Treatments
The following treatments are currently available - click the links for more information:
- Swedish Full Body Massage
- Swedish Deep Tissue Back Massage
- Hot Stones Full Body Massage
- Hot Stones Back Massage
- Khizi Full Body Massage
- Khizi Back Massage
- Indian Head Massage
- Ultimate Indian Head Massage
- Shirodhara
- Reflexology
Swedish Full Body Massage
A truly relaxing and de stressing massage, designed to relieve anxiety and muscle tension, enhance circulation and leave you with a sense of total well being.
Swedish massage was developed in Stockholm in the 1800’s and is the most common and best known type form of bodywork performed today.
The goal is to relax the entire body and this is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. Additional techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion like tapping, bending and stretching. Oils are often used to reduce friction and stimulate the skin.
Swedish massage is exceptional for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.
Swedish Deep Tissue Back Massage
A Swedish massage technique combined with deep tissue massage is tailored to meet the individual’s needs. This treatment is ideal for releasing muscle tension in the neck, back and shoulder areas, helping restore flexibility and leave you feeling invigorated.
Hot Stones Full Body Massage
Harnessing ancient healing properties, basalt stones are used to massage and transfer heat deep into muscle tissues. This rejuvenates the body by breaking up lactic acid, flushing out toxins and helps speed up the metabolism to bring balance to the body and restore energy levels.
Hot Stones Back Massage
Using basalt stones to create an intense deep tissue massage, pressure is focused on muscle tension in neck, back, arms and shoulder areas to help eliminate pain and restore flexibility.
Khizi* Full Body Massage
This is the ultimate treatment for the tired, aching body. Full body massage techniques are used and light pounding with a specially prepared Khizi ball (pronounced Keari) and warm Ayurvedic oil to help relieve those tired muscles and aching joints by lightly pounding and rubbing the areas of tension. Khizi massage is quite effective for those clients suffering from arthritic conditions and can help ease frozen shoulder symptoms. An optional Ayurvedic facial massage is available to finish.
*Khizi (pronounced Keari) massage involves using specially prepared natural ingredients tightly packed into a linen pouch known as a Khizi ball.
Khizi* Back Massage
Body massage technique is used on the neck, back, arms and shoulders with the addition of a Khizi* ball which, used in conjunction with warm Ayurvedic oil helps relieve those tired muscles and aching shoulders by lightly pounding and rubbing the areas of tension. Khizi* is quite effective for those clients suffering from arthritic conditions or helping to ease frozen shoulder. An optional Ayurvedic facial massage is available to finish.
Indian Head Massage
Deep friction work to the neck, upper back, shoulder and head areas using an aromatic oil, followed by passive movement work to loosen the joints and muscles with a light Ayurvedic facial massage to finish. Quite an uplifting experience.
Ultimate Indian Head Massage
A deep and relaxing massage to the head and pounding pressure to the neck, back and shoulder areas with a Khizi* ball combined with warm Ayurvedic oil. The gentle pounding pressure helps enhance circulation and ease tension in muscles. Finally an Ayurvedic facial massage further relaxes the mind, body and soul.
Shirodhara
Shirodhara is a very popular ancient Ayurvedic healing practice performed in India for over 2000 years where a gentle stream of aromatic oils flow gently over the forehead, soothing away stress and tension.
The treatment starts with a gentle Indian head or back massage and Ayurvedic facial massage. This is followed by a gentle flow of warm herbal oil poured over the forehead to create a subliminally restful sensation. A truly Ayurvedic experience where deep relaxation helps relieve stress and tension from the body and mind to balance the emotions. Quite effective in helping to pacify insomnia, depression, epilepsy and addictions. As a non-invasive treatment, this therapy is suitable for cancer-sufferers.
Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the theory that reflex points in the feet mirror every organ, area and system of the body. By massaging these, the reflexologist can observe and facilitate a clearing of any blockages in the corresponding areas of the body.
Due to its holistic approach, reflexology can be useful in treatment of conditions such as migraine, eczema, asthma, insomnia, low energy levels and stress, as well as being a relaxing experience that promotes good health and vitality. It balances the circulatory, excretory, digestive, endocrine (hormones) and immune systems, helping the body to rid itself of toxins and promote healing as well as effectively releasing muscular tension.