Massage
SHIATSU
Shiatsu, (acupressure) is an ancient healing art used to stimulate
the body's natural self-curative abilities. It is used to release
tension and promote the body's life force (QI) to aid in healing.
Acupressure can be effective in helping to relieve a large array of
ailments manifesting within the body. Diagnostic techniques are used
to determine where and how imbalances express themselves in the body.
It is a wholistic, oriental approach to restore health and vitality
to the body, mind and spirit. It is done fully clothed and without
oil.
Esalen Massage
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Long, connective strokes are used to soothe, relax and reduce tension
in the musculature, promoting deep relaxation.
Relax while being massaged head to toe in a safe and nurturing setting.
Pre/Post Natal Massage
Special cushions and pillows allow comfort while prone.
Massage relieves stress caused by physical and emotional changes in and about your body.
It is also a perfect way to increase flexibility as the hormone elastin is in abundance.
It's the perfect
treat for yourself or someone you love.
Seated Chair Massage
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A seated chair, designed to be portable and comfortable,allows for a partial
massage. It is done fully clothed, and specializes in short (10-30 minute)
sessions using various techniques. It is excellent for employee appreciation,
events, fundraisers, parties, and sporting events.
See the'WHAT'S NEW' page for putting it together
with a Yoga practice as a special event.
Joint Massage
This works on range of motion as well as reduces pain, swelling and disability
found in the joints.
Stone Therapy Massage
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The ancient healing art of stone
massage, a modality for physical and spiritual balancing, uses various
massage techniques along with warm or cold stones, to relax the body at
its deepest level and assists the energy flow within to direct the vital
flow to, and through, areas of blockage.
The stone’s thermal conduction effect brings about local and systemic changes in the body. Mineral stones are well known for their heat or cold retention properties. The reflex effect of warm and cold stones can be used to either send blood to an Ischemic area or remove blood from a hyperemic are.
Cold Marine Stones are excellent to use in the decongestion of specific areas, such as the sinuses; and for cooling areas after waxing, as well as reducing swelling in areas of injury.
Warm Stone applications aid
in the treatment of conditions by stimulating an increase in blood flow,
creating vasodilation of capillaries, which thereby increases blood, oxygen
and lymphatic fluids to the cells (increasing cell metabolism by nourishing
and detoxifying them); and allowing connective tissues to ‘melt’ back
into their natural collagenous state (thereby releasing hinderences to
blood flow).
Myofascial Release
This is the three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement
into the fascial system in order in order to eliminate fascial restrictions.
An effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back
pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, neurological dysfunction, restriction of
motion, chronic pain and headaches.
Sports Massage
Enhances recovery from injury or tissue damage, reduces healing time and
alleviates inflammation. It increases range of motion, strength and endurance.
For amateur or professional athletes as part of their training regiments.
Working against the strokes maximizes its effectiveness in training.