- Deep Tissue Massage & Organic Oils
Before beginning the session, your therapist will ask you to alert them if, at any time during the session, a technique or stroke they are using is uncomfortable. Depending on your specific needs or requests, your massage therapist will either perform a customized full-body massage (for general relaxation and stress reduction) or focus on the specific parts of your body that you have requested. We only use the highest quality, hypo-allergenic massage creams and organic oils during your treatment.
REFLEXOLOGY
This whole body treatment was first introduced in the West by Dr. William Fitzgerald in 1913. At this time Dr. Fitzgerald was a medical professional, working as an ear, nose and throat specialist and surgeon. However, when working with patients’ feet, the doctor noted that when he applied pressure to specific parts, it sometimes affected another portion of the body in a positive way. Working from this newfound theory, Dr. Fitzgerald created his first reflexology chart. He divided the body into ten vertical zones. The zones traced reflexes on the hands and feet, and noted that when pressure was applied to these “zones” other areas and organs of the body responded.
Reflexology
Acupressure: Trigger Point Massage 
There are several different kinds of acupressure currently practiced, although the same ancient trigger points are used in all of them. Varying rhythms, pressures, and techniques create different styles of acupressure, just as different forms of music use the same notes but combine them in distinctive ways. Shiatsu, for instance, the most well-known style of acupressure, can be quite vigorous, with firm pressure applied to each point for only three to five seconds. Another kind of acupressure gently holds each point for a minute or more. Pressing with an intermittent, fast beat is stimulating; a slower pressure creates a deeply relaxing effect on the body.
TYPES OF PRESSURE: Firm pressure is the most fundamental technique. We use thumbs, fingers, palms, the side of the hand, or knuckles to apply steady, stationary pressure. To relax an area or relieve pain, we apply pressure gradually and hold without any movement for several minutes at a time. One minute of steady pressure calms and relaxes the nervous system, promoting greater healing. To stimulate an area, we apply pressure for only four or five seconds.
Slow motion kneading uses the thumbs and fingers along with the heels of the hands to squeeze large muscle groups firmly. This motion is similar to kneading a large mass of dough. This relieves general stiffness, shoulder and neck tension, constipation, and spasms in the calf muscles.
Brisk rubbing uses friction to stimulate the blood and lymph. We rub the skin lightly to relieve chilling, swelling, and numbness by increasing circulation, as well as to benefit the nerves and tone of the skin.
Quick tapping with fingertips stimulates muscles on unprotected, tender areas of the body such as the face. For larger areas of the body, such as the back or buttocks, we use a loose fist. This can improve the functioning of nerves and sluggish muscles in the area.
When booking your appointment, we will discuss the best session for your situation and offer packages that will enhance your total body detoxification goals. Our professional massage therapists are located throughout Orange County and we will be happy to refer you to the therapist and location of your choice for added convenience.
