Services

Swedish

The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. It involves the use of kneading, stroking, friction, tapping, and vibration and may provide relief from stiffness, numbness, pain, constipation, and many other health problems. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load.

Deep Tissue

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deep layers of muscle tissues in an effort to release chronic patterns of tension. The massage uses many of the same strokes as classic message therapy, with the main difference lying in the fact that a deep tissue massage involves slower movements and the application of greater pressure.

Craniosacral

Craniosacral therapy is a holistic healing practice that uses very light touching to balance the craniosacral system in the body, which includes the bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues of the cranium and spinal area.

Hot Stone

Intended to be extremely relaxing, a heated stone massage involves the placement of sanitized, warmed, smooth rocks upon different parts of the body. Typically, the treatment is done in conjunction with traditional massage techniques, such as Swedish massage, and the stones may be used with applied pressure by the massage therapist during the treatment. Stones also are placed--and left for a period of time--on certain body parts such as the spine, hands or belly, and replaced once they cool.

Foot Reflexology

Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands which correspond to every part of the body. Through application of pressure on particular areas of the hands or feet, reflexology serves to relax tension, improve circulation and promote the natural function of the related area in the body

Pre-Natal

Pregnancy massage is the prenatal use of massage therapy to support the physiologic, structural, and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus. Various forms of massage therapy, including Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular, movement, and Oriental-based therapies, may be applied throughout pregnancy as well as during labor and the postpartum period.

Acupressure

Acupressure is a form of touch therapy that utilizes the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In acupressure, the same points on the body are used as in acupuncture, but are stimulated with finger pressure instead of with the insertion of needles. Acupressure is used to relieve a variety of symptoms and pain.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to promote healing and a feeling of well-being and relaxation in the recipient. The essential oils are extracted from the parts of herbs and plants and contain all the properties of the plants themselves. There are several ways of applying the oils through massage.

Trigger Point Therapy

Used during a deep tissue or Swedish massage session.
Hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that is associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. Trigger point therapy is also called myofascial trigger point therapy. It was developed by Dr. Janet Travel in the United States in the 1940s.

Detox Body Wrap

This treatment helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite and toxins to eliminate built-up water retention, releasing toxins that may have been there for months, even years. May lose 2-9 inches through out the body. A specialized formula with Niacin and beautifying oil to release toxins while it hydrates the skin.

Approximately 60 minute treatment.

This treatment is most effective when performed in a series of four treatments along with a good diet and physical activity to boost and optimize weight loss

Paraffin Hand Therapy

A treatment where melted wax that has been infused with hydrating or emollient substances such as menthol, is used to ease pain or re-hydrate the area being treated. Also helps with dry skin and arthritis.