Massage therapy is beneficial for all ages- from infants to seniors - and for all walks of life - from the athlete, to those healing from injuries or suffering from minor or serious health conditions.
An increasing number of research studies show massage decreases stress, reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation, and much more. Massage Therapy taps into the body’s own natural ability to heal itself. As Dr. Ben Johnson says: "Remove physiological stress from the body, and the body does what it was designed to do. It heals itself."
"Bliss" Massage
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This massage is intended to stimulate the relaxation response, helping you fight the effects of stress, which includes accelerated aging. These sessions include elements of neuromuscular therapy, Swedish massage and energy balancing, and address issues through stimulating the relaxation response.
Hot Stone Therapy
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The ultimate in relaxation! The heat from the basalt stones penetrates into deeper layers of muscle tissue, which when added to advanced therapy techniques leaves you feeling physically better than another form of massage which does not incorporate heat.
Teacher's Tune-Up
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Teachers are among the most under-appreciated, and over-worked people in our lives. They take care of our children while we’re at work, and out of necessity must act as psychologists, disciplinarians and mentors, as well as teaching our youth what most of us are incapable of. So, this package celebrates you!
A concentrated massage to your neck, shoulders and back, with hot packs and my specialized shoulder work to release tension, banish knots, stretch each and every muscle and increase range of motion. You needn't be a teacher to love this package!
Transforming Face-lift Massage
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A combination of acupressure and facial rejuvenation techniques combine to create a gentle and effective session unique to each individual.
Transformational Face-Lift Massage (TFM) works with the vitality within the facial structures to increase elasticity and tone the layers of connective tissue. TFM also supports the body by improving its underlying health through:
Increased Qi
Improved lympathic flow
Improved blood circulation and venous drainage
Balancing the cranial rhythmic pulse
Improved flexibility and integrity of the connective tissues
This deeply relaxing work helps the nervous system as a whole to re-regulate through stimulation of the parasympathetic system; restores balance in the body as a whole by affecting Qi; and supports renewed health in the organs through acupressure points.
What begins as a face lift becomes a life lift, energy lift and spirit lift!
Yogassage
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Yoga and massage share many of the same benefits. Both have physical, mental and biomechanical benefits. Both delay the effects of aging, reduce stress and anxiety, relax and restore you, and improve the efficiency of the internal organs. To name just a few of the many benefits:
Improvement in:
Brain function and creativity
Overall health and immunity
Posture
Range of motion and flexibility
Reduction in:
Stress
Anxiety
Pain
Pulse and respiratory rate
Yoga and massage compliment each other. Get the benefits of both in one 90-minute session!
Mix these disciplines to accomplish your own goals -- improve your practice, get help with troublesome postures, explore Yoga, begin a new practice.
Ear coning is a centuries old technique for cleaning the ears. Using a gentle, heat generated vacuum, dirt and debris are drawn out of the ear. Since this technique puts nothing into the ear, it is often felt to be safer and healthier for your ears than traditional ear flushing.
Heat Therapy
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Moist heat applied prior to deep work makes the tissues more receptive, increasing the effectiveness of deep work and reducing soreness.
Postural Analysis Consultation
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Are you losing range of motion? It may be time to have your posture analyzed. Proper posture is necessary for your body to operate at its best. Find out where you need to stretch, where you need to strengthen.
Steamed Towel Cleanse
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Finish your massage with a steamed towel cleanse. Hot steamed towels gently revive you and leave you feeling fresh and clean.