Services
Bodywork
Craniosacral Therapy
A gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system as well as bringing up and stabilizing the craniosacral pulse. These techniques stimulate the body's own self-corrective mechanisms, promoting a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
Lymph Drainage
Lymph Drainage Therapy is a hands-on technique involving gentle manual maneuvers designed to attain and sustain proper functioning and aid in the recirculation of body fluids, stimulate functioning of the immune system, and balance the autonomic nervous system.
There are many other actions LDT can accomplish - reduction in edemas, relief of chronic and sub-acute inflammations and skin conditions(eczema, acne), regenerations of tissues (burns, scarring), detoxify the body, alleviation in cellulite, adipose tissue, reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and many other health issues.
This deeply relaxing treatment, while applying very light pressure, the therapist slowly follows the pathways of the lymph, and is able to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body.
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral Manipulation is a gentle manual therapy of the internal organs of the body, such as the liver, kidneys, and intestines. Visceral Manipulation aids your body's ability to relaease restrictions and unhealthy compensations that cause pain and disfunction.
Acupressure
This treatment applies varied pressure to key points of the meridian system via the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.
Shiatsu
A traditional Japanese body treatment that focuses on pressure points along the meridian lines to open up pathways for the "ki" energy in the body.
Ortho Bionomy
A gentle, non-invasive bodywork therapy that re-educates the body through self-corrective reflexes to find ease and balance. Following the body;s desire to move away from restrictions, Ortho Bionomy releases chronic limiting patterns/sticking and tension through gentle traction and concurrent movement guidance.
Energywork
Wholeness Healing
With reverence, compassion and joy for the process of living from our hearts, and the intent of remembering who we are, this laying-on of hands technique assists in expanding our reference of our whole being, with the understanding that we are more.
Reiki (Red-Universal) (Ki-Energy)
A Japanese hands-on healing practice that works with the human energy bio-field to promote balance throughout the whole system. Tapping into the universal energy to attune the person's bio-energy field to accept reiki frequency. Reiki does not involve physical manipulation and can be practiced through loose, comfortable clothing. It is administered with a light touch on the recipient's body, in a pattern that enhances natural self-healing.
Energy Balancing
Similar to Reiki, Energy Balancing includes off-the body work on the surrounding electromagnetic energy field of the body and polarity work within the human energy bio-field to promote balance throughout the whole system. It accesses the very high vibrational force in all living beings.
Tsubo
Relieve energetic stagnation in the body with this oriental healing modality by choosing from one of the following formulas: restoring vitality, increase powers of concentration, and preventing aging.
Massage
Deep Tissue Neuromuscular Therapy
Works into deep layers of muscles and connective tissue through soft tissue manipulation techniques. Great for people who like a deep, firm massage.
Sports Massage
Integrates Swedish with trigger point and deep muscle techniques. Can help improve athletic performance and speed recovery.
Swedish Relaxation Massage
Incorporates a system of 5 definitive strokes to induce relaxation of the muscle and connective tissue. Perfect for those who want to deeply relax. Very soothing.
Thai Massage
An ancient healing technique that combines the use of pressure at reflex points and specific yoga stretches to release energy blocks and extend the body's range of motion; beneficial for reducing muscle soreness and fatigue. Wonderful for increasing flexibility!
Pre & Post Natal Massage
With gentle acknowledgement of the little one inside, this massage supports the Mother to be while her body is undergoing many changes before, during and after birth.
Hot Stone Massage
This is a new twist on an ancient technique of using stones to promote healing. Smooth volcanic river rocks are heated in water and glided over the muscle tissue to greatly enhance the effects of the massage. It is no wonder clients who have experienced hot stone massage consider themselves hooked. Try it for yourself! Very detoxifying.
Additional Treatments
Aromatherapy
The power of scent has been known through the ages. Delight your senses and experience the transformative and healing effects of aromatherapy. Included with this service is a gift of a take-home sample of the product used.
Foot Baths
This warm soaking of your tired feet is very grounding for your whole being. A good addition to all treatments. Charge includes the gift of a take-home sample of the product used.
Hot Packs
Good to have before a deep tissue/NMT massage, to soothe the muscles and aid relaxation. Please request at time appointment is made.
Movement Awareness
Personal Training
Feel better, look better, and achieve your fitness goals! An individually tailored program will include toning, assisted stretch, postural awareness, and resistive weight training.
Yoga Core (1-3 people)
Posture, Abdominal Powerhouse, Yoga and Pilates combining the best of both disciplines, Yoga Core takes 27 of the original Pilates mat moves and blends them with Power Yoga, Sun Salutations and Astanga breath work for vigorous strength, flexibility and cardio-vascular workout.