Thai massage is an ancient art with its roots in Yoga, Ayurveda and Oriental Medicine. Thai Massage is done fully clothed on a Futon mattress. Most of the stretches are performed lying down with a short period of sitting. By alternating between rhythmical palm presses, thumb presses and the feet, the desired release of muscle tension can be achieved. The whole body is massaged and the main Zen line is always worked (comparable to the Meridians of Chinese). Each massage is tailored in consideration to individual circumstances and any conditions or imbalances being treated.

Benefits of Thai Massage:

• Reduces Stress and Anxiety

• Relaxes Muscles

• Boosts Energy Levels and the Immune System

• Increases Blood Circulation, Lowers Blood Pressure

• Increases Flexibility and Mobility

• Improves Posture, Balance, and Corrects Body Alignments

• Dissolves Energy Blockages

• Improves Athletic Performance

• Helps Arthritis and Back Pain

• Strengthens Joints

• Prevents Illnesses and Alleviates Degenerative Diseases

• Slows the Aging Process

• Clears and Calms the Mind

• Improves your outlook towards life; Builds an emotional balance

Bhakti Massage is a balancing massage with a personalized approach. Various techniques are used to release blockages and tension in the body/mind with consideration to the clients needs and preferences. The massage is designed for the individual constitution and intended outcome of the session. Ayurvedic oils and the principals of Ayurveda, yoga, deep tissue massage, including percussion massage device, relaxation and Reiki, cupping and gua sha, Denise draws from 20 years of massage, 35 years of yoga and 10 years of nursing. Her passion is alignment and balance of the body, mind and spirit. You will walk away feeling a sense of freedom, ease, and well being.

The ancient tradition of Ayurveda recognizes the importance of massaging the scalp, hands, and feet to reduce stress and increase our sense of well-being. Energy pathways come close to the surface in the hands, feet, and scalp and correspond to all the systems in the body. Often times, headache pain is caused by myofascial trigger points in the muscles of the scalp, jaw, neck, shoulders and upper back. Make time for you to relax the stresses and tension of the mind.

Cupping is an ancient system popularized by Chinese medicine. Traditionally fire is used in glass cups to create a vacuum and then placed on the body. With new technology tools have been made available to create a suction, Using medical grade silicone and plastic pumps, cupping has become a new tool for Massage therapists and in self care. Denise has completed a 12 hr course and is very excited at the results in her practice. Benefits of cupping: It decompresses and releases adhesions, scar tissue, relaxes muscle spasm, improves circulation and decreases inflammation by loosening tissue and increasing mobility, it draws toxins and waste to the surface to be eliminated and encourages collagen production.