Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach to well-being based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Finding the ‘right massage’ for you is a team effort between therapist and client. Whether it is to provide relief from pain, release of tension, reduction of stress or simply to relax and feel your best, I am committed to promoting your well-being.
A synchronized meditation of the receiver and practitioner. Hands are placed on various areas on the client’s body to promote flow of energy within the chakra zones. No manipulation of hand movement is required, as the client will feel waves or pulses through the body during the relaxation. What clients feel are their own energy and body relaxing. Great way to de-stress where stagnant energy is needed to move.
Pressure points applied to the feet for improving circulation, stimulating nerve endings, moving lymph, and relaxing muscles. Reflexology is not a substitute for medical treatment, but can be used to complement any medical approach or therapy.
This mini-massage will help relieve upper body tension so you can maintain your professional edge. We concentrate on your neck, shoulders, and upper back in order to alleviate any stressed muscles as well as lighten any pain or anxiety.
The goal is relaxing the entire body and this is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. Additional techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, and percussion-like tapping. Lotion is often used to reduce friction and stimulate the skin. Swedish massage is exceptional for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.
This directed and concentrated deeper pressure affects various layers of fascia (connective tissue) that support muscle tissue and loosens adhesive bonds in the fascial web between the layers of muscles. This pinpointed pressure also allows the tight muscle to become “exhausted” and subsequently relaxed. Deep pressure is applied to specific hypersensitive areas (trigger points) stopping the pain-spasm-pain cycle of ischemia which can originate from one strained or torn muscle and spread to other regions of the body. Deep tissue and TPT and can be incorporated into other types of bodywork and massage sessions.
This type of massage accelerates natural restorative processes before, during and after training allowing for more rigorous conditioning or rejuvenating spent muscles. Compressions, deep pressure, cross-fiber friction and positional release are some of the techniques used to reduce the chance of injury by identifying soft tissue at potential risk due to restrictions. Techniques used restore mobility and flexibility to fatigued or injured muscle tissue, reduce recuperation time and extend athletic performance. . Useful for getting male and female, teen and adult athletes, “weekend warriors”, and those just starting an exercise program back into their game quicker.
Based on Native American healing techniques in which smooth, oiled, basalt stones that hold heat are warmed to a temperature of 125 degrees F., then are rubbed over and into the deeper layer of muscles as the most superficial muscles begin to relax. These warmed stones become an extension of the therapist’s hand with the combination of heat and pressure bringing relief to tight and painful muscles by alleviating chronic and acute pain. The deep penetrating heat from the stones creates a dynamic sense of relaxation, centering, grounding, and balance for the individual. The human elements of the Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual realms connect to create a very powerful systemic effect of peace and tranquility from within. It also enhances your circulatory system, improving the function of your lymphatic and immune systems, and enhancing your body’s self-healing mechanisms. You’ll find that this style of bodywork will take you into deep states of relaxation, releasing stress and anxiety, detoxifying the body, and balancing your nervous system.
Ear candling is a good example of how a simple, natural therapy, may be used to effectively solve many ear problems. This ancient therapeutic art may have been developed with the domestication of the honeybee. Beeswax was — and still is — a key component to making the hollow cylinders used in the procedure. The principal cloth used by ancient Egyptians was linen made from flax (the fibers of an annual blue-flowered plant).A special conical candle is inserted into a protective plate… The candle is lit and slowly begins to burn. The small tapered end of the candle is gently placed into your ear canal. The ear candle — by its shape, design and length — draws ear wax and fungus deposits from deep inside your ear canal.As the ear candling session progresses, extracted ear wax and fungus will be burned off, but a majority will be collected in the bottom part of the candle. After the candle has burned down and been extinguished, the therapist may cut open the remnant and show you any remaining unburnt contents of your ear canal. Please allow up to 45 minutes.
A scalp massage is a head massage designed to relax the mind and encourage circulation. Many times, tension is felt within the head and neck, so scalp massages can be very much effective as a stress reducer. Warm oil is massaged throughout the scalp, working to relax tight muscles in the temple and neck regions.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.
The inhaled aroma from these “essential” oils is widely believed to stimulate brain function. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing.
Choose from any of these fusions of essential oils we offer:
Or we can make a “custom blend” for your particular needs that day.
This luscious, premium treatment, designed to cleanse and restore, is great for both body and mind. Treatment includes:
A soothing massage, deep steam, hot, moist towel wraps and custom blended aromatherapy oils all work in harmony to calm your restless mind, and ease tense muscles.