Massage

Swedish Massage
"Swedish Massage" includes a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.

Developed in the 1700s by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik Ling, the main purpose of Swedish Massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.

Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish Massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.

Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a technique focusing on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibers of the muscles, tendons and fascia.

Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain. Deep tissue massage helps break up and eliminate scar tissue. It usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever within a day or two. A deep tissue massage is both corrective and therapeutic.

Reflexology
Reflexology, a gentle form of therapeutic treatment applied to the feet and sometimes to the hands evolved around 1913 from the work of Dr. William H. Fitzgerald, an ear, nose and throat surgeon in the United States. Reflexology is considered to be a holistic healing technique that aims to treat the individual as a whole, in order to induce a state of balance and harmony in body, mind and spirit.

Reflexology is based on the belief that there are reflex areas on the feet (and hands) corresponding to all parts of the body including major organs. It is believed that applying pressure to specific areas on the feet, hands and ears can affect internal organs and body systems, and therefore promote good health.

Reflexology has many benefits. It feels good. It is pleasant and soothing, and it relaxes the body. Each person responds to reflexology in a unique way and on occasions may experience a variety of short term reactions, for example, extreme relaxation, tiredness, lethargy or tearfulness. Reflexology is not a ‘cure-all’. However, it does help relieve pain associated with migraine, sinus problems, breathing disorders, digestive problems, circulatory problems, back problems, tension and stress.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It is an art and science which seeks to explore the physiological, psychological and spiritual realm of the individual's response to aromatic extracts as well as to observe and enhance the individual's innate healing process.

Aromatherapy is a natural, non-invasive treatment system designed to affect the whole person and assist the body's natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself by the correct use of essential oils.

Sami Zen Body Ritual
A unique ritual in the tradition of the Samis people of the Arctic Circle region of Sweden, Finland, Norway and Russia. This full body treatment, choreographed to the haunting sounds of native Joik music, begins with a cleansing chamomile and pumice body scrub, followed by a warm herbal bath in chamomile or melissa. It includes the application of curative birch oil with botes, warm crystal stones, in rhythmic sequence and cadence. This therapy helps to induce relaxation and tranquility as it stimulates circulation, detoxifys the skin and relieves joint stiffness.

Hydrotherapy
The combined effect of the sun, iodine and salt water together can be most beneficial for one's health and well being - this has been understood for centuries, and is the base of hydrotherapy.

Think of how relaxed you feel after a visit to the beach. Walking on the shore, having the water lap at your ankles and hearing the rhythm of the waves can make the stress of everyday life melt away. Imagine how you will feel after a treatment based on the same active ingredient - the ocean!.