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NEW! Reiki Sessions available...

We are Beings of Energy
To understand how Reiki, or any other form of energetic healing works, you must first understand that we live in a universe that is made up entirely of energy. Einstein, one of the greatest thinkers in the history of our planet even put this principal into one of the most widely known mathematical equations; E=mc2(Energy=mass times the speed of light squared) Everything in this universe is energy. Our thoughts are energy, our emotions are energy, even our physical bodies and all physical matter is just a dense form of energy.
Reiki is a form of energy healing that has been in practice for many years. Its popularity was launched around the 20th century when Dr. Mikao Usui, a minister from Japan, began teaching his students how to perform reiki. Today, reiki is used in hospitals and other medical facilities to help the body heal. The idea behind reiki is the energy that surrounds us has healing capabilities, and this energy can be channeled into anyone desiring to receive healing energy. The reiki practitioner acts as a conduit for the energy to flow through. Reiki has been successful in promoting relaxation and in alleviating stress. Since reiki is a complementary form of medicine, it should not be your primary form of treatment for illness.

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy™
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“The deepest, most luxurious form
of barefoot massage on the planet."
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT)
provides the deepest pressure with
minimal effort by the therapist. Utilizing
parallel bars on the ceiling for balance and
leverage, the therapist uses his/her body
weight to the thick layers of the muscles of
the back. This technique is deeply relaxing
like a traditional swedish massage.
The massage therapist’s body weight is used to press, sweep,
swirl and relax the muscles. Correct application will provide
deep relaxation and stimulate the lymphatic system of the body.
This hour (or ninety minute) session is like no other massage
you have ever experienced. Perfect for the person who may
suffer from chronic back pain, scoliosis, or bulging herniated
disc problems.
The Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy permanent training center at
Stone Temple Institute offers trainings sessions every month
for massage therapist looking to save their wrists and back and
extend their careers.
See training info for the dates, information and costs or call
860-669-2548.

Ashi-Thai

An innovative change from traditional Thai massage on the floor, this session is done on the massage table. Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage. It is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses their hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work! Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment. No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed. Please plan to bring or wear comfortable clothing to the massage.

The Rossiter System

Get out of pain and increase mobility in the very first session!

Used by people of all ages for immediates and long-term releif of sort-tissue injuries and chronic pain.

Stone Temple Sanctuary proudly ofers Rossiter sessions that are individually tailored to help free you from those nagging aches and pains.

These innovative 2-person stretches boost performance, expand range of motion, and deliver quick, powerful pain relief from head to toe!

 

Healing Stone Massage

A powerful unique therapy that works in harmony with various massage techniques and water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes to relax your body to its deepest level. The direct heat relaxes the muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage. The healing stone experience relieves pain, promotes harmony, balance and peace.

Swe-Thai Massage

This is an inovative blend of Traditional Thai massage with Swedish massage style. This session is done on the massage table rather than on the floor. Your therapist will gently put you into Yoga style stretches while combining swedish style massage strokes and compressions. The combination of massage and stretching is a highly effective massage and is benificial for people of all ages.

Valerian Dream

“3 massages in 1”
Valerian Herbal gel eases stressed nerves and promotes relaxation. Like a gentle massage, valerian herbal gel brings on restful sleep. Skin and body are soothed and quieted. Experience a gentle full-body exfoliation followed by soothing massage with the valerian herbal gel. This will calm the nervous system and quiet the mind. You are then wrapped in a blanket, covered with warm healing stones or heat pack and left to rest peacefully for 15 minutes. Thoroughly rested you are then quietly massaged awake with an application of a delicately aromatic body oil. This leaves you rested, rejuvenated and refreshed. This treament will last for hours afterwards. Increasing blood and lymph circulation, encouraging detoxi€cation and improves the skin’s metabolism. You will leave feeling like you are floating on a cloud. *Plan to rest for at least 10 minutes after the session before driving.

 Deep Tissue Massage

Enjoy a full body massage designed to release chronic muscle tension with slow firm strokes and deep finger pressure, which is directed specifically to individual muscle fibers. This will help break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage is an intense massage and very effective. The depth and pressure of the work is kept within the comfort range of the client.

 Pregnancy Massage

A gift for every mother to be! Tranquil relaxation to reduce stress and relieve low back, neck, hips and legs from muscle cramps, spasms and myofacial pain. (Those areas where she needs it the most.) Massage can increase blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling and reduce stress on weight bearing joints. A gift certificate is a treasured gift for the soon mom-to-be-mom.

Swedish Massage

Universally referred to as “classic massage” is the most basic of all massage methods. This massage is a light, flowing pleasurable massage using gliding strokes and gentle friction techniques. The focus of Swedish massage is deep relaxation.  It stimulates circulation of blood, and helps to reduce muscle tightness. These basic techniques apply to most any condition, injury or situation.