Massage is Maintenance... |
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These are the therapies we use to achieve your best physical condition... |
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What We Do... |
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Basic massage. The kind you think of when you think of massage. The application of oil or cream to the skin with long and short massage strokes to relax and renew the tissue. Should not be painful!!! This is about RELAXATION...not fixing a problem! $70.00/hour $105/90 min |
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Relaxation Massage (Swedish technique) |
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Basic deep tissue techniques to relieve tension and muscular spasm. An entire treatment can be considered deep tissue. Usually you need rest after this type of massage $70.00/hour $105/90 m in |
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Deep Tissue Massage |
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The deepest of the deep modalities. Generally site specific (arm, leg, back, neck). We use small amounts of oil or cream to warm up the tissue then look for areas of trigger point activity. The goal of NMT is to relieve nerve entrapment. There may be tools like a T-bar or chisel with a rubber tip used to press and hold the trigger point until it begins to release. The client’s participation to maintain comfort is the MOST important part of the session. Generally homework is prescribed to maintain the changes made during the session. Stretching and smooth out strokes are done at the conclusion. $70.00/hour |
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Neuromuscular Therapy |
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(Vodder) is a healing treatment for the Immune system of the body. It involves assessing areas of swelling or edema and addressing the Lymphatic system with light touch and massage strokes to push the fluid back into the circulation and effect great changes in the body. Especially useful in clients after Cancer surgeries, mastectomies and crushing injuries of the limbs in which the fluid balance is no longer correct. People with severe acne or chronic sinus infections can also benefit.
$70.00 hourly (supplies may be extra) |
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage |
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Sacred Stone Therapy |
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Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork. The word shiatsu means "finger pressure", and shiatsu is sometimes described as a finger pressure massage. How does shiatsu work? Like acupuncture, shiatsu is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine, where illness is thought to result from imbalances in the natural flow of energy, or qi (pronounced "chee") through the body. $70.00/hour $105.00 90 min
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This is the oldest documented massage technique on record, approximately 3500 years old. The monks of Thailand used the treatment to achieve the Lotus position and to be unfolded from that position at the end of their meditations. Today, Thai massage is used as a medical treatment and is a wonderful yoga-like, meditative modality. We use Northern Style which involves slow repetitive motions on a mat upon the floor. Treatments take you to the edge of discomfort to stretch and move all the muscles of your body. $75.00/1 hour $125.00/90 min $150.00/2+ hours |
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Traditional Thai Massage |
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A wonderful treatment using the Body Cushion System which especially allows expectant mothers lie comfortably on their stomach right up to the 9th month. This allows for decompression of the back muscles and relief of sciatic and back pain. The focus of this treatment is to alleviate the discomforts of pregnancy; (muscular tightness, back ache, upper back pain, and leg discomfort.) $70.00 per hour |
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Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage |
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This special sports taping technique aids in healing, promotes proper muscle function, improves blood and lymph flow to the tissues and is a wonderful adjunct to all our massage techniques. Additional charge to all treatments…$6.00-$12.00 per session |
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Kinesiotaping Technique |
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A wonderful relaxing treatment using warm beach stones heated in salt water and copious amounts of grape seed and jojoba oil. We scent the water, not the oil to add a touch of aromatherapy. The treatment involves lying on the stones, laying the stones upon you and massaging all the muscles with the stones. Indulgent and deeply relaxing. We use Tibetan bells, drums and cymbals to vibrate the stones at the conclusion of the treatment. $105.00/75 min $125.00/90 min |
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The Zen frog...ohmmmmm |
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$70.00/hour $105/90 min Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world. As part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture aims to restore and maintain health through the stimulation of specific points on the body. In the United States, where practitioners incorporate healing traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries, acupuncture is considered part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Key Points · Acupuncture has been practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years. · Scientists are studying the efficacy of acupuncture for a wide range of conditions. · Relatively few complications have been reported from the use of acupuncture. However, acupuncture can cause potentially serious side effects if not delivered properly by a qualified practitioner. · Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. About AcupunctureThe term "acupuncture" describes a family of procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body using a variety of techniques. The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation. Practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine. In TCM, the body is seen as a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces: yin and yang. Yin represents the cold, slow, or passive principle, while yang represents the hot, excited, or active principle. According to TCM, health is achieved by maintaining the body in a "balanced state"; disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang. This imbalance leads to blockage in the flow of qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. Qi can be unblocked, according to TCM, by using acupuncture at certain points on the body that connect with these meridians. Sources vary on the number of meridians, with numbers ranging from 14 to 20. One commonly cited source describes meridians as 14 main channels "connecting the body in a weblike interconnecting matrix" of at least 2,000 acupuncture points. Acupuncture became better known in the United States in 1971, when New York Times reporter James Reston wrote about how doctors in China used needles to ease his pain after surgery. American practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. Acupuncture Use in the United StatesThe report from a Consensus Development Conference on Acupuncture held at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1997 stated that acupuncture is being "widely" practiced—by thousands of physicians, dentists, acupuncturists, and other practitioners—for relief or prevention of pain and for various other health conditions. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, which included a comprehensive survey of CAM use by Americans, an estimated 3.1 million U.S. adults and 150,000 children had used acupuncture in the previous year. Between the 2002 and 2007 NHIS, acupuncture use among adults increased by three-tenths of 1 percent (approximately 1 million people.) |
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Gaiane Martirossian, Doctor of Acupuncture, received her Masters degree from the New York College of Health Professions. Licensed Acupuncturist (RI); Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM). Gaiane also continues her studies with Kikko Matsumoto’s workshops. Gaiane also has a science degree & has worked in the medical field for over twenty years. She is certified in the treatment of cancer patients and currently works in a busy oncology center treating patients with ongoing cancer treatments & recovery in conjunction with The Complementary Cancer Care Foundation. She uses both Chinese & Japanese acupuncture styles, Moxabustion, Tui Na (Asian bodywork), Qigong, and counseling in nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
Call To Schedule an Appointment 401/467-9193 |
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