Wellness Offerings
Not sure what you want and need? This custom massage can include Swedish, deep tissue, hot stones, stretching - whatever you like.
Deep tissue massage targets chronic tension in muscles that lie far below the body’s surface. Deep muscle techniques involve slow strokes, direct pressure or friction movements that go across the muscle grain.
When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement.
Massage therapists will use their fingers, thumbs or occasionally even elbows to apply the needed pressure. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
Unlike classic Swedish massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as: chronic pain, limited mobility, recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury), repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis pain, fibromyalgia, and muscle spasms.
When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement.
Massage therapists will use their fingers, thumbs or occasionally even elbows to apply the needed pressure. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
Unlike classic Swedish massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as: chronic pain, limited mobility, recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury), repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis pain, fibromyalgia, and muscle spasms.
A combination of reflexology, aromatherapy and massage with essential oils applied to the feet and spine. Designed to bring balance and alignment to the body in a noninvasive manner with its relaxing and mild application. Raindrop stimulates the body on a physical and emotional level.
Therapeutic aromatherapy is a form of vibrational medicine that recognizes that every tissue and organ, as well as the body as a whole, has its own electromagnetic energy field. Most physical conditions and diseases begin to manifest in our energy fields before they occur in our physical bodies. Therapeutic grade essential oils have specific electromagnetic frequencies and tend to migrate to the tissues or organs that resonate with their own frequencies. Some oils move toward muscles, joints, and bones, while others are drawn to the digestive tract, the lymphatic system, the reproductive organs, or to the heart and circulatory system. Oils may be attracted to the liver, the kidneys, the pancreas, the thyroid gland, or the nervous system or brain. This therapeutic method may not only lead to the disappearance of an existing physical problem in the body, but can even prevent a condition that has manifested in the energy field from ever manifesting physically.
The use of undiluted essential oils in Raindrop Technique is consistent with the French model for aromatherapy, which is the most extensively practiced and studied model in the world. Having used essential oils clinically since the 1920’s, the French have consistently recommended neat (undiluted) use of essential oils.
A Raindrop session takes about an hour and may continue to work in the body for up to a week following a session, with possible realignment and bodily adjustment taking place during this time.
Therapeutic aromatherapy is a form of vibrational medicine that recognizes that every tissue and organ, as well as the body as a whole, has its own electromagnetic energy field. Most physical conditions and diseases begin to manifest in our energy fields before they occur in our physical bodies. Therapeutic grade essential oils have specific electromagnetic frequencies and tend to migrate to the tissues or organs that resonate with their own frequencies. Some oils move toward muscles, joints, and bones, while others are drawn to the digestive tract, the lymphatic system, the reproductive organs, or to the heart and circulatory system. Oils may be attracted to the liver, the kidneys, the pancreas, the thyroid gland, or the nervous system or brain. This therapeutic method may not only lead to the disappearance of an existing physical problem in the body, but can even prevent a condition that has manifested in the energy field from ever manifesting physically.
The use of undiluted essential oils in Raindrop Technique is consistent with the French model for aromatherapy, which is the most extensively practiced and studied model in the world. Having used essential oils clinically since the 1920’s, the French have consistently recommended neat (undiluted) use of essential oils.
A Raindrop session takes about an hour and may continue to work in the body for up to a week following a session, with possible realignment and bodily adjustment taking place during this time.
Used in localized areas for treatment of pain or discomfort. Cupping is an alternative therapy that involves suctioning the skin with glass, plastic, or silicone cups. It may help improve blood flow, boost immune function, remove toxins, and reduce pain. Many believe that cupping helps balance yin and yang, or the negative and positive, within the body. Restoring balance between these two extremes is thought to help with the body’s resistance to pathogens as well as its ability to increase blood flow and reduce pain.
Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.
Cupping marks - a circular skin discoloration, similar to a “hickey”, can develop and be visible on the skin for up to about a week, depending on how long they are stationed on an area. These bruises are NOT tender to the touch as a normal bruise would be. I normally use the cups in a dynamic fashion which does not leave deep discoloration, but in some cases longer durations may be needed depending on the severity of the discomfort or pain.
Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.
Cupping marks - a circular skin discoloration, similar to a “hickey”, can develop and be visible on the skin for up to about a week, depending on how long they are stationed on an area. These bruises are NOT tender to the touch as a normal bruise would be. I normally use the cups in a dynamic fashion which does not leave deep discoloration, but in some cases longer durations may be needed depending on the severity of the discomfort or pain.
Our 2 hour massage session allows for a deeply relaxing and therapeutic experience, going beyond the typical 60-minute treatment. This extended time allows for a full body massage, with additional time to focus on specific areas of concern or to incorporate more specialized techniques like deep tissue work, cupping, and aromatherapy. The extra time also allows for more gentle stretches and a more thorough, individualized approach to massage. This isn't just any massage; it's a comprehensive approach focusing on your entire well-being.
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Formerly 30 minutes- increased to 45 minutes because I have found that 30 minutes isn’t quite long enough to get your body to relax enough to give you the care you need and deserve! This massage focuses on the head, neck, shoulders and back. Hot stones, deep tissue techniques, cupping, stretching and essential oils may be incorporated to decrease tension, adhesions and painful trigger points.
Full-body treatment that uses kneading, stroking, tapping, vibration, and friction to relax muscles and relieve tension. Can improve blood circulation, joint and muscle flexibility, and immunity. May also help with stress, pain, and injury recovery. Uses long soothing strokes, kneading, tapping, vibration, and friction to target superficial muscles. Therapists use oil or lotion to reduce skin friction.
Can be intense but shouldn't be painful
Can be intense but shouldn't be painful
A favorite of my patients - Full body relaxation massage with the addition of hot stone therapy to soften stiff, sore muscles. This service does not disappoint! Perfect for gift giving for that special someone or tailored just for you to reduce stress and strain.
Various techniques to facilitate muscle relaxation and flexibility. Full body massage with additional cupping, hydrotherapy, and/or hot stones. Focused time on head, neck, shoulders, hips,and/or back plus special spa amenities.
Focuses on face, head, neck and shoulders to help relieve stress, tension and sinus pressure.
