SERVICES
Custom/Client Centered Massage
30 minutes $55 / 60 minutes $99 / 90 minutes $140
Following our consultation, we will tailor a session to meet your needs. This takes about 10 minutes and does not come from the session time that you have scheduled. All deep tissue and Swedish massage are booked through this menu item because each session is customized. There are many massage techniques and we will match them appropriately to your particular needs.
Lymphatic Drainage
30 minutes $55 / 60 minutes $99 / 90 minutes $140
Lymph congestion (swelling) can result from injuries, surgeries, removal of lymph nodes, lack of movement, or tight clothing. Sometimes swollen areas of the neck, eyes or armpits are actually stagnant lymph. This massage is a gentle and extremely effective mover of fluid that cannot clear on its own. Manual techniques serve to ‘kick-start’ the lymphatic system and help it to gain proper function. If you have a compromised lymphatic system due to a surgery or breast cancer, we will teach you the strokes to help reduce fluid retention.
Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage (two-hand or four-hand)
60 minutes $120/60 minutes with 2 therapists $199
For several thousand years, Ayurvedic medicine has placed emphasis on prevention of illness. It is a holistic system that includes protocols for diet and nutrition, herbs, exercise, spirituality and body treatments that integrate all of the above. Abhyanga is a body treatment that uses copious amounts of warmed oil and choreographed, rhythmic strokes. The effect of these gentle, slow strokes is a kind of lulling for the nervous system. As such, for centuries Ayurvedic physicians have prescribed abyhyanga massage in order to change and eventually alleviate anxiety, insomnia, depression or headache patterns. This soothing-to-the-nervous-system massage facilitates a deep sense of being centered in the body and mind. It is a great massage during times of unusual stress and is also prescribed by Ayurvedic physicians to help the body and mind transition from one season into the next. This massage can also by given by two therapists.
Ayurvedic Shirodhara
60 minutes $120
This unusual treatment can produce deep meditative or even alternative states of consciousness. It is prescribed by Ayurvedic physicians for insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic headaches and chronic digestion problems. During the hour, warmed oil is streamed continuously on the ajna chakra (third eye). Shirodhara is literally thousands of years old and is spoken of in Vedic texts. It is currently being studied regarding its ability to stimulate alpha and theta brain waves; both key for the body’s optimal healing state.
Muscle Restore Technique for Migraines
6 consecutive 30 minute sessions $390
Specifically for migraine headache patterns, these sessions focus on neck, back, and gluteal muscles. These muscle groups have been found to contribute to recurring migraines and once coaxed out of a contracted, over-stretched and weakened state, headache patterns will improve. About 85% of clients experience significant, noticeable, lasting relief from the six week protocol.
Just for Soles
30 minutes $55
The most requested ‘spot’ treatment on the most neglected part of our bodies. Feet have a complex anatomy of many bones, fascia and tendons. Because we often don’t explore our full range of movement, these tissues can become ‘glued’ over time. Massage techniques that concentrate on freeing muscle from fascia from tendon will help your feet move more freely and efficiently and help them feel so much better. See our foot care class below to supplement this treatment.
CLASSES
Massage Education
90 minute class – $150 per couple / small group of up to 8 people – prices upon request
Massage can be magic, but let us help demystify it for you! We’ll help you feel comfortable with giving and receiving bodywork. Through hands-on practice and demonstration, you will leave being able to share the nurturing, relaxing, therapeutic benefits of massage with your loved ones. You’ll learn simple protocols to help you work on the back, neck, shoulders, hands and feet. Learning good, basic body mechanics will help you not have ‘tired’ hands. The content can be tailored specifically to your personal instructional needs if you prefer.
Foot Care
60 minutes – private $50 / 60 minutes – group $25 per student*
Learn both preventive and curative foot-care techniques. You will learn basic foot anatomy, proper weight distribution, foot exercises, stretches, and balance poses that bring in the energetic awareness of being grounded. This class will also show you how to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the feet. Your feet do not have to hurt! Please gather a group of three or more to receive the group price. This class is scheduled by appointment. Individual sessions may be scheduled during the day; groups will be scheduled evening or Saturdays.
* book a foot care class and receive 20% off a 30 minute Just For Soles massage session.
* book a foot care class and receive 20% off a 30 minute Just For Soles massage session.
Lymphatic Training
30 minutes – private $40/60 minutes – group $25 per student
You will learn lymphatic anatomy, how to perform lymphatic drainage strokes, and the order of areas to treat depending upon your particular problem area. Lymphatic massage by trained therapists is very effective; and with training, you can learn to do the technique in way that alleviates your edema issues. This protocol can be applied to axillary node dissections for breast cancer patients or any surgery that has left an area of edema.
Self-Abhyanga
30 minutes – $40
A daily protocol of self massage from the Vedic tradition. It is both a skin care routine, as well as a grounding, centering, mind-body meditation that creates a sense of peace and well-being. This daily protocol is easy to add to your self-care repertoire because it can be done just before or after showering.