Massage

Shiatsu

-- is

finger pressure technique utilizing the traditional

acupuncture points

of Oriental healing. Shiatsu concentrates on

unblocking the flow of life energy and

restoring balance in the

meridians in order to promote self-healing. With the client

reclining and fully clothed, the practitioner applies pressure with

the finger, thumb,

or palm to specific zones located along the

energy meridians. The treatment brings

a sense of relaxation

while stimulating blood and lymphatic flow. The benefits of

this

treatment may include pain relief a

a strengthening of t

body's resistance

Swedish Massage

is the most commonly used method in the

United States. It

uses a system of long gliding strokes ,

kneading, and friction techniques on

superficial layers of

muscles. It goes in t

direction of blood flow to the heart

because there is an emph

asis

on stimulating the circulation of

blood through the

soft tissues of the body. Swedish can be a

vigorous form of massage, sometimes

with a great deal of joint

movement.

euromuscular Therapy

-- is a form of deep massage that applies

concentrated

finger

pressure specifically to individual muscles. This is

a very detailed approach , used

release knots of muscle tension

and refer pain to other parts of the body. (

They

become

trigger

points when they seem to trigger a pain pattern

) This form of

massage

helps to

break the cycle of spasm and pain and is often

used in pain control.

Hot Stone

-- Using hot basalt stones, this technique balances

chakras,

incorporating a whole new dimension to the entire

massage

experience.

Your Reiki Practitioner is
Andrea Fortuin Reiki Master

Reiki

-- This ancient Eastern technique channels universal

energy to

heal all types

of distress;

be it physical, emotional, or mental.

New
Infant Massage Class
with Mary Beth Clancy-Halayko - NYS Licensed Massage Therapist
and trained by International Association of Infant Massage
will teach massage and bonding techniques to
parent, grandparents, siblings, caregivers
and all those interested in developing a lasting, loving bond with their infant.

For more information please click the infant massage link above



Services Restore yourself... body, mind and soul with a healing massage session.

			Your Massage Therapist is Renee C. Van Kuren - NYS LMT

	*Benefits of* Therapeutic Massage

		Enhances general health by relaxing muscles, improving the function of the immune system, enhances energy flow and increases circulation. Alleviates problem conditions, such as general tension, stress, anxiety, tension headaches, muscular back pain, muscular-induced sciatica, and poor circulation. Supports fitness programs by aiding in healing of sore, tired muscles. Improves flexibility, speeds recovery and reduces anxiety of athletic competition. Combats negative effects of aging by enhancing tissue elasticity and joint flexibility, improving circulation and immune system functioning, and promoting healthy glowing skin. Relieves the effects of stress, which may be the cause of many other mysterious causes of dis-ease. Compliments other health care, such as physical and occupational therapy, chiropractic care, and psychotherapy.