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Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) Therapy

Inflammation produced by small tears can result in scar tissue and adhesion build up. This modality addresses issues both within tissue groups and between them. Because adjoining muscle groups can affect the health of each other, A.R.T. is used to treat ligaments,tendons, muscles, fascia and nerves.

Acupressure

Acupressure is a form of bodywork based in traditional Chinese meridian theory in which acupuncture points are pressed to stimulate the flow of energy or chi.

Alexander Technique

F. M. Alexander cured his loss of voice and nasal difficulties with improved posture and head positioning. There are three elements to the Alexander Technique. The first element teaches the client how to use the body properly by correcting improper posture. During the second element, a hands-on treatment is done to elongate muscles and release muscle spasms. The third element includes visualization exercises focusing on seeing the body longer and freer.

Aroma Therapy

The AromaTouch Technique incorporates simple hand techniques with the power of essential oils to create a powerful whole body wellness experience.

Aroma Touch

The AromaTouch Technique incorporates simple hand techniques with the power of essential oils to create a powerful whole body wellness experience.

Ashiatsu

Also known as Barefoot Shiatsu, Back Walking, or Gliding Feet Massage – is a type of barefoot bodywork where the practitioner uses the heel, sesamoid, arch, and/or whole plantar surface of the feet to give the massage. The name comes from the combination of two Japanese words: ashi, meaning “foot” and atsu, meaning “pressure.”

The technique uses deep strokes given with the massage therapists’ feet. It’s considered to be less stressful for the patient’s body than many other massage techniques because pressure from the feet is spread out over a wider area than it would be if applied by the fingers, heel of the hand, or elbow. Ashiatsu stimulates the circulatory system and targets the deepest layers of muscle, joints and bones, in order to provide relief of pain.

Bamboo

Hollow bamboo canes are used to provide a deep, firm massage. This technique helps to ease knots and release tension.

Blended Massage

A blended massage is a combination of a few different types of techniques. For example, a deep tissue massage performed on part of your body you might have an injury or spasms in and a relaxation massage near the end of the massage to give you a calming mind and relaxed state of your body.

Bodywork

Bodywork is a general term for practices involving touch and movement in both Eastern and Western practices where the practitioner may use manual and energetic techniques to promote health and healing in the recipient.

Body Psychology

Body psychology is based on the concept that people experience the world through their thoughts, emotions and simultaneously through their bodies.

Brow, Lashes, Makeup

Elite estheticians can help enhance natural beauty with eyelash extensions, eyebrow enhancements, or a makeup consultation

Chair Massage

Chair massage refers to massage given with the recipient seated in an ordinary or special massage chair. Recipients remain clothed in chair massage. It has been called on-site massage when the chair is taken to a public place such as an office or commercial establishment.

Couples Massage

Couples massage is where two people are massaged in the same room, at the same time, by two different therapists. See Therapists.

Craniosacral

Cranio refers to the cranium, which is the bony part of the head. Sacral refers to the bony bottom of the spine called the sacrum. In the 1900s Dr. William Sutherland, an osteopathic physician, discovered cranio movement. In the 1970s Dr. John Upledger, an osteopathic doctor, helped to further Sutherland’s discovery as both an evaluative tool and a corrective one. Craniosacral therapy is a light touch manipulation of the head and bottom of the spine to restore optimal cerebrospinal fluid movement.

Cupping

Cupping is an ancient, alternative therapy. During these sessions, the Therapist places specialized flexible cups on the client’s skin to create suction. Cupping is performed for pain and inflammation reduction, increased blood flow, Relaxation and as a type of Deep Tissue Massage.

Deep Tissue

Deep tissue massage is also called deep muscle therapy or deep tissue therapy. It is an umbrella term for bodywork systems that work deeply into the muscles and connective tissue to release chronic aches and pains. Increased pressure and trigger point work. Appropriate for injuries, tightness, soreness.

ESTIM / TENS / MPS

Another form of e-stim therapy called TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) works on nerves rather than muscles. muscle stimulation device, a console that’s either plugged into the wall or battery-operated. This machine generates electrical impulses that stimulate your skeletal muscles to contract.

Facial, Skincare, Body treatments

Erase pigmentation, reduce redness, clear away acne and diminish the signs of aging without using dangerous chemicals or parabens.

Facilitated Stretching

This simple and effective technique is used to address the needs of customers at almost any level. By alternating between muscle contraction and manual, passive stretching, muscles and their connective tissues can gain a greater degree of flexibility and improved range of motion. This technique specifically targets nerve receptors and can lengthen muscle tissues. Many focused athletes specifically request this service.

Feldenkrais Method

The Feldenkrais Method is an educational system which uses movement to bring about more effective ways to function. Moshe Feldenkrais, a Russian-born Israeli, was a physicist, and mechanical and electrical engineer before developing his movement theories. Feldenkrais is offered in two forms. One form is called Functional Integration®, which is a one-on-one session. The other form is called Awareness Through Movement®, which is group lessons.

During a Foot Scrub, the therapist uses sugar or pumice to gently exfoliate and soften the skin of the feet, top and bottom. The second stage of this service is traditionally application of hot towels or soaking with a foot tub of warm water. Once completed and patted dry, the therapist will offer to apply oil or another moisturizer.

Function Movement Screening

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a pre-participation screening tool designed to identify compensatory movement patterns that are indicative of increased injury risk and inefficient movement that causes reduced performance.

Hellerwork

Joseph Heller, a Rolfer™, developed Hellerwork after he studied with Judith Aston. Hellerwork is a series of eleven 90-minute sessions of deep tissue bodywork, movement education and dialogue designed to realign the body and release chronic tension and stress.

Hot Stones

Stones are warmed to a pleasant temperature and placed on key body points or held by the therapist and used to work the muscles.

Integral Breathwork Therapy

Breathwork is a meditative approach involving directed conscious and intentional alteration of natural breathing patterns.

Jin Shin Do

Jin Shin Do (JSD), the “way of the compassionate spirit,” is Iona Marsaa Teeguarden’s synthesis of Eastern and Western theories and practices. It is a method of releasing muscle tension and stress by applying deepening finger pressure to combinations of specific points on the body. It combines classic Chinese acupuncture theory, Taoist Yogic philosophy and breathing methods, and Japanese acupressure techniques.

Joint Mobilization

Joint mobilization is a skilled manual therapy technique aimed at improving joint range of motion and reducing pain. How does it work? The therapist manually applies targeted pressures or forces on a joint in specific directions to help improve the mobility of that joint.

Kinesiotape

Kinesiology Tape, also known as “K-Tape”, is an elastic fabric often applied following an injury or hard workout. As the name implies, this water resistant tape is applied to the skin and can hold for several days. Since its thickness almost matches the skin, K-Tape doesn’t cause binding or pinching. Application of Kinesiology Tape is intended to lift the surrounding soft tissue and allow internal and lymph fluids to better circulate. Use of K-Tape promotes “waste and dead cells” as well as speeding the movement of vital nutrients to the surrounding tissue.

LED Light Therapy

LED light therapy is a touch-less, pain-free treatment method. Amber, Blue, Green and Red light are used in this modality to address several skin conditions. Among the most common uses, LED Light Therapy is used to address Acne, Rosacea, and the reduction of Fine Age Lines.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Very gentle and specialized technique for arthritis patients which uses minimal pressure and a variety of strokes to facilitate the clearance of fluid from the body. Manual lymph drainage is a gentle method of promoting movement of lymph into and through the lymphatic vessels. It reduces edema, a condition in which the tissues of the body contain an excessive amount of fluid.

Massage

Massage is the intentional and systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to enhance health and healing. Joint movements and stretching are commonly performed as part of massage. The primary characteristics of massage are touch and movement.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a general term for health and healing practices involving touch and movement, which are based in massage and related manual techniques.

Meditation in Motion

This posture flow is the hallmark of Kripalu Yoga. In this practice, the inner wisdom of prana guides the body, vs that of the will of the mind.

Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS)

Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) Therapy is an integrative therapy developed to regulate the autonomic nervous system and address chronic pain. MPS is classed as a TENS unit. TENS is an acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and is defined as a device which provides pain relief through the application of an electrical current to stimulate peripheral nerves. MPS differs from traditional TENS units in that a smaller current is delivered through a pen-sized point (MPS) as opposed to a larger current delivered via a pad (TENS). TENS is widely used for pain management. For most people, TENS is considered to be a safe treatment with no side effects.

MPS can help with scar tissue release.  Scar tissue can cause adhesions in the body, where tissues (fascia, muscle, organs, etc.) are ‘stuck’ together.  This can cause pain and functional limitations.  Application of MPS can help to reduce the adhesions, manage symptoms and may reduce the external appearance of scars.

Myofascial Release

Myo means muscle and fascia is the elastic connective tissue wrapped around muscles and other parts of the body. During myofascial release restrictions (stuck areas) are located and gentle sliding pressure is applied in the direction of the restriction to stretch the tissues. The stretching of tissues and the heat imparted by the practitioner’s hands are thought to help produce a softer consistency of fascial tissues.

Neuromuscular Therapy

A systematic approach to myofascial treatment that attempts to interrupt the neuromuscular feedback that maintains pain or dysfunction.

Ortho-Bionomy

Ortho-Bionomy is a technique where points of pain are located and then the body is gently moved to fold around the point and rest in a position where there is no pain. The body is placed in the most comfortable position called the preferred position. In doing this, reflexes are initiated, relaxing muscles and freeing the body of its stresses and tensions. Ortho-Bionomy was developed by British osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls, D.O.3

Passive Stretching

Passive stretching is the act of relaxing the muscle (or muscle group) while an outside force “pulls” for the individual being stretched. Passive stretching therapy tends to be slow-paced and your therapist may place one hand on your joint to better-perceive any tension during a session. Stretching therapy is similar to massage, but also involves teamwork to ensure your therapist provides the best results for your body’s needs.

Polarity Therapy

Polarity therapy is a form of bodywork that uses light touch and gentle rocking movements intended to balance life energy by affecting general and muscular relaxation. Polarity therapy was developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, who was trained in natural healing methods of chiropractic, naturopathy and osteopathy.

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage is the massage of pregnant women (prenatal) and women after giving birth (postpartum). It address the special needs of pregnant women such as discomforts in the low back, feet and legs.

Prenatal & Pregnancy Massage

Modified version of Swedish massage and special positioning. Some benefits of this massage: decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains, reduce anxiety and depression.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

PNF is a technique for stretching when the goal is to improve muscle elasticity. PNF has been shown to improve both passive & active range of motions.

Clinical settings utilizing PNF report functional range of motion (ROM) improvement and an increase of strength among patients having sustained soft tissue damage or are recovering from muscle & soft tissue damage post-surgery.

Reflexology

Applies pressure to hands and feet. Relaxing and provides relief from sleeping disorders, sinus and congestion problems, and tension headaches. Reflexology is a form of bodywork based on the theory of zone therapy, in which specific spots of the body are pressed to stimulate corresponding areas in other parts of the body. Foot reflexology, in which pressure techniques are applied only to the feet, is the most common form of reflexology.

Reiki

Reiki is a spiritual healing practice facilitated by a light touch or hands hovering a few inches above your body. Reiki treatments address the whole body, not just individual symptoms. Reiki brings stress reduction, pain relief, decreased anxiety, promotes sleep, and improves digestion. Reiki supports our well-being and strengthens our natural ability to heal by encouraging balance.

Reiki requires no belief, simply the willingness to experience the healing benefits Reiki has to offer. A Reiki healing session is conducted on a standard massage table. You remain fully dressed for the session, so wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.

During a Reiki session, your system shifts into parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) dominance. When the PNS is dominant, your body is in rest & digest mode. This means your body’s priority is to recover, to heal, to deeply nourish & restore itself.

Rolfing® Structural Integration

Rolfing Structural Integration was developed by Ida P. Rolf as a form of hands-on manipulation and movement education that works with the connective tissues, called fascia, in order to balance the whole body in gravity. The 10-session series may cause deep changes in the body that are emotional as well as physical. The Rolf Institute® of Structural Integration is the original school developed by Dr. Rolf and the only school that teaches Rolfing Structural Integration and graduates Rolfers™.

Rosen Method®

The Rosen Method, developed by physical therapist Marion Rosen, is a system of bodywork and movement that helps the client experience himself in a more accepting and loving way through non-intrusive, subtle touch, awareness of breath, movement exercises and gentle coaxing.

Shiatsu

Shiatsu (Japanese for “finger pressure”) is a system for healing and health maintenance that has evolved over thousands of years. Shiatsu derives both from the ancient healing art of acupuncture and from the traditional form of Japanese massage, amma. The goal of each of the different types of shiatsu being practiced, Zen shiatsu, tsubo point therapy, shiatsu massage and water shiatsu, is balancing energy flow

Sports Massage

Strokes are generally faster than Swedish massage and facilitated stretching. Loosens muscles and increase flexibility. Post event: Reduces muscle recovery time. Pre-event: Decreases risk of injury. Sports massage is applied to athletes to help them train and perform free of pain and injuries. Massage therapists blend classic Swedish strokes with such methods as compression, pressure-point therapy, cross-fiber friction, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy and cryotherapy (ice massage) to meet the special needs of high-level performers and fitness enthusiasts.

Swedish Massage

Five basic stroke techniques are used to reduce pain, joint stiffness, and stress reduction. Swedish massage is also known as the Western or classic style of massage. It is credited to the Swedish fencing master and gymnastics instructor, Per Henrik Ling. It is a scientific system of manipulations on the muscles and connective tissues of the body for the purpose of relaxation, rehabilitation or health maintenance. Swedish massage therapy is comprised of five basic strokes and their variations: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement (or percussion) and vibration.

Swedish Relaxation

This is the most frequently performed massage in our industry. Through manipulation of soft tissues, the massage therapist uses oils to protect the skin and reduce friction. A series of actions are taken including kneading, rolling, tapping, mechanical vibration, and more to relax and rejuvenate the client.

Thai Massage

Thai massage is an ancient bodywork system designed to unblock trapped energy and improve vitality by applying pressure along energy pathways called sens. These pathways carry vital life energy. Thai massage uses slow, often meditative, rhythmic pressing by fingers, thumbs, hands, forearms, elbows and feet (which are used extensively) and yogalike stretches coupled with gentle rocking motions.

Therapeutic Touch

Therapeutic touch was developed by nurses Dolores Krieger and Dora Kunz in the early 1970s after studying the ancient practice of laying on of hands. It is based on the idea that human beings are energy in the form of a field. In health, the field flows freely, while it becomes out of balance when disease is present.

Trager

Milton Trager M.D. created Trager. It is also known as Tragerwork and Trager Psychophysical Integration. It operates on the principle that one learns to be lighter, easier and freer by experiencing light, easy and free sensations in the body. Practitioners introduce pleasurable sensory information to the soft tissues by steadily, gently and rhythmically rocking and stretching the body.

Trigger Point Massage

Trigger point massage utilizes ischemic compression of individual areas of hypersensitivity in muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. These trigger points are defined by their referral of pain to distant locations in muscles, connective tissues and organs. Janet Travell, M.D., pioneered trigger point therapy in the United States.

Yoga

Working with physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines, yoga’s mind-body-spirit approach began in ancient India with the intent of creating a still-mind, untouched by the mind and mundane suffering.

Yoga Nidra Meditation

Also known as yogic sleep, this state of consciousness exists between waking and sleeping and is typically induced by guided meditation.

Watsu®

Watsu, or water shiatsu, is a system that employs the stretches of Zen shiatsu in a pool of warm water. The pool provides a deeply relaxing environment where weight and pressures are removed from the body. The client is floated and rocked as the spine is gently pulled and stretched, following the precepts of Zen shiatsu. Harold Dull originated Watsu.

Waxing services for men

Waxing removes hair at the root for a long-lasting result. Common areas to be waxed are ear, nose, back, and chest

Waxing services for women

Waxing removes hair at the root for a long-lasting result. Common areas to be waxed are eyebrows, face, legs, arms, and the bikini area.

World Fusion

Otherwise know as “The Sampler Massage.” This blend of relaxation and deep tissue massage enhanced by some of the most amazing and effective massage modalities from around the world. Includes Thai stretching techniques, stones, bamboo, steamed towels with aroma therapy, and reflexology for hands and feet.

Yoga

Working with physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines, yoga’s mind-body-spirit approach began in ancient India with the intent of creating a still-mind, untouched by the mind and mundane suffering.

Yoga Nidra Meditation

Also known as yogic sleep, this state of consciousness exists between waking and sleeping and is typically induced by guided meditation.

Zero Balancing®

Zero balancing, the innovation of Fritz Frederick Smith, M.D., is a hands-on procedure for evaluating and balancing the relationship between body energy and body structure. The term zero balancing refers to the experience of balance after a session.

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