Massage & Bodywork:

$55 (60 min)/ $35 (30 min)

Deep Tissue

Relaxation

Therapeutic

Pregnancy

Lymphatic

• Deep Tissue Massage
  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. To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles

• Relaxation Massage
  Massage therapy relaxes muscles, easing and soothing your aches and pains. It rejuvenates-- restoring balance to our body and being, making us better for all the things life throws our way.
  
  • Benefits of massage includes:
    • Relieves Stress
    • Encourages Relaxation
    • Improves Posture
    • Improves Circulation
    • Lowers Blood Pressure
    • Help Manage Pain
    • Relaxes Muscles
    • Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion
    • Relieves Tension-Related Headaches
    • Strengthens The Immune System
    • Enhances Post-Operative Rehabilitation
    • Improves Rehabilitation After Injury
    • Manage Fibromyalgia Pain Naturally

• Therapeutic Massage
  Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a form of massage. It is distinguished from other types of massage in that a quasi-static pressure is applied to the skin with the aim of stimulating specific areas of skeletal muscle. Often these areas of muscle are myofascial trigger points.
  
  

  A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. The pain may be sharp and intense or a dull ache.  Trigger points are caused by muscle overuse or injury, and because the aches are associated with moving parts, the pain is commonly mistaken for arthritis.

  Trigger point work is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release.  In this type of massage the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort.

  The result of trigger point massage is the elimination of toxins in the muscles and the release of energizing endorphins.  A significant decrease in pain is often found after just one treatment.

• Pregnancy Massage
  Pregnancy massage is a catch-all term for any hands-on massage during or after pregnancy. Massage while you're pregnant is also called prenatal massage. Massage in the few months after delivery is called postnatal massage.

  A pregnancy massage typically lasts an hour.  We use pillows to position a woman comfortably on her side. This helps especially during the later stages of pregnancy. Lying on your side is often the most comfortable position for pregnancy massage.

• Lymphatic Massage
  

  Lymph massage reduces swelling and clears the lymphatic system so that lymph can move freely through the body. The massage also stimulates the flow of other interstitial fluids in the body, theoretically encouraging the fluid to pull out toxins so that they can be sequestered by the lymph system.

  Some practitioners recommend lymph massage right before surgery, to ensure that the lymphatic system is clear. It may also be used after surgery to reduce swelling. Some practitioners offer breast massage to pregnant women and nursing mothers to reduce the aches and pains associated with the changes in breast tissue that occur during pregnancy. Lymph massage can also be used as a tool for general well-being.

  You may hear this type of massage called lymphatic massage, lymphatic drainage, or manual lymphatic drainage. People with inflammations and current infections should not get lymph massage, because the massage can encourage the spread of the infection. Lymph massage is also contraindicated for people with tumors and undiagnosed lumps, as well as people with clotting issues and heart problems. Lymph massage can make all of these conditions worse.

Detoxification:

Ionic Detox Foot Bath

$25 (30min session)

Far infrared Biomat

$550 mini    or    $1,450 professional size

Alkal-Life Water  Ionizer

$2,000

• Detoxification Foot Bath
  Detoxification works naturally when we: Eat untainted and nutritious food, Drink plenty of water, Exercise regularly, Have proper restorative sleep, Get loads of sunshine and fresh air and Work in a stress free environment. These circumstances are ideal but few of us are actually able to accomplish this entire list. The majority of the population does not exercise regularly or have sufficient water intake. We now live, work, and socialize in highly polluted environments. 
  
  The process:
  Detoxification is a simple process lasting thirty minutes. The feet and/ or hands are placed in a saline solution into which a cartridge is placed. This technology creates a bio-energetic field in the water, which corresponds to that of the person using the system. Positive and negative electrons then gently move through the body, encouraging the sweat gland to release toxins through the more than thousand pores in each foot or hand. 
  
  The detox treatment opens up the lymphatic system, allowing the body to cleanse itself. It is through the actions of this system including the spleen, the thymus, lymph nodes and lymph ducts that our body is able to fight infection. Lymph plays an important role in the immune system and in absorbing fats from the intestines. Lymph nodes are the filters along the lymphatic system and it is their job to filter out and trap bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, and other unwanted substances, and to make sure they are safely eliminated from the body.
  
  
  

  Detoxification brings you inner cleanliness. You are bound to feel good with fewer toxins in your body. The benefits of using the detox also include improved circulation and metabolism, a re-balancing of the bio-system, improved skin condition, relief of migraines, headaches, and menstrual pain, and improved lymphatic system function. Treatments will also give you a sense of wellbeing.

• BioMat
  This is state-of-the-art technology that speeds cellular renewal to promote:
  

  • Pain Relief
  • Relaxation
  • Reconditioning
  • Detoxification
  
  We use the BioMat every time someone is on our massage tables and the cost is included in the massage & bodywork fees. It is safe, easy and economical to use.  The BioMat is a "pad" that lies on top of a massage table, chair or home mattress. It converts electricity through a computerized control panel into far infrared rays (FIR), nature's invisible light. FIR was discovered by NASA to be the safest, most beneficial light wave.
  
  FIR reduces swelling, increases blood flow and has been shown to destroy cancer and viral cells without harming surrounding healthy cells. It stimulates healing and the regeneration of nerves and muscle tissue layers.

   

• Alkal -Life Water Ionizer
  The Alkal-Life is U.S.F.D.A. Medical Device #300505378. The 7000SL is the newly upgraded model from the 3000SL. Hydration is important to normal body functions. Our bodies, each day, must assimilate adequate "quality" water, water that is like water found in nature-- clean and full of "stable" oxygen, alkalinity, and high in negative ions. Estimates are that 70% of us are dehydrated and chronic dehydration and over acidity are largely responsible for the degeneration of our body including the organs and brain that have a high water content. Some believe that Dementia and Alzheimers are examples of a dehydrated brain.

1. High Alkaline water raises our pH above a 7 & neutralizes acidic wastes and toxins

2. It is High "stable" oxygen water, more oxygen = more energy/stamina

3. High in Negative Ions; Hydroxyl Ions are alkaline and have energizing electrons

4. "Liquid Anti-Oxidant" ANTI-AGING and anti-disease properties plus cell rejuvenation

5. Has a very low -ORP ( Oxidation Reduction Potential ), reduces oxidation for our health. a lower -ORP for greater potential to REDUCE the aging process at the cellular level

6. More HYDRATING/absorbable, faster, through smaller water molecules "wetter water"; up to 6 x more than expensive 'bottled water'

7. Creates natural Bicarbonates in our body with anti-aging benefits

8. "Natural" like healthy alkaline, high oxygen, negative ion water found in nature ( water we are "supposed' to drink )