MASSAGE
RELAX AND RESTORE
PRENATAL/PREGNANCY MASSAGE
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.
RELAXATION MASSAGE
Relaxation massage is all about relaxing. It focuses on giving the client time to recover from the stresses of daily life. When you experience relaxation massage, you can expect a treatment that involves: Long smooth gliding strokes that are rhythmic and flowing Pressure that is deeply relaxing, but not painful. A treatment that is designed to soothe and relax you, not to relieve chronic pain or other underlying ailments.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
This focused massage with firm pressure is ideal for specific areas of tension, pain or chronic issues. This classic relaxation therapy uses light to medium pressure with long, smooth strokes to reduce muscle tension and stress. It is generally integrated with other massage techniques.
AROMATHERAPY
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.
HAND AND FOOT MASSAGE
Hand and Foot Massages are often performed in conjunction with or prior to other therapies, including facials, body treatments, spa packages, and signature rituals. While procedures vary from spa to spa, Hand and Foot massages often begin with a soak in soothing warm water with a few drops of essential oil or salts, often peppermint or lavender.