Essential Oil Benefits.

Lavender: Promotes relaxation, better sleep, reduces stress and anxiety. Has anti inflammatory properties (good for joint pain)

Peppermint: Reduces stress and anxiety. Great energy booster. Relieves muscle and joint pain. Alleviates headaches, Has anti inflammatory properties to help calm and soften skin.

Eucalyptus: Reduces Joint pain and inflammation, clears up sinuses. Boosts immune system.

Tangerine: Has cleansing properties. Uplifts and energizes the body. Boosts Immune System

.*Aromatherapy may not be used during Prenatal or Detox Massages.

Add a foot scrub to help to exfoliate and promote healthier skin on the feet!

*Foot Scrub may not be used during Prenatal Massages.

WHAT IS THAI FOOT MASSAGE?

Generalized treatment working ALL reflexes of the feet actives the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Thai Foot Massage focuses on the Sen Lines of the Feet and Lower Legs and is not intended to treat or diagnose illnesses.

A full treatment includes the use of the Reflexology Wand directly on specific reflexology points on both of the feet.

WHY ARE REFLEXOLOGY POINTS IMPORTANT?

What’s amazing about Reflexology is that through our fascial system we are able to stimulate every part of our body through specific points on the feet, hands, ears, and face.

A Qualified Reflexologist goes through extensive training and still isn’t allowed to prescribe, treat, or diagnose.

But through this modality we can free up the pathways to these important areas of our body to help your body heal itself.

Through the manual manipulation of the feet (i.e., massage) to stimulate, through subtle energy reflexes, the various parts of the body to promote health and well-being.

BENEFITS OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY

• Reduces stress

• Increases circulation

• Breaks up uric acid and calcium deposits on the reflex points

• Reduces muscle tension

• Feels good

Body brushing is a simple treatment that can have amazing health benefits. It removes impurities from your skin and improves circulation in your body. The treatment involves a thorough brushing of the skin all over your body using a clean brush with firm, natural bristles. This technique uses sweeping and sometimes circular motions, beginning at your feet and working in the direction of your heart.

The treatment requires a firm touch in order to receive the benefits; however it should not be painful. Similar to a full body massage, you should feel free to advise if you prefer a gentler or firmer touch.

Dry brushing may be performed prior to a massage. This will help to slough away dead skin and other impurities and increase your blood flow so you can benefit more deeply from the treatment that follows.

Benefits:

• Promotes circulation and improves blood flow to all parts of your body

• Stimulates glands to keep churning out oils and hormones, which will help your skin become properly moisturized and detoxify your body

• Increases lymphatic flow to move fluids within your internal systems, absorbing various toxins and flushing them out of the body

• Awakens nerve endings which elicits a relaxation response through your central nervous system and decreases muscular tension

• Tightens skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite

• Improves skin tone and clarity

Tok Pua Lai Sen = Tapping to chase energy lines

Tok Sen is a healing practice which evolved in Northern Thailand amongst the spiritual healers native to that region, and has now become part of the larger Thai Medicine tradition.

Using the wooden instruments , the “kwan” (hammer) and “lim” (chisel or pestle), a gentle tapping along the affected sen lines helps to free up stuck energy in the body showing up as sore muscles, joint pain, pinched nerves, paralysis or stiffness, and diseases associated with the sen lines. As a massage therapist, I am not authorized to diagnose any of these conditions, but can use Tok Sen to contribute to the supportive treatment and palliative care of any such malady.

Tok Sen is seen as efficacious in accessing and treating the deeper levels of the body, traveling through the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, along the sen lines, and down to the bones and the organs.

The heated stone provides focused deep muscle penetration and ultimate relaxation!

*Warm Stones may not be used during Prenatal Massages.

Ingredients: Plai, Turmeric, Kaffir Lime, Lemongrass, Ginger, Pandan, Crtoton Joufra Roxb, Tamarind Leaves, Camphor, Sea Salt.

When you include this Add-on during your session, you will get to take the compress home with you. These can be used 3-5 times before they should be retired. So you can bring your compress back with you for future sessions, or use it at home between sessions. This is available on the Add-On menu for 1 or 2 compresses per visit.

Luk Pra Kob, Thai Herbal Compress, have been used for thousands of years alone or in combination with massage treatments bringing balance to the mind, body, and spirit. Plant medicine has been influenced by many traditions, including Ayurveda and Chinese medicine.

The compresses are comprised of traditional Thai herbs, or even local herbs boasting many medicinal qualities. They are used as a highly effective tool to free blocks along the sen sip (the 10 main Thai energy channels).

The compresses are steamed to activate their medicinal properties. They are typically applied directly to the skin but can be used over dark clothing as they will stain.

The heat and steam deeply permeate the skin, relaxing the muscle, tendons, and other soft tissue. As the skin’s pores open, the blood vessels dilate and begin stimulating blood flow infused with the medicinal herbal properties. This results in a rebuilding and nourishing to the applied areas.

Benefits:

Cleansing to the skin, Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory; Soothes and relaxes overused muscles and reduces fatigue; Increases blood circulation; Addresses numbness in extremities; Stimulates and improves immune system function; Decreases blood pressure; Aids digestion; Relieves sinus ailments; Helps to close the uterus after childbirth; Balances overall health

Contraindications:

Fever or Infection; Acute injury or inflammation; Pregnancy; Allergies/Sensitivities to certain herbs; Sensitivity to heat; Loss of feeling; High blood Pressure or Clotting issues; Diabetes; Contagious skin conditions

Done with plastic cups.

Cupping is a form of traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine. People have used cupping for thousands of years to ease back pain, neck pain, headaches and other problems.

Cupping therapy involves creating a suction force to pull blood into the skin.

This form of cupping DOES LEAVE MARKS on your skin. These tend to be darker and last longer the closer they are to your heart. Marks can last a long as 2 weeks or they can disappear in a matter of hours.

BENEFITS:

• Stimulates circulation

• Increases blood flow at cup site

• Widens blood vessels

• Opens pores (will be visible)

• Promotes faster elimination of waste products

• Immediate reduction in pain

• Non-invasive/fatiguing (good for athletes)

• No minimum age

• Emotional release

• Good for Autoimmune conditions (fibromyalgia, lyme, rheumatoid arthritis)

• Burn Victims (healing of tissue, flexibility of skins)

• Lipomas

• Scoliosis

• The new Botox (cellulite, facial cupping)

• Cystic Fibrosis (separating mucus from tissue)

• Bronchial, respiratory, asthma issues

• Scar tissue (post surgery; and years later; range of motion and reductions of scarring)

• High blood pressure

• Migraines, not during flare up

• Frozen shoulder

• Stretch marks

• Concussions

• Prevents blood clots

• Bee stings and other insect bites

• Skin conditions that are not open (eczema)

• Bruises

• Parkinsons, MS

• PTSD

• Herniated, bulging discs

• Tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis

• lymph drainage

• stimulates nervous system

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• No Blood Thinners/Bleeders - baby aspirin is okay.

• No pulsing arteries

• Fractures or suspected stress fractures

• Cancer (radiation; chemotherapy) wait 2 weeks; weekly pill for life is okay.

• Inflamed or ulcerations of the skin (acne, etc)

• Open wounds

• Fever

• Edema

• Anemia

• Abdominal/low back areas during pregnancy

• Moles

• Skin tags

• Recent injection site

• Tattoos (8 week wait)

• Titanium rods

• Implants

• Varicose/Spider veins

• Shingles/rashes

• Pacemaker - avoid upper left quadrant

• Sunburn

• Osteoporosis

• Older clients with thin skin

• ports (insulin, etc)

• Muscles in spasm; cramping

• Recent body waxing (48 hrs)

• Tanning (lotion or spray will lift)

• Surgical implants

• Hemophilia

POST CUPPING GUIDELINES

• Minimize cold drinks and foods

• Protect from Sun or cold for a couple days to speed healing process

• Minimize sour foods and drinks

• Minimize caffeine and alcohol. These are diuretics and can cause the body to lose fluids, minerals and vitamins. Will slow healing process.

• Test your limits, don’t overdo things right away.

• There may be increased feeling of warmth in the area and an increased range of motion. May be tender to the touch. These are all normal.

• The cupping marks will start to fade away within a few days up to a couple weeks. The quicker the cup marks fade, the better the circulation in that area. the longer it takes, the less circulation in that area.

• Be sure to schedule another cupping session!! Keep feeling good!

Done with soft silicone cups.

Throughout history, people want to look younger, male and female. The anti-aging industry is growing rapidly with creams, botox, etc. Aging is a natural process. Lifestyle, diet and health can affect the aging process.

The cause of wrinkles comes down to the skin being able to regenerate itself. As we age, the skin’s supporting structures, collagen and connective tissue, regenerate more slowly. The skin starts wo lose elasticity and sags, creating wrinkles. facial cupping can be used not only to smooth out the wrinkles, but also to bring blood flow and nutrients to the skin cells. Some of the benefits of facial cupping are:

• Smooths wrinkles by plumping action and collagen stimulation

• brings blood flow to skin cells and allows regeneration, nutrition and intake of defense cells.

• helps skin cells make more collagen, which reduces wrinkles over time.

• tissue detachment allows a release of fascia and reduces muscles contracture.

• suction effect of the cups removes impurities from the skin and encourages drainage.

• activation of the immune system; encourages lymph drainage and sinus drainage

• relaxation

• healing after surgery

Contraindications:

• Botox - no cupping within 30 days

• Cutaneous cancer

• autoimmune skin disease

• venous thrombosis

• exposure to continued sunlight

• infection

• facial hair/moles/Rosacea/Psoriasis

Done with soft, silicone cups.

Abdominal cupping can be very effective for various issues.

Benefits:

• bloating

• diarrhea

• restricted breathing

• IBS

• constipation

• acid reflux

• irregular/painful menstruation

• scar tissue

• lymph drainage

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy

• Gastric Bypass

• Hernia

• Any section of anatomy that may have been removed

• Abdominal meshing

• Active flare-up of IBS, Chron’s, and Colitis. (wait until inactive)

• Recent Tattoos (8wks)

NO CUPPING ON ABDOMEN SHOULD BE PERFORMED FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER EATING.

Check with your doctor if you have further questions.