Massage therapy treatments have a therapeutic affect and improve health by acting directly on the muscular, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic (immune) systems. The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being. Benefits of massage therapy are both physical and emotional and are not limited to the list below.

• Stress Reduction
• Relieves muscle tensions and stiffness
• Reduces muscle spasms
• Provides greater flexibility and joint range of motion
• Reduces blood pressure
• Improves circulation
• Helps relieves headaches and eye strain
• Improves posture
• Strengthens immune system
• Fosters peace of mind
• Rehabilitation post operative and after injury
• Reduces levels of anxiety

Massage therapy is an important part of preventative healthcare and regular massages help keep the body and mind functioning optimally.

Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Massage decreases the negative effects of stress to the body by calming, soothing, and sedating the central nervous system and decreases your chance of muscular related injuries by relaxing tight muscles. When muscles are overworked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate in the muscle, causing soreness, stiffness and even muscle spasm. Massage improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. This can assist the elimination of waste products, speed healing injury and decreases pain. Therapeutic Massage is very beneficial for people suffering from:

• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Sciatica
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Repetitive Stress Syndromes
• TMJ
• Chronic or acute Pain
• Arthritis
• Myofascial Pain

Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. The stones are basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. Due to the heat of the stones, it is a highly relaxing, stress reduction massage. The hardness of the stones allows the therapist to address specific problem areas with more detailed work or deeper pressure.

Reflexology
Reflexology is an acupressure type technique performed on the feet and is based on the ancient Oriental theory that meridian lines or pathways carry energy throughout the body. Because each zone or part of the body has a corresponding reflex point in the feet, stimulating that reflex causes stimulation in the natural energy of the related organ. Pressure is applied to clear out congestion and restore normal functioning and health.

Ear Candling
Ear Candling is a natural Ear Healing technique that is practiced throughout the world. The practitioner uses a hollowed wax candle that assists in removing excess earwax. This simple natural ear-cleaning technique is very relaxing and non-invasive. Ear Candling may improve any of the following:

• Chronic Sinus Congestion
• Sore Throat
• Ear Aches
• Swimmers ear
• Chronic Head Aches
• Allergies
• Hearing Difficulties
• Tinnitus (constant ringing in the ear)
• Labyrinthitis (a spinning sensation)