Services
Massage Therapy
Massage creates a sense of being nurtured and cared for. Massage helps us become more aware of our bodies and the feeling we value. Human touch connects one person to another and the feelings shared are healing and energizing. Massage by a responsible professional is a relaxing way to enjoy safe touch.
Massage Therapy practices are designed to promote and maintain the health and well-being of the client, and do not include the diagnosis or treatment of illness, disease, impairment or disability.
Massage gives one a feeling of comfort and relaxation like a mini vacation from the pressures of your life. A weekly massage will make you look and feel years younger. You owe it to yourself to give massage a try.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is primarily used to relax the body & mind with slow, light to medium pressured strokes over the body. It is also used to shorten the recovery time after exercise by removing the metabolic wastes out of the muscles. The strokes and manipulations of this massage are designed with therapeutic benefit in mind. This massage helps to improve blood return from the extremities and does not increase heart load. This massage also stretches ligaments and tendons and relaxes the the nerves while stimulating the skin. Swedish massage is a regular component in stress management programs.
Deep Tissue Massage
As the name suggests, this therapy is used to release chronic muscle tension by slower, deeper, and more direct touch. Deep tissue massage locates ingrained areas of discomfort and slowly opens them.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy is a combination of both Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release techniques. Its purpose is to balance the nervous system with the musculoskeletal system in efforts to relieve nerve paid caused by pressure from soft tissues including muscles, fascia, and tendons. This technique has shown to help with conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, back pain, neck pain, scoliosis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and migraines.
Reflexology
Reflexology is the application of apporopriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears. These areas and reflex points correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them has a beneficial effect on the organs and person's general health.
Myofascial Release (MFR)
A soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. This alternative medicinetherapy aims to relax contracted muscles, improve blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulate the stretch reflex in muscles.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is the Japanese method of restoring energy balance to the body, mind, and spirit by applying finger point pressure to specific points in the body. These points align to the energy channels for smooth, continuous flow. Strokes will also be used to encourage the build up of energy in depleted areas or to encourage the spread of excess energy. Stretches are also used to help the circulation of energy.
Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)
Uses a focused healing energy to clear energy blocks that have accumulated in the body and are now hindering the natural flow of energy (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually).
Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT)
A type of bodywork which blends the principles of osteopathy and structural integration to relieve chronic pain, and to reduct the potential for the emergence of pain which could become chronic over time.
Polarity Therapy
Polarity Therapy employs a profound system that blends both eastern and western concepts of health. It deals with the whole person; Mentally, emotionally, and physically by helping the body to heal itself naturally. Polarity Therapy works on many different levels: subtle energy, nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems, gynecological (excellent in pregnancy and after-care) and at the emotional and mental levels. It has been found useful in dealing with many varied and different expressions of disease by unlocking the holding patters that create the symptoms.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
A form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues
Table Thai and Stretching
Is a unique experience that incorporates stretching, palming, and pressure points over the entire body, providing both physical and psychological benefits