Massage Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today, the benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more. And, as many millions will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.   The Benefits Of Massage What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can: ·  Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion. ·  Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays. ·  Ease medication dependence. ·  Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system. ·  Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles. ·  Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts. ·  Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin. ·  Increase joint flexibility. ·  Lessen depression and anxiety. ·  Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks. ·  Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation. ·  Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling. ·  Reduce spasms and cramping. ·  Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles. ·  Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller. ·  Relieve migraine pain. Massage Services Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility. 30/60/90 minutes..............................................$30/$60/$90 Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don’t get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session. 30/60/90 minutes..............................................$30/$60/$90 Hot Stone Massage is a type of bodywork that uses deep penetrating heat from specialized stones.  The physiological benefits of the application of hot stones to the body have long been scientifically and medically proven. Hot Stone Massage delivers a profound expansion and contraction inside your circulatory system, improving the function of your lymphatic and immune systems, and enhancing your body’s self-healing mechanisms.  This style of bodywork takes you into deep states of relaxation, releasing stress and anxiety, detoxifying the body, and balancing your nervous system. 60 minutes............................................................$70   LomiLomi Massage Immerse yourself into a world of Hawaiian spirituality and traditions of lomilomi massage. Lomi is more than a massage, it is loving, compassionate touch, nurturing techniques, with many stretches and range of motion  applications. Lomilomi may combine many skills and techniques  in addition to a connection to the heart and spirit of one's Divine Being. We stretch and access deep tissue through gentle techniques. We help release the emotional cords that bind us to the past. We facilitate the expression of Spirit through our heart and hands.   60/90 minutes.............................................$80/$110 Thai Massage is a type of massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage.  Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage. Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work. Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment. 60/90 minutes.............................................$80/$110 Aromatherapy The AromaTouch Technique incorporates simple hand techniques with the power of therapeutic grade essential oils to create a powerful whole body wellness experience. It seeks to address four systemic constants that are present in daily life and which may serve as limiting factors in health: stress, immunity, the inflammatory response, and autonomic imbalance.  60 minutes....................................$85 Pregnancy Massage Pregnancy massage is massage therapy specifically tailored for the expectant mother's needs. It is also called pre-natal massage. Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage ­– to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. But it's also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. 60 minutes...............................$65