Therapeutic Blend
This massage utilizes Deep tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point, Acupressure and Stretching to facilitate relaxation, increase the flow of blood and energy, break up adhesions and lengthen contracted muscle tissue.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stones have been used for massage for many thousands of years by Indigenous Cultures from Russia, Hawaii, Japan and North America. Basalt stones created by Volcanic activity are the most commonly used. Stones of various sizes, shapes and weights are used. The surfaces have been smoothed in river beds or tossed by the ocean for many years.The stones are used in two ways during the massage. One is to impart heat onto the body by laying stones under the body with a towel between the stones the client and on top of the body over a towel along the chakra centers. While these specifically placed stones are delivering concentrated heat, the client is simultaneously massaged with heated stones held in the palm of the hand with firm strokes along the muscles of the legs, arms, neck and back.
Pregnancy Massage
This massage is designed and based on the changing needs of different stages of pregnancy. It is most often performed in a side-lying position with a number of well placed pillows for support and comfort. The strokes and stretches provide relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs.Additional benefits of pregnancy massage include:
• Helps increase blood circulation, which in turn delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the mother and baby sometimes on up to 10-15% after a massage. • Increase in blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling.
• Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
• Reduce swelling in hands, feet and ankles
• Tones loose muscles, relaxes tense muscles and can help increase flexibility. • Strengthens the immune system
• Stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, into the brain and nervous system.
• Improves outcome of labor and eases labor pain.
• Helps relieve insomnia, anxiety and depression
