Massages available by appointment
Traditional Swedish - One hour $60, One hour and a half $90
.Swedish massage promotes relaxation, eases muscle tension and creates other health benefits including a boost to your immune system, increase in seratonin, and improved circulation. Traditional swedish mssage includes various strokes that warm up and work the muscle tissue, releasing tension and breaking up muscle "knots" or adhered tissues, called adhesions. Depending on the stated results of the treatment, we may use hot moist towels, hot stone, warm boots, and heated massage table to enhance the benefits of the treatment. We will ask that you drink plenty of water after the treatment to help your body flush out toxins and metabolic waste.
Deep Tissue - One hour $60, One hour and a half $90
Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as traditional Swedish Massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as "adhesions.") Deep Tissue Massage should not hurt, but it's likely to be a bit more uncomfortable than a classic Swedish massage. You should always feel free to speak up if the pressure is too much for you. It's important to drink a lot of water after a deep tissue massage to help flush lactic acid out of the tissues.
Shiatsu - One hour $60, One hour and a half $90
Shiatsu is a style of bodywork developed in Japan. It is similar to acupuncture, but uses finger pressure instead of needles. Shiatsu's name comes from two Japanese words -- "shi" or finger and "atsu" or pressure. Shiatsu's goal is to restore the healthy flow of energy throughout the body.
For shiatsu, you wear loose clothing. It is usually performed on a mat on the floor. The practitioner will use their fingers and thumbs to apply pressure to specific points on the body's energy pathways, known as meridiens. They often use other techniques such as rocking, stretches and joint rotations.
Shiatsu treatment is holistic, addressing the whole body rather than focusing on the one area where symptoms are most obvious
Aromatherapy - One hour $60, One hour and a half $90
Aromatherapy massage uses essential oils derived from plants to affect your mood and alleviate pain.
In aromatherapy massage, essential oils are mixed with a carrier oil like sweet almond, apricot kernel, or grapeseed oil. The massage therapist use up to five oils in a mixture, and chooses the oils based on what you need. A relaxing aromatherapy massage, for instance, might have lavender or bergamot, while a massage for sore muscles might include peppermint and eucalyptus.
Essential oils are a volatile, highly concentrated plant extracts, derived from leaves, bark, roots, seeds resins and flowers. They can also be used in hydrotherapy baths, facials and body treatments. You can also use them at home.
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