About Each Treatment
Wellness/ Relaxation Massage
Relaxation/Wellness massage helps decrease the firing of the sympathetic nervous system & awaken the parasympathetic (rest & digest) nervous system! It's then that we can BEST heal, rejuvenate, carry out important bodily functions, regulate blood pressure, relieve feelings of anxiousness, stress & worry, & generally feel "well". It is also important in decreasing pain perception!
This pain-free treatment is all about you, restoring mental clarity & stability, supporting your body to enter a state of self-healing, & manually decreasing whole body tension - on your time, in a safe space. It feels amazing & does wonders for the mind & body!
Wellness massages include a variety of therapeutic modalities as part of the treatment, such as hot & cold stones, hot towels, & ice massage! You decide which complimentary therapies, relevant to your goals, that you would like to add to your treatment- & yes you can choose them all!
Indie Head Massage
The art of Indie/Ayurvedic Head Massage has its roots in Ayurveda (India) & is simply a relaxation massage sequence that focuses on the face, head, neck, shoulders, & arms.
It carries the same benefits of a general relaxation massage amongst people & has documented success of headache relieving benefits!
You can choose to opt in or out of a hair oil treatment to be done at the end of the Indian head massage routine, that works wonders for dry hair/scalp. For optimal results in regards to the oil treatment, we recommend leaving the oil on the hair overnight!
For those with long hair: this massage is done without oil, unless you decide to have your massage completed with an oil treatment of course. But, even so, the hair will be tossed about during the massage, so should you choose to leave with your hair in the same way that you arrived, you may wish to bring a brush with you to fix it after treatment :) If you have somewhere to go, we can opt out of using oil altogether & let you spend a moment fixing yourself up post-treatment!
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage is a safe, nurturing manual therapy that aids in the relief of pregnancy related aches & symptoms, while allowing you to connect with your changing body in a unique way! It promotes the well-being of both mom & baby by positively affecting stress hormone levels in maternal circulation!
Prenatal massage is performed in a well supported side-lying or semi-reclined position, & is safe during all stages of pregnancy!
Prenatal treatments are always accompanied with homecare/education that will benefit you both in your current stage of pregnancy, & can also be utilized to help in the birthing process down the road!
Postpartum Wellness Massage
For parents with babies under 1 year! For those of you who need to take your little one(s) into the treatment room with you!
However we need to make it happen, let’s get your body the treatment it needs without the added stress of leaving your baby with someone else. We will do our best to get you your hands on treatment time, mama! Even if it means a few breaks to tend to baby or position changes! We might end up treating your head, neck & shoulders while you sit in the rocking chair feeding your baby - & that is MORE than okay, that is exactly why this treatment option with extra allocated time exists for you!
Pediatric Massage
Massage of an infant & child promotes healthy nurturing touch, encourages whole body awareness & healthy coping strategies from an early age, & helps connect the ideas of caring for their bodies & lifelong wellness.
Indie/Ayurvedic Foot Massage
The art of Ayurvedic Foot Massage has its roots in Ayurveda (India). It is simply a relaxation massage sequence that includes a combination of various massage techniques, Kasa bowl work, & Marma Therapy (pressure/reflex points).
Caring for the feet in the Ayurvedic form of foot massage is beneficial to the entire body. An Ayurvedic Foot Massage relaxes the nervous system, relieves pain, & increases blood & lymph circulation. It can encourage emotional releases.
Massage Instruction for Caregivers
This service was created to teach caregivers how to provide intentional, nurturing touch to their infants & children with basic, gentle massage techniques. This service enables caregivers to be a special part of their child's health & wellness journey & can serve to improve the bond between a young child & their caregiver.
This service is especially helpful for parents with infants who have routine everyday concerns such as colic, clogged tear ducts, mild constipation, or trouble falling asleep. We can teach you simple ways to aid in improving these concerns for your little one daily through gentle, basic massage.
Included: Handouts with the information taught
& a mini bottle of starter oil for your first few massages with baby!