Relaxing Swedish Massage is a relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oil or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved skin appearance, and greater flexibility.
Combining the benefits of Relaxing Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue work and a variety of other techniques, this massage service aims to address specific areas of concern, while providing a relaxing experience. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. In addition, it enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using pure essential plant oils in treatment...taking into account the body, mind and spirit of the person being supported. -- R. Zollinger
The Aromatherapy Massage will utilize essential oils combined into a blend that will be used during your massage session. Before each session, you will choose several essential oils that will be added to your massage oil/lotion. The combination of oils chosen by you will be specific to your needs for that day. I will be a guide to share the various benefits of each oil you have chosen. Alternately, I can choose the oils for you, based on what you want to focus on during your session.
Aromatherapy can assist with reducing anxiety, arthritis, asthma, poor circulation, depression, fatigue, headaches, insomnia, muscular aches, stress and many other common ailments.
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation. This service is best for those who have completed their first trimester.
Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session, I work directly with your energy field to remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.
Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into your feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression.
This service uses silicone cups to decompress areas of tension in the back, shoulders, arms and legs. After applying lotion to the area of concern, cups are placed on the muscles and allowed to decompress the area, with (dynamic) or without (static) movement. It is possible for the area to have an increase in circulation, which will result in marks on the skin that are called cupping marks, or cupping "kisses".
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