Massage and Reflexology
Massage is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the
soft body tissues. Massage involves acting and manipulating
the patient's body with pressure, tension, and motion. Target
tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints,
other connective tissue as well as the lymphatic system.
Massage is applied with the hands and fingers.
Massage
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30 Minute Massage $25.00
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60 Minute Massage $40.00
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90 Minute Massage $60.00
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Hot Stone Therapy Massage $65.00
Hot stone massage is a variation on classic massage therapy.
Heated smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body.
The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them
to massage certain areas of the body.
How Does Hot Stone Massage Work?
- The hot stones are usually made of basalt, a type of rock
that is rich in iron, so they retain heat. River rocks are
normally used because they are so smooth - they have
been smoothed over time by the river's current.
- The stones are immersed in water and heated in an electric
heating device until they are within a certain temperature
range. The stones may be placed at specific points on the
back, in the palms of the hand, or between the toes.
- The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the
therapist to apply deeper pressure, if desired.
- The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and
calms the nervous system.
Why Do People Get Hot Stone Massage?
Many people find the warmth of the hot stones to be comforting
and get it for relaxation.
Hot stone massage is suited to people who tend to feel chilly
or who have cold feet.
It's also suited for people who have muscle tension but prefer
a lighter massage. The heat relaxes muscles, allowing the
therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure.
People also get hot stone massage for a variety of health
conditions:
- Back pain and aches
- Poor circulation
- Osteoarthritis and arthritis pain
- Stress, anxiety and tension
- Insomnia
- Depression
How Do the Hot Stones Feel?
The hot stones are never rough. They are always flat and
smooth. The hot stones used on the back are about the size
of a large egg, only flat.
The stones are heated in an electrical heating unit that either
provides a temperature reading or has an adjustable
thermostat control.
The massage therapist always holds the stones first before
touching them to your body, which ensures that the
temperature will not be too hot. Everyone, however, has their
own comfort range. Be sure to speak up if the stones are too
hot for you.
Cool marble stones are occasionally used during a treatment,
particularly if there is inflammation.
What Can I Expect During my Hot Stone Massage?
The massage therapist often begins by applying oil to the
body, which allows the hot stones to glide smoothly along the
muscles. You are lying face down, and the massage therapist
often then uses the hot stones to massage the back.
After the hot stones have relaxed the muscles, the massage
therapist may put down the stones and use his or her hands
to directly massage the skin.
The hot stones may then be placed back on to the body and
left for a short period of time.
You are then asked to turn over onto your back. The massage
therapist may place small hot stones between your toes or in
the palm of your hand and repeats the sequence.
A typical hot stone massage is between 60 and 90 minutes
long and ranges between $50 and $190.
Precautions
Massage is not recommended for certain people:
- People with infectious skin disease, rash, or open
wounds
- Immediately after surgery
- Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless
recommended by your doctor
- People prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood
clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check
with your doctor before having a massage
- Pregnant women should check with their doctor first if
they are considering getting a massage. Massage in
pregnant women should be done by massage therapists
who are certified in pregnancy massage.
Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed
skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas
of recent fractures.
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Reflexology $20
Reflexology is the practice of massaging, squeezing, or
pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and
ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on
other parts of the body, or to improve general health.
A unifying theme is the idea that areas on the foot correspond to
areas of the body, and that by manipulating these one can improve
health through one's feet.
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Aqua PT Massage Bed $1.00/minute up to
20 minutes
Increases Circulation and Relieves Muscular Pain
& Tension !
It is comparable to 36 Fingers Massaging 3 Sides of the Body!
Special Features:
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Easy adjustment of the arm supports with a single leve
r control and a convenient face paper roll system.
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3 HP stainless steel pump for more jet force.
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36 computer controlled water jets cover three sides of
the body
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20 Levels of adjustable water jet force
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12 Levels of adjustable pulsating frequency |
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Hand-held push button allows the patient to hold the
water jets on any specific location, and control
water pulsation direction.
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Massage the relaxed sides of the body in a prone or
supine position.
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Remain clothed and dry.
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Sessions are timed from 3 minutes to 20 minutes.
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Full length body support cushion allows the use of
supplemental body supports and to suit the client's
body shape and condition in either a Prone or Supineposition. |
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