The most widely known form of acupressure, literally means “finger pressure” in Japanese, and has been practiced for more than a thousand years in Japan. Shiatsu uses rhythmic pressure on specific points to unblock and stimulate the flow of energy. It includes stretches and range of motions manipulations. Shiatsu is used to treat pain and illness, to relax the body and stimulate energy, and to maintain general health.

Based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine, this modality is designed to harmonize the body’s flow of energy by using specific pressure points termed energy locks where fatigue, tension, or illness can trap energy. By applying prolonged, gentle, manual pressing of these points or movements of the practitioner’s hands over such areas, the body and mind are brought into harmony.

The body is an electromagnetic energy system and each part of the body carries electrical-like charges. By placing hands on various parts of the body, the practitioner connects the positive and negative poles to improve the flow of energy through the body and assist healing and relaxation.

Reflexology is an acupressure type technique that is performed in the hands and feet. It is based on the ancient Oriental theory that meridian lines or pathways carry energy throughout the body. Because each zone or part of the body has a corresponding reflex point on the feet, stimulating that reflex point causes stimulation in the natural energy of the related organ. Crystalline-type deposits and/or tenderness indicate a dysfunction, and pressure is applied to clear out congestion and restore normal functioning and health.

The most traditional massage, Swedish includes a combination of long gliding strokes, kneading, stretching, and relaxing strokes. It is effective for most ailments, because massaging the skin, the body’s largest organ, sets up a chain reaction that produces a positive effect on all layers and systems of the body. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, and promotes health and well-being.

This special form of massage is typically used before, during, and after athletic events to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility, and to prevent injuries.

Deep Tissue Massage is designed to reach the deep portions of thick muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibers. Using deep muscle compression and friction along the grain of the muscle, its purpose is to unstick the fibers of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply held patterns of tension.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to reduce stress, refresh and invigorate the body, soothe emotions, and clear the mind. Specific essential oils are used in conjunction with massage to ease both physical and mental tension. This treatment is ideal to soothe the body and the mind.

(For a softer and healthier skin)

Starting with a gentle sea salt scrub, infused with a blend of pure essential oils, and followed by a full body moisturizing massage. It promotes the removal of surface skin cells, increases circulation and encourages cellular regeneration.