Porsha Chalmers LMT
Lake Lanier School of Massage/Woodruff Medical Training and Testing

The body is self-correcting. Given encouragement through the palpation of soft tissue, a person can tune into his/her own sensory feedback to adjust various internal processes. Pain is our body's way of giving us a message that we are out of balance, through releasing pain and improving our life's quality. Massage Therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the body. The techniques generally affect the circulation of blood and lymph, reduce muscular tension or flaccidity, affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, and enhance tissue healing. These effects provide a number of benefits: reduction of muscle tension and stiffness, relief of muscle spasms, greater flexibility and range of motion, relief of stress, and relief of tension related conditions such as headaches, just to name a few.

I see my role as a therapist to be this: educating and facilitating therapies by touch that aid in the relief of day to day aches and pains, as well as helping to achieve homeostasis - better known as balance. At Studio 51 Massage, it is my mission to treat each individual for his/her specific needs. Every effort is made to integrate various modalities to aid in addressing pain and muscle soreness, increase of mobility, reduction of stress, and overall body wellness. I offer Hot Stone Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue, Reiki (energy work), Aromatherapy, and Swedish Massage (relaxation) to aid in achieving that goal. Together we can customize a session to achieve that essential balance, helping you feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Call today and schedule an appointment so you can embark on the road to wellness.