Body Massage
The use of essential oils (extracted from herbs, flowers, resin, woods, and roots) in body and skin care treatments is known as aromatherapy. Used as a healing technique for thousands of years by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, essential oils aid in relaxation, improve circulation, and help the healing of wounds. Aromatherapy diffusers are utilized to fill the massage room with the scent of the oils. Specific essential oils are blended and added to a carrier oil, such as almond oil, to be used during the massage. Each oil has its own unique characteristics and benefits.
Deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage targets the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis and is integrated with other massage techniques.
Hot stones are used to elicit physical healing, mental relaxation, and a spiritual connection to earth energy. Warm stones encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide soothing heat for deep-tissue work. Stones are placed in varying positions on the body for energy balancing or may be used by the therapist for specific trigger-point work.
Melt away the day's stress and tensions with Linda's delightful combination of deep tissue, Swedish, Thai, and Reflexology massage technique.
Lomi-lomi – Hawaiian for rub-rub – is a massage technique that utilizes very large, broad movements. Two-handed, forearm, and elbow application of strokes, which cover a broad area, is characteristic of lomi-lomi. Similar to Swedish massage in many aspects, this system uses prayer and the acknowledgment of the existence of a higher power as an integral part of the technique. Oils are used in the application of cross-fiber friction techniques. The practitioner often uses the forearm and elbow in the application of pressure.
Many methods of massage and somatic therapies are both effective and safe prenatally and during labor and postpartum periods of women’s pregnancies. Prenatally, specific techniques can reduce pregnancy discomforts and concerns and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus. Skilled, appropriate touch facilitates labor, shortening labor times and easing pain and anxiety. In the postpartum period, specialized techniques rebalance structure, physiology, and emotions of the new mother and may help her to bond with and care for her infant.
One of the most well-known massage techniques, Swedish massage is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body using a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements, with the application of oil, to reduce friction on the skin. The many benefits of Swedish massage may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury.
Thai massage has been taught and practiced in Thailand for approximately twenty-five hundred years. Thai massage is practiced on a firm mat on the floor instead of on a table, instrumental in the effective use of the practitioner’s body weight. Except for the feet, the client remains fully clothed, so draping is not necessary.
Thai Herbal
Hot herbal compresses are frequently used in Thailand in conjunction with traditional massage. Hot compresses are used to address chronic problems, such as back pain and tendinitis, as well as to increase energy flow, improve circulation, relax muscles and stimulate nerves. Hot compresses provide the same type of stimulation as hot stones and will provide similar benefits. Typically, a Thai massage therapist will not only place a compress to the area of injury or disorder, but will also work on acupressure points throughout the body to stimulate and relax the client, and to promote the body's natural processes.
Body Treatments
Raw Sugar, Sea Salt & Olive Oil Body Scrub & Wrap
Raw Sugar, sea salt, and olive oil are combined to create a rejuvenating exfoliating body scrub. After the body scrub is applied, you will be wrapped in a plastic sheet so that your body's natural heat can complete the detoxification process while you enjoy a facial, cranial, hand, and foot massage. This treatment takes about 45 minutes and includes a shower followed by a 30-minute Swedish massage.
Hot Honey, Olive Oil & Lemon Juice Body Wrap
Hot honey, olive oil, and lemon juice are combined to create a rejuvenating body mask. After the body mask is applied, you will be wrapped in a plastic sheet so that your body's natural heat can complete the detoxification process while you enjoy a facial, cranial, hand, and foot massage. This treatment takes about 45 minutes and includes a shower followed by a 30-minute Swedish massage.
Banana, Milk & Honey Body Wrap
Bananas, milk and honey are blended to create a southing body mask. After the body mask is applied, you will be wrapped in a plastic sheet so that your body's natural heat can complete the detoxification process while you enjoy a facial, cranial, hand, and foot massage. This treatment takes about 45 minutes and includes a shower followed by a 30-minute Swedish massage.
Clay Body Mask & Wrap
Natural clay, spring water, and olive oil are mixed to create a regenerating body mask. After the body mask is applied, you will be wrapped in a plastic sheet so that your body's natural heat can complete the detoxification process while you enjoy a facial, cranial, hand, and foot massage. This treatment takes about 45 minutes and includes a shower followed by a 30-minute Swedish massage.
Foot Treatments
Reflexology
Based on an ancient Chinese therapy, reflexology involves manipulation of specific reflex areas in the foot, hands, and ears that correspond to other parts of the body. Sometimes referred to as zone therapy, this bodywork involves application of pressure to these reflex zones to stimulate body organs and relieve areas of congestion. Similar to acupressure principles, reflexology works with the body’s energy flow to stimulate self-healing and maintain balance in physical function. This technique is used to reduce pain, increase relaxation, and stimulate circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids. It is especially useful in stress-related illness and emotional disorders. Reflexology is also convenient in cases where an area of the body is traumatized or diseased to the extent that direct manipulation is not appropriate.
Herbal Foot Sauna Bath
Enjoy 30-minutes of bliss with your feet immersed in an herbal sauna bath for your feet.
Herbal and/or Epson's Salt Foot Bath
Soak your feet in a tub warm water infused with herbs and/or Epson's salt. Just what you need for tired aching feet. This treatment is complimentary with reflexology or any massage or body treatment.
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