Swedish Massage: Relaxing and gentle flowing strokes with light to moderate pressure. Increased circulation, stimulation of the relaxation response, and some relief of sore muscle tissues are experienced.

Reiki: A gentle “laying on of hands” in which the KI or universal life force energy is transmitted from the practitioner to the client. Deep relaxation, release of negative emotional patterns, and alleviation of pain are some of the benefits of this Japanese healing art.

Cranial Sacral Therapy: A Gentle technique that is based on balancing the cranial and sacral pulses which emanate from the base of the skull and the tail bone. By restoring balance to the nervous system, deep relaxation and alleviation of tension patterns in the body are experienced.

Hot Stone Therapy: A combination of Heat, Massage and Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Therapy is derived from the healing practices of the Native Americans of the Southwest. Basalt stones are heated and then placed on the chakras and used to deeply massage the entire body. The infiltration of deep layers of muscle tissues leaves the client very relaxed as well as assisting in the detoxification of the body.

Rain Drop Therapy:  Using very high grade essential oils, a relaxing massage is administered and then followed with application of various oils creating a wonderful stimulating experience to the senses.  The oils are great for various spinal disorders, help the to boost the immune system and give strength to the nervous system.

Myofascial Release: A Gentle stretching of the fascia, or tissue that holds the body together. This tissue comprises muscles as well as organs and begins the process of unwinding areas that hold great tension. With this unwinding of tissue, more mobility, and release of muscle tissue can result.

Trigger Point Therapy: This is a deep massage utilizing the use of specifically applied pressure to the nerve junctions or trigger points within the muscle tissue. By applying pressure to these points, release of tight muscles and pain result.

Neuromuscular Therapy/Deep Tissue: Deep pressure applied in conjuncture with active and passive stretches that help to restructure the body’s posture and functionality. Increased Range of Motion and alleviation of pain are experienced.

Pregnancy Massage: Gentle strokes and light to moderate pressure are used along with Deep Tissue Sculpting; a technique designed for pregnant moms in need of pain relief. This massage is both therapeutic and relaxing for Mother and Baby.

Chair Massage: Administered in a special massage chair and using Swedish, Reiki, Trigger Point and Deep Tissue techniques this massage is great for neck and shoulder pain as well as midback, arms, hands and wrists. The client remains fully clothed throughout the massage.

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