Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Services
Swedish Massage
This is basic relaxation massage incorporating five strokes: effleurage (gliding), petrissage (kneading), friction, vibration, and tapotement (percussion). This is the most common relaxation massage given worldwide. The flowing strokes invite you to let go of your daily stress as you relax.
Deep Tissue Massage
Access the deeper muscles to relieve chronic pain and tension. Using forearms and elbows, slow strokes are applied to areas of high tension. This style can be added to most sessions.
Hot Stone Massage
Enjoy the warmth of heated stones and experience the grounding of Gaia’s energy. In this therapy warm and hot stones are placed on the body and used to massage away tension and stress. Mainly Swedish Massage strokes are incorporated in this massage.
Neuromuscular Therapy
This therapy focuses on releasing chronic patterns of tension, pain and trigger points. Neuromuscular Therapy utilizes static pressure on specific myofacial points to relieve pain. This technique manipulates the soft tissue of the body to encourage balance in the central nervous system.
Prenatal Massage
Treat your body right during pregnancy. A specially designed pillow may be provided to allow the expecting mother to lie on her belly with full support. Prenatal massage also an be done side-lying with the comfort of pillows for support. Focus is usually on the shoulders and hips where the mom-to-be is feeling the effects of pregnancy and can include full body. This massage is appropriate for any stage of pregnancy.
Aromatherapy Massage
Add a boost to your massage with essential oils. A variety of earthy, floral and fruity scents to choose from to relax or stimulate the body, uplift the senses and explore higher spiritual depths. Please come early to choose your scent or your therapist will be happy to choose one for you. There is an additional fee of $5.00 for essential oils.
Reflexology
This modality mainly focuses on the feet but can also be applied to the hands. There are over 7,200 nerve endings in the feet, which are like mirrors of the body. When pressure and massage is applied to the feet, relaxation and tension release is welcomed to the body and mind. This is great for people who stand on their feet often. This service combines some massage as well as reflexology specific techniques.
Thai Foot Reflexology
This treatment is a pleasure to experience. The practitioner starts by gently washing and wrapping the clients feet. The foot is then massaged using a variety of techniques to warm and relax. Thai Reflexology is different than traditional western Reflexology by using a Thai Foot Tool to stimulate each of the thirty-six reflexology points. Leg, arm, hand, shoulder and neck massage is included in this one hour treatment. Essential oils can be added at any time for a minimal fee.
Couples Massage
This is a great way to treat a significant other or friend to a relaxing or therapeutic massage. Two massage tables are set up near each other so that you can relax with the comfort of a loved one or friend. Often couples come in together to celebrate an engagement, before the wedding, on a birthday or anniversay. Show your special someone how much you care for their well being with this time together. * *At this time we can only offer this service in your home.
Combination Massage
Many of the techniques described in the above modalities can be combined. For example, many people who experience headaches will get a massage with Neuromuscular, Deep Tissue, Myofascial and Craniosacral techniques.
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Hatha Yoga
Yoga is an ancient healing art that can be used to treat physical or emotional tension and pain, encourage spiritual well-being, bring awareness to the breath and the body, and for general relaxation. Using physical poses and the breath, we can help improve balance, posture, release tension and improve flexibility. Group classes and private lessons are available.
Usui Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese method of energy healing with ancient Buddhist roots. By utilizing the field of energy in and around the body for healing through laying of hands it both calms and stimulates energy flow and enhances the conditions for self-healing inherent in the body. This can affect the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of our being.
Yoga Therapy
Heal from acute or old injuries through the power of yoga therapy. Learning to recognize body habits that no longer serve your higher purpose and ways to rehabilitate the body. One on one private instruction of Alignment Yoga techniques provide an excellent opportunity for internal growth, healing from old wounds, realignment of spine and other bones and to create healthy feet. Balance the body's natural energy systems while creating a safe place for healing.
Jin Shin Acupressure
This gentle, simple and noninvasive art shares many of the same concepts upon which acupuncture is based. Utilizing the life force that emanates from our fingertips, a gentle but penetrating touch is applied to the body to support the natural flow of the body’s energy system. There are 26 bilateral energy release points that can be focused on during this session to enhance the meridian energy system.
Craniosacral Therapy
This healing method accesses the Craniosacral System, which includes the cranium, spine, and sacrum. It helps to jump-start the healing mechanism in the body using light touch. This therapy method is especially great for chronic pain, TMJ, headache and migraine sufferers, autism, and many other conditions. Craniosacral Therapy techniques can be added to other modalities.
Chair Massage
Don't have time in your busy day for a traditional massage? Try a shorter massage in our ergonomically designed chair which allows one to remained clothed while still receiving all the great benefits of massage. Muscles of the neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands can be targetted to reduce muscle tension and strain. This modality is great in a work setting. Treat your office right by bringing in one of our trained staff to relax you and your coworkers.
Quantum Touch
This energy based healing modality applies the principles of resonance and entrainment, in combination with yogic breathing techniques and visualization to promote wellness and accelerate healing. The practitioner raises his or her own vibration and creates a high level of energy. When
that energy field is placed around an area of pain, stress, inflammation or disease, that part of the body will entrain to the higher frequency and encourage the healing process.
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