Massage

Swedish Massage

Foundation upon which most modern massage styles have developed. It is what comes to mind when most people think of massage. Performed on a table with the client under a sheet. The therapist uses oil, smooth gliding strokes and rhythmic kneading with light to medium pressure to relax muscles. Because it is a very relaxing and soothing style of massage, it is great for stress reduction.

Deep Tissue Massage

Used to reach the deeper layers of muscle tissue. By applying body weight & using larger surface areas, the therapist will employ slow, even pressure to penetrate superficial muscle layers and reach low-lying, chronically tight muscles.

Sports Massage

This is a style that incorporates massage, rocking, shaking and stretching to loosen tight muscles, relieve pressure on joints and increase blood flow. Although not just for athletes, sports massage is most effective and widely used for both pre and post-events.

Myofascial Release

Fascia is a specialized system of the body that forms a three dimensional, continuous web throughout the body. It is very densely woven tissue, covering and penetrating all the body's structures. In a normal state, fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. When we experience physical trauma, scarring or inflammation, among other things, the fascia loses its elasticity and pliability. It becomes tight and restricted, becoming a source of tension for the rest of the body. This tension can exert tremendous pressure causing pain and restriction of motion. Myofascial Release (MFR) is a very effective hands-on therapy that has been recently developed and refined.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

This healing technique blends soothing, gentle, precise massage-like movements to accelerate the flow of lymphatic fluid in the body.

Neuromuscular Therapy

The human body maintains life and health by maintaining a balanced internal environment called homeostasis. Every day, life situations threaten to disrupt this balance. Physical traumas, strains and even emotional stress undermine this balance. This imbalance leads to aches and pains that, left untreated, may result in dysfunction.

Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a method developed that gets to the root of these imbalances. Therapists treat the cause of the pain (primarily musculoskeletal dysfunction) not just the effects. Neuromuscular therapy identifies five sources of pain:

• Ischemia or lack of sufficient blood supply to the soft tissues. This can be caused by tightness in the muscles that may be found in stressed, tired or overexerted muscles.

• Nerve compression, this is pressure on a nerve by bone, cartilage or soft tissue such as muscles. As tightness increases, more pressure is put on the nerves sending pain signals to the brain. 

• Trigger points occur when nerves fire impulses at a rapid speed into an area of the body other than the area that is injured. This may be caused by small local tightness in muscles.

• Postural distortion If this is caused by an imbalance in the muscular or other soft tissue systems, it may be helped with neuromuscular treatment.

• Biomechanical dysfunction is an imbalance of the musculoskeletal system resulting in faulty movement patterns.

An NMT therapist will palpate tissues to determine what issues are at work to cause your pain. This is a therapeutic massage method as opposed to a relaxation massage, although many times your treatment will contain components of both. In the therapeutic part of your treatment, appropriate pressure will be used depending of condition of tissues and client.

Therapeutic Massage

Most of our massages use a combination of Swedish, Deep tissue, Neuromuscular, Myofascial Release, stretching and other modalities. These techniques are chosen by the massage therapist depending upon the muscle condition, comfort level, tissue response, personal preference, dysfunction level and intended goals. The therapist can smoothly switch techniques  as the conditions warrant and most often the client is not even aware that a change has taken place.

Reflexology

Reflexology is defined as, “A natural healing art, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands which correspond to every part of the body.” By stimulating and applying pressure to your feet or hands, you are increasing circulation and promoting specific bodily and muscular functions. Reflexology moves the body towards better functioning by improving circulation, stimulation to the nerve pathways, and muscle relaxation.

Esthetics

Fresh Face Facial Treatments

Corrective Facial

Designed for your exact skin, this customized facial starts with a personalized skin assessment. Experience deep pore cleansing and a thorough deep exfoliation with a light chemical peel under steam to sweep away dulling surface cells. Enjoy a de-stressing massage for the face, neck and shoulders. A custom blended mask is applied followed by the appropriate moisturizer.

LightPlex Pigment Balancing Treatment

If evening out your skin tone and fading dark spots is a priority, this is the facial for you. It starts with a thorough skin cleansing followed by an Enzyme Therapy exfoliation treatment custom blended for your skin. Next, a professional-strength LightPlex Pigment Balancing Serum is penetrated deep into your skin where dark spots are formed. To finish, you’ll experience a customized facial massage. It’s the perfect treatment to help you attain even-toned, spot-less skin.

VitaMineral Power Facial

To firm, strengthen, smooth and clarify skin by infusing it with antioxidant vitamins and trace minerals. A perfect treatment to target visible signs of aging.

Oxygenation Facial

Uses oxygen molecules to carry active ingredients deep into the skin, accelerating their effects. The perfect treatment for skin that is resistive, sluggish, clogged or prematurely aging.

Pumice Peel Manual Microdermabrasion Treatment

To smooth-out fine lines and wrinkles, resurface minor acne scarring, retexturize, clarify, reduce hyperpigmentation and rejuvenate the skin.