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Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing technique using the fingers and other parts of the body to skillfully press key points, which stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these trigger points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote circulation of blood and the body's life force energy to aid healing.

Aromatherapy is a multifaceted healing art which uses the essential oils of aromatic plants and trees to promote health of the body and serenity of the mind. As a hands-on therapy, it combines the physical and emotional effects of massage with the medicinal and psychotherapeutic properties of plant essences. Due to their tiny molecular structure, essential oils applied to the skin can be absorbed into the blood stream. Unlike chemical drugs, essential oils do no remain in the body and leave no toxins behind. They have been used for centuries to reduce stress and tension, refresh and invigorate the body, soothe emotions, and clear the mind. They can also be used as air fresheners, house cleaners, and cooking.

Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork therapy using a slow, sustained touch and pressure on the surface of the skin. A session my also include gentle stretching and range-of-motions manipulations to work on the body’s energetic systems to promote health and spiritual well being. It is traditionally performed on a floor mat. No oil is used and disrobing is unnecessary.

Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and sometimes hands to relax pressure sensors in the feet, to interrupt stress patterns between various body parts, and to trigger a relaxation response throughout the body so that it will respond in a better manner to the demands of the day. Disrobing is unnecessary as a stand alone treatment or can be combined with Shaitsu or a Swedish massage.

Swedish massage is the systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues for the purpose of maintaining good health and is now known as “traditional massage”. It can include long gliding strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, and shaking motions. Swedish massage is effective for most ailments, because massaging the skin, the body's largest organ, sets up a chain reaction that produces a positive effect on all layers and systems of the body. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, and promotes health and wellbeing.

Chair massage is a seated massage on a portable, specifically designed chair. Sessions are typically ten to twenty minutes. No oil is used and disrobing is unnecessary. It is a safe, convenienent, quick and affordable way to experience the many relaxing benefits of massage.

A relaxing massage on senior citizens age 60 and up similar to a Swedish massage but, modified according to the individual’s needs. Some benefits include: relaxation, restful sleep, improved memory , increased mobility, alleviates depression and loneliness, increased self-esteem and vitality, improved circulation of both blood and lymph, enhance functions of the digestive and respiratory systems, pain relief, reduce high blood pressure, decrease post-surgical recovery, and more…