Massage

  There are several types of massage that focus on different parts of the body or healing approaches. Massage is the practice of rubbing and kneading the body using the hands. During a massage, a certified  massage therapist (C.M.T.) will apply gentle or strong pressure to the muscles and joints of the body to ease pain and tension. A C.M.T. is a person trained in giving massages. 

In a full-body massage, a C.M.T. will massage the entire body depending on the session you request. A full sessions typically require a minimum of 60 minutes which allows enough time to work over all the major areas of the body like the back, shoulders, legs, feet, arms, hands, and neck. 

 The different types of massage and which type might be right for you. 

•  Swedish massage is a gentle relaxation type of massage that’s ideal for people who are new to massage or sensitive to touch.
•  Deep Tissue massage,  uses slow strokes and deep finger pressure to relieve tension from the deepest layers of your muscles and connective tissues.  
• Sports Massage  is consist of deep pressure may be alternated with soothing strokes  stretching and pulling depending on your needs, may help improve flexibility and sports performance, and reduce your risk for injury. 
•  Prenatal massage uses mild pressure similar to Swedish massage. The therapist will focus on areas such as your lower back, hips, and legs. 

For body massages, you’ll remove your clothes, though you may choose to keep your underwear on to your comfort level. You’ll be covered with a sheet while lying on the massage table. The C.M.T. will move the sheet to uncover areas that they are actively working on. By understanding what you’re looking to accomplish, It is best to inform your C.M.T. any specific area you like to have work on so your therapist can then pull from various massage types and incorporate elements of them to address your specific needs.  Please remember that you are in a professional spa, and do not expect anything other than therapeutic massage and foot reflexology. 

Reflexology rests on the ancient Chinese belief in qi (pronounced “chee”), or “vital energy.” According to this belief, qi flows through each person. When a person feels stressed, their body blocks qi. This can cause an imbalance in the body that leads to anxiety, stress and even illness. Reflexology aims to keep qi flowing through the body, keeping you balanced and stress free.

In Chinese medicine, different body parts correspond with different pressure points on the body. Our certified massage therapist (C.M.T.) use maps of these pressure points in the feet to determine where they should apply pressure to reflex areas. The certified massage therapist (C.M.T.) is said to remove energy blockages and promote health in the related body area. Here are some examples of reflex areas and their corresponding body parts:

• The tips of the toes reflect the head
• The heart and chest are around the ball of the foot
• The liver, pancreas, and kidney are in the arch of the foot
• Low back and intestines are towards the heel

Reflexology massage  starts with a few min warm up on your neck and shoulders to start your blood flow. Then the main focus is on the trigger points massage under your feet to help relieve stress on your internal organs.   Reflexology can be done on our massage table or  our chairs.   

Reflexology or Body Massage therapy may include temporary soreness or discomfort, bruising, swelling, and/or sensitivity or allergy to massage oils. Please let the receptionist know if you are allergic too any oils or lotions.   

Cupping Therapy cups are often placed on the back, neck, and shoulders or the site of pain to loosen muscles, encourage blood flow, and sedate the nervous system. Cupping  may cause temporary bruising and soreness that will disappear in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.