ALL THERAPIES AND ENHANCEMENTS DESCRIPTIONS BELOW
MASSAGE / BODYWORK TREATMENTS:
WABS THERAPY
Whole Approach of Biotensegrity System, developed by Monica Kruse, is an innovative approach that combines various tools and techniques to bring about significant postural improvements and disrupt body patterns that lead to daily discomfort and pain.
Deep Tissue
Designed to remove severe tension, deep tissue massage is a technique used to relieve both muscles and connective tissue below the surface. It helps to improve range of motion and heal injuries below the surface.
Swedish
Massage oil or cream is used with smooth, gliding strokes. Swedish massage uses firm but gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and create other health benefits. It is a classic massage that will ease your stress and allow you to slip into a calm state of relaxation.
Sports Massage
Sports massage uses a variety of massage techniques designed to help your body feel free and stronger. It is particularly great for those with active lifestyles.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage or Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle manual therapy technique which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart for proper elimination.
Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy massage focuses on addressing the special needs of expecting women. Specially-designed massage table, cushions, and side-lying postures are used to prevent putting pressure on the abdomen.
Medical Massage
It is outcome-based focuses on a medical need. It is often used to manage pain, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, relieve nerve compression, improve digestion, increase flexibility or treat other health care concerns. I will use a broader set of therapies for muscle health and recovery. It includes specific follow-up recommendations and it will provide a targeted plan for treatment, along with recommendations for a series of timed visits.
Cupping Therapy
Massage Cupping is a modern adaptation of the ancient art of cupping therapy. While massage performed by applying pressure, cupping instead uses negative pressure to pull, lift, open and expand the body’s soft tissues.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a technique that focuses on specific pressure points within your feet or/and your hands to help correct energy flows throughout your body. Also improve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Plantar fascia soreness.
Mat Stretch
This therapy is inspired by the original movements of traditional Thai massage, and other Asian techniques such as Shiatsu and Acupressure. It is performed on a Tatami (Mat) and the recipient is fully dressed, therefore comfortable clothing is recommended for this session.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release uses specific techniques to stretch and repair the connective tissue between your muscles (fascia). It helps your body heal properly from injuries and can restore range of motion.
Hot Stones
The smooth stones are heated and then lubricated with oil and essential oils, the therapeutic effects of the heat are used to relax the muscles more deeply. Used as an extension of the therapist's hands, the use of stone massage induces deep relaxation and provides a unique experience that many find tremendously calming and centering.
Body Tempering
Body Tempering is a tool used to accelerate sport activity performance and recovery by combating soft tissue restrictions. Body Tempering is utilizing weight to assist in joint and soft tissue mobilization. That weight can be light (3-5 lbs) up to Heavy (165 - 300 lbs). It is a tool to improve range of motion, increase flexibility, reduce soreness, mobilize the myofascial layers, address trigger points (or tender points), strengthen tendons, and alter sympathetic nervous system excitation
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy uses a variety of trigger point techniques to provide a deep and lasting relaxation of your muscular problems.
Craniosacral
Therapy
Craniosacral therapy uses gentle touch manipulation of your head, neck, and the bottom of your spine. Your neck, back, and hips will feel looser and freer.
Watsu
Watsu is a technique that makes use of Shiatsu massage while you float in the Ocean or in a pool. It will help loosen the muscles around your spine and leave you deeply relaxed.
Sound Therapy
It is a form of healing that uses different vibrations to heal the body, mind and spirit. It works on two principles: That different emotions vibrate at different levels, and that blocked, or unexpressed emotions, are the main source of dis-ease. you'll lie down on the massage table or a yoga mat, and listen up as a practitioner plays crystal bowls, you will be "bathe" in the soothing sounds and vibrations. It is a "meditative acoustic sound concert".
Ayurvedic Massage
This type of massage is designed to create balance among the mind, body, and spirit, and help the body heal itself. It’s sometimes referred to as an “oil massage” because it typically incorporates warm herb essential oils, as well as time-honored and non-traditional strokes and kneading that suit an individual’s needs.
This is a shared experience, a massage that can be shared with a partner, relative, or close friend. The massage therapists will start at the same time and coordinate the treatment for the couple. A couples massage gives the two of you an opportunity to experience massage together in the same area as one massage therapist works on each person. It’s also an opportunity to turn this into a romantic evening that can leave you starry-eyed, setting the treatment in a special room or suite large enough for two, beachside underneath the stars, or in the couple’s guest room at a hotel or resort.
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ENHACENMENTS:
HOT STONES
SCRAPING
CUPPING
MENTHOL SOOTHING LOTION
HOT TOWELS
ELECTRIC CUPS
THERAGUN
CBD OIL
MAGNESIUM OIL
KINESIOTAPE
MUSCLE FLOSSING
DRY BRUSHING
Additional Fee of $15
ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound therapy works by using an electric current to create waves that travel through the skin and into the body, transferring energy to tissues.This technique converts ultrasound energy into heat energy, which can increase the temperature of deeper tissues, such as muscle and fascia, to help relax muscles.
This can have a number of effects, including:
Pain relief: By reducing swelling and edema
Tissue healing: By providing heat to injured tissues
Improved range of motion: By increasing flexibility
Increased blood flow: To muscles, joints, and ligaments
ELECTRO MUSCLE STIMULATION
Additional Fee of $25 to get your personal electrodes pads
NMES uses electric muscle stimulation (EMS) to cause excitement in the muscle tissue. This stimulus is designed to mimic the same type of signal the brain sends to the muscle when working out. There are two types of muscle fiber: slow twitch and fast twitch. Both muscle fibers contract at different frequencies. Compex Electric Muscle Stimulators offer various pre-programed settings which target the specific muscle types differently by adjusting the frequencies and work to rest cycles. The training settings are set to run in time intervals that depend on the goal of the muscle stimulus. For example, an Endurance Program will run at a lower frequency to target slow twitch fibers, have a longer contraction time and a shorter rest cycle. The more you increase the intensity of the device, the more muscle fiber you recruit. This is how users see big strength gains, increases in vertical and reduce the risk for injury.
T.E.N.S
Additional Fee of $25 to get your personal electrodes pads
TENS can stimulate the sensory nerves differently, activating different natural pain relief mechanisms within the body. The two primary pain relief mechanisms are the Pain Gate Mechanism and the Endogenous Opioid System.
The Pain Gate Mechanism, also known as the Gate Control Theory, uses a high frequency stimulation to activate specific sensory fibers. When these fibers are stimulated it releases a non-painful stimulus that closes the “gate” that send the pain signals to the brain.The alternative method is using a low frequency TENS program to target the Endogenous Opioid System. Through this system you are stimulating different sensory fibers that produce an opioid effect, which helps to provide pain relief and reduces the pain signals sent to the brain.
GUIDED MEDITATION
NIDRA
This service offers an additional 15 minutes for you to relax after your massage, giving your body time to adjust and absorb the benefits of the treatment. There is an extra fee of $15 for this extended session.
SINGING BOWLS
TUNING FORKS
SCALP MASSAGE
AROMATHERAPY
BACK SCRUB
Additional Fee of $15
FEET SCRUB
Additional Fee of $15
HANDS SCRUB
Additional Fee of $15
FACE COLD STONES
CONTRAST THERAPY
INFRARED LIGHT
REIKI
BIOMAT
SMUDGING
Additional Fee of $15
Also known by many people simply as "praying with smoke", is a spiritual tradition that is common to many First Nations people in Canada and the USA. Smudging involves the burning of one or more plants known as “medicines”. The four medicines typically used in First Nations’ ceremonies are tobacco, sage, cedar and sweetgrass.