clear health benefits. I suffer
from the occasional bout of vertigo,
and was quite pleased that within a
week of Zoe focusing on that issue
it dissipated, and has not returned.
She is very attentive and eager to
work with you on your aches, pains
and even stress abatement.
The sessions are lengthy, unhurried
and exactly what you look forward
to at the end of a long day.

A healthful treat that I wholeheartedly recommend!

—F. N. Sullivan (Brookline)

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This is the place to try for reflexology and Reiki. I have never been so relaxed and I go home relaxed for days.
I hear she is doing massages now, I will have to check that out too.

—Debbie B. (Bridgewater, MA)

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Zoe at Toe2Heal is a true healer with her hands. She listens to the clients' needs and delivers. I had regular sessions of reflexology on my poor plantar fasciitis feet which was completely gone by the time my 10 week package was over. I also enjoyed a few thai massage and reiki sessions. I also was on a path towards weight loss and I can say her work was a large part of my 75 pound weight loss journey to which I have maintained. She is sensitive to the needs of the client in the moment and I enjoyed her ability to improvise in the moment to find exactly what it is I needed. I am grateful I stumbled upon her and I highly recommend her services.

—Mindy H. (Boston, MA)

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Zoe approached my healing process from within (body -mind- soul) along with a detailed, patient and an extremely effective relaxation technique. She is an extremely well trained professional and has a great knowledge of her healing art.
I am so much thankful for her meticulous care.

—Dr. Apostolos Paraskevas

ZOE'S QUEST

Zoe is an artist, LMT and lives in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA.
Having visited India over the past 7 years on spiritual pilgramages,
she found her nitch, through inner guidance, and decided to work
with her hands as a professional bodyworker. Zoe has always been
keen about her health and overall wellness.

She is a vegetarian, maintains a healthy nutritional balance and
exercise routine in her daily life. Following her life style choices
as a raja yoga student and listening to her intuition, has led her
to study massage, alternative and complimentary healing modalities
to share with others. After several trips to India she followed her
heart and became a certified reflexologist, became attuned as
reiki practitioner, trained in authentic thai bodywork and soon
then received her license as a massage therapist. She is a
graduate from the Elizabeth Grady School of Massage Therapy.

Based on her intuition, Zoe has became focused on the healing arts.
She's discovered that helping others to find relief from symptoms,
and solutions to their body disorders or pathologies, to be her
lifetime passion.

She knows that reflexolgy, reiki, massage all work, not because
her clients tell her so, but because she also uses it on herself onset
to getting a cold and has found it to prevent her from getting sick.
She also applies varies modalities to herself to enhance her mood
and feel more energized.

Zoe is interested in learning everything she can to allow others to
take part in their recovery process and tune into their own bodies.
She's ever-ready and continues her studies to further extend
her healing technique to others.

Zoe is personable and has a healing, up-lifting, soulful touch.
She is trained in swedish massage, pregnancy massage,
sports massage, neuromuscular (myofascial and trigger point)
therapy, reflexology, thai massage, deep tissue massage.
Knowledgeable in Japanese energy bodywork, MLD,
(manual lymphatic drainage). She implements light and color therapy,
ROM/Streching techniques in her sessions and customizes her sessions
to work with each individual client's needs.

You will feel safe and find her to be a caring person, attentative
to clients needs. People love her and want to see her often.
They say she is the best massage therapist they have ever
worked with. All sessions are private and are one on one.

Soft light is used throughout the session to enhance relaxation.
Therapeutic treatments are used to transform the body’s energy,
whilst relaxing the mind and reconnecting to the proper function
of the body’s systems to achieve homeostasis.

Reflexology for children under the ages of 8 are short sessions and
parents or caregiver must be present. Teen-agers are also welcomed
and half hour sessions are good for them on regular basis.

All energy work sessions will begin and end at scheduled times.
Sessions beginning late due to client arriving late will end at the
appointed time and will be charged the full price. Please avoid
eating a heavy meal two hours prior to a session.

If a cancellation is necessary, please give a 48 hour notice or a
" full session will be charged. Payment is expected in full at the
time of rendered service. Cash, and credit cards are accepted.

Referrals
We appreciate referrals. This is the highest compliment.
For referring a new client, $10 will be deducted from your next
hourly visit after the new client has booked an appointment.

Personal and professional boundaries are respected and
observed at all times. Privacy and confidentiality are
maintained at all times. All clients are treated with
respect and dignity.

Please avoid eating a heavy meal two hours prior to a session.

Clients have reported relief from the following problems:

• Chronic tension/stress
• Lower back, mid-back, shoulder and neck pain
• Arthritis
• Tight muscles and knots in the soft tissue
• Headaches and migraines
• Allergies, sinus congestion, sinus infection
• Edema and swelling from injuries
• Reduced range of motion
• Plantar fascitis and other foot pain
• Sprained ankle
• Rotator cuff/shoulder pain/range of motion restrictions
•Sciatic/piriformis syndrome
• Stiffness/lack of flexibility
• Digestive problems
• Insomnia
• High Blood Pressure