ESALEN MASSAGE®

Esalen Massage® is best described as the meeting and merging of form, energy, structure, and soul. With its nurturing contact, long strokes, and detailed attention to the whole body, an Esalen Massage provides a state of deep relaxation and healing. Our holistic modality, designed to enhance awareness and balance, achieves therapeutic effects without deep-tissue techniques.

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

Deep tissue Massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower, and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

KINETIC SWEDISH MASSAGE®

The goal of the intervention will be to obtain total muscle relaxation and to promote greater amplitude of movement; hence the term « kinetic », which means movement.  The Kinetic Swedish Massage® techniques are applied from one tendon to the next.  Further to the effect of relaxation on the musculoskeletal system, other beneficial effects have been established such as: Kinetic Swedish Massage® is an experience in itself.  It enhances self-awareness, a token for an optimal quality of life.

REIKI SESSION

Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a safe, gentle, non-invasive, hands-on healing technique which originated in Japan. During a session, the Practitioner will place hands in various positions on and above the client who remains fully clothed, channelling the Reiki (Universal Life Force energy) to move through the client while clearing and strengthening the meridians, the chakras and energy according to what the client needs. Reiki promotes balance and wellness.

QI MASSAGE CONSULTATION

The Chinese Massage also called the QI (Chi) Massage was inspired by the practice of Qigong, as it helps our body restore its natural relationship of Yin and Yang through the practitioner's techniques. It is considered a relaxing massage as well as energizing for the body and mind. The technique is similar to a Shiatsu massage since it uses tactile stimulation on different points in the body's meridian system. The practitioner uses soft and hard pressure, fast and slow rhythms, precise manipulations, and specific vocalized mantras. During a session we can work on the whole body or on a specific area (for example: kidneys, back pain, etc.). You will receive an energetic analysis, a massage, and a recommendation of Qigong movements, if necessary, as homework. When practiced regularly, it strengthens the body. Other benefits include stimulating natural self-healing capabilities, reducing tension and pain, helping with anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress and much more.

SPORTS MASSAGE

Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, draining away fatigue, relieving swelling, reducing muscle tension, promoting flexibility and preventing injuries. The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension, which builds up in the body's soft tissues during physical activity.

THAI MASSAGE

This unique bodywork and massage, influenced by Chinese acupuncture and Ayurveda practices, focuses on improving and balancing the flow of energy. It combines dynamic-assisted stretching and yoga postures with pressure from the palm and thumbs, applied along energy lines and pressure points of the body. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment which relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically. Thai Massage is performed on a mat on the floor. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing to allow ease of movement and flexibility.