Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is an excellent, safe method to deal with stress and physical aches and pains. It truly treats the whole body and in turn, the mind and spirit. It can prevent a small headache from developing into a migraine, relieve back ache before it turns into chronic back pain, soothe unpleasant emotions, and so much more. The list below is far from comprehensive, but gives you an idea of how all-encompassing are the benefits of massage therapy.
Specifically, research to date suggests that massage therapy may:
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decrease heart rate, blood pressure and variations in heart rate
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promote immune system health and function and overall well-being
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increase range of motion
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be helpful in reducing pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia
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increase serotonin and dopamine
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improve sleep
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decrease stress, depression, and anxiety
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increase relaxation
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improve cognitive and memory functioning
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influence levels of multiple hormones including cortisol (hormone released during “fight-or-flight” situations of stress
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promote well-being and an improved mind-body connection
Herbal + Therapeutic Massage
A massage-based bodywork session tailored to your specific requests and needs. Your treatment may include Swedish and deep tissue massage, myofascial release, foot reflexology, shiatsu, and stretching. Throughout the treatment you will be warmed and soothed with hot towels, anointed with essential oils, and massaged with a handmade herb-infused massage oil.
The 15, 30 and 45 minute treatments are perfect if you have something specific you would like worked on, or if your budget or schedule is limited. You will be surprised at how relaxed you can become in a small amount of time! It is recommended to choose one area of the body to work more specifically on. 15-minute sessions may be treated on the chair, depending on what each clients’ needs are.
15 minutes ::: $25 | 30 minutes ::: $55
45 minutes ::: $70 | 60 minutes ::: $85
75 minutes ::: $95 (RECOMMENDED)
90 minutes ::: $115
Prenatal Herbal + Therapeutic Massage
Massage therapy during pregnancy offers women a supportive, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment. It provides deep relaxation, minimizes the effects of stress and anxiety, and relieves many common discomforts of pregnancy. Each treatment includes evaluations to ensure that the client is a safe candidate for massage, postural advice, special positioning (a prenatal cushion is available for lying face-down, where appropriate), use of herbal massage oil and essential oils safe for pregnancy, and massage tailored to each clients’ needs and desires.
60 min ::: $85
75 min ::: $95
90 min ::: $115
Gift Certificates
Foot Massage + Reflexology
Currently available as an add-on- please let Elizabeth know you would like this incorporated into your massage.
