RELAXATION MASSAGE OFFERINGS
Swedish Massage is the most common type of massage. It involves soft, kneading strokes on the topmost muscle layers and guided joint movement. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish massage therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. Clients are given the option of massage lotion, cream or oil.
Energy Pathway Oil Massage blends the techniques of oil massage and acupressure. In Eastern medicine, energy channels called meridians compose a complex network deep within the body’s core that facilitates and recharges vital energy fields. Acupressure and meridian massage techniques can be utilized to increase energy, improve muscle strength, strengthen the immune system, reduce stress, and more. The use of high quality massage oil is included in this service, as well as aromatherapy upon request.
Holistic Massage and Emotional Release (HM-ER) techniques are based on the perspective of health as a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Addressing emotional tensions is therefore an integral part of this method of treatment. HM-ER is based on Swedish massage and Quality of Touch, as is characterized by a healing and nurturing touch, combining long strokes, gentle rocking and stretching, deep muscle sculpting, and acupressure. Beyond the physical bodywork, HM-ER also focuses on energy exchange and psychological well-being, and aims to find harmony between the mind and body and create a feeling of serenity. HM-ER is offered in 90 or 120 minute sessions.
Hot Stone Therapy is a variation on classic massage. Heated smooth, flat basalt stones are placed on or used to massage on certain areas of the body. The stones warm and relax tense muscles, allowing the application of deeper pressure during the massage, if desired. The heat also improves circulation and calms the nervous system. It is said that the placement of hot stones on these specific energy centers, the body and mind can be rebalanced. This type of therapy is most suitable for those who tend to feel cold or who have cold feet, or for those who suffer from tense muscles, but prefer a lighter massage. Those with back pain and aches, poor circulation, arthritis, osteoarthritis, stress, anxiety, tension, insomnia, and depression also may see positive results after a hot stone massage.
Prenatal Massage is a healthy component of prenatal care. It helps to reduce stress and promote overall wellness by relieving many pregnancy-related discomforts, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and edema (swelling). For pregnant women, massages also reduce stress on weight-bearing joints, encourage blood and lymph circulation, promote better sleep, and can help relieve hormonal depression or anxiety. Those going through low-risk pregnancies can benefit greatly from this variety of massage techniques.
Energy Pathway Oil Massage blends the techniques of oil massage and acupressure. In Eastern medicine, energy channels called meridians compose a complex network deep within the body’s core that facilitates and recharges vital energy fields. Acupressure and meridian massage techniques can be utilized to increase energy, improve muscle strength, strengthen the immune system, reduce stress, and more. The use of high quality massage oil is included in this service, as well as aromatherapy upon request.
Holistic Massage and Emotional Release (HM-ER) techniques are based on the perspective of health as a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Addressing emotional tensions is therefore an integral part of this method of treatment. HM-ER is based on Swedish massage and Quality of Touch, as is characterized by a healing and nurturing touch, combining long strokes, gentle rocking and stretching, deep muscle sculpting, and acupressure. Beyond the physical bodywork, HM-ER also focuses on energy exchange and psychological well-being, and aims to find harmony between the mind and body and create a feeling of serenity. HM-ER is offered in 90 or 120 minute sessions.
Hot Stone Therapy is a variation on classic massage. Heated smooth, flat basalt stones are placed on or used to massage on certain areas of the body. The stones warm and relax tense muscles, allowing the application of deeper pressure during the massage, if desired. The heat also improves circulation and calms the nervous system. It is said that the placement of hot stones on these specific energy centers, the body and mind can be rebalanced. This type of therapy is most suitable for those who tend to feel cold or who have cold feet, or for those who suffer from tense muscles, but prefer a lighter massage. Those with back pain and aches, poor circulation, arthritis, osteoarthritis, stress, anxiety, tension, insomnia, and depression also may see positive results after a hot stone massage.
Prenatal Massage is a healthy component of prenatal care. It helps to reduce stress and promote overall wellness by relieving many pregnancy-related discomforts, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and edema (swelling). For pregnant women, massages also reduce stress on weight-bearing joints, encourage blood and lymph circulation, promote better sleep, and can help relieve hormonal depression or anxiety. Those going through low-risk pregnancies can benefit greatly from this variety of massage techniques.