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Scott Nicholson Fine Art

Healing the Planet One Person at a Time

Our Training

Through the Healing Arts we assist People in
Connecting 
to their Inner Truth, Wisdom, 
Power and Life's Purpose.

Scott Nicholson and Juana Ayers have been living and working in Flagstaff since 1990. We are licensed by the Arizona Board of Massage Therapy, Nationally Certified by NCTMB and members of the American Massage Therapy Association.

We have been  members of a medical team here in Flagstaff for over 15 years and have worked with everyone from newborns to world class athletes.  We have been receiving referrals from the medical community in Flagstaff since 1996.


We tailor each massage the to specific needs of each client. We are unique in that we offer Self-Care Techniques for each client at the time of their session and also through YouTube videos in our mailings.

Juana Maria Ayers has a BS degree in Biology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.  She received her Massage Therapy Training from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, Arizona in 1990 (now known as Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy). Juana graduated from  the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Miami, Florida in June of 2009.  She studied with Dr. Eric Pearl and is certified to do Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection.  Juana is currently enrolled in a Personal Fitness Training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Scott C Nicholson has a BFA from the Corcoran School of Art and Design in Washington DC and a MFA from Pratt Institute, NY, NY and received his Massage Therapy Training from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts  in Tucson, Arizona in 1990  (now known as Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy). Scott is currently enrolled in the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy.

On going continuing education courses are an essential part of how Juana and Scott approach their professional search for discovering what works best for you. Below you will find descriptions of some of the techniques that may be used during a massage therapy session.



Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release MFR stretches the myofascial unit a combination of muscles and the fascia, a thin layer of tissue covering every muscle. When a muscle is injured or strained, the fascia around tightens and can become sticky. This can affect the muscles capacity to do work. Stretching both areas together, the therapist relieves soreness in the muscle and restores the flexibility that results from restoring the fluid capacity of healthy tissue
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Trigger Point
What is remarkable about Trigger Points is that they are hyper irritable points in the muscles that refer pain somewhere else in the body, thus a headache or shoulder pain could be from a TP in the neck. In order for the trigger point to be released a variety of soft tissue approaches are utilized by the therapist. We are able to share self-care techniques that could help you to relieve your own Trigger Points at home or work and we sell tools that can help. (Thercanes, Foam Roller, Physio Balls, Heart tools)

 


CranioSacral
CranioSacral massage CST involves working from the core of your body outwards. The therapist very gently works the muscles to access this fluid system that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and is constantly pumping essential information throughout the central nervous system. This pumping action that is the CranioSacral rhythm can be felt at the bilateral structures of the body (hands, feet etc.) and along the spine. The therapist is able to assist your body in finding a better flow of the CS fluid by relieving restrictions, which restores and relaxes the entire body.

 


Deep Tissue
Deep tissue massage works the deeper muscles to release tension in the body, usually chronic tension. This is done with slow strokes and concentrated pressure on the tense area to remove toxins and
loosen muscles. Deep tissue massage can result in soreness for a day or two following the massage.


Sports Massage
This unique form of massage is typically done in conjunction with athletic events. Sports massage prepares an athletes body for performance by relieving fatigue, reducing swelling in the muscles and joints thereby promoting flexibility and preventing injuries. Sports massage also helps heal minor injuries that can be caused do to excess activity.


Swedish Massage
Swedish massage relaxes muscles through pressure applied to the muscles and joints with soothing strokes returning blood to the heart. This increases oxygen flow and releases toxins built up in the muscles.

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