"TELL YOUR THERAPIST"
The type of massage or bodywork you receive at East-West depends on many factors, including your knowledge, past experience, and personal preference. Clients are strongly encouraged to express to their therapist what they are looking for in the massage session, such as:
"I have a lot of general tension and I need relaxation to relieve my stress;"
"I have a specific, often chronic pain" (such as lower back pain, frequent headaches, knee pain, etc.).
"Can you focus on my lower body?---I have a lot of aches and stiffness in my legs."
LOOKING FOR RELAXATION/STRESS RELIEF?
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Drawing from a wide range of healing systems, therapeutic massage can be tailored to your needs to alleviate pain naturally, or to provide deep relaxation.
SWEDISH MASSAGE
Release muscular tension with this soothing massage that improves muscle tone while increasing circulation and lymph flow.
AROMATHERAPY
A specific blend of essential aromatic oils is prepared for your massage session to provide stress reduction and restore the body/mind with a massage that is as fragrant as it is soothing.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
A therapeutic massage tailored to relieve the many stresses associated with pregnancy. Very relaxing and beneficial to mother and child.
REIKI
Reiki is a universal life force and a system of natural healing that channels energy through the hands-for physical & emotional issues.
REFLEXOLOGY
Specific pressure techniques are applied to the reflex points of the feet and/or hands to activate energy flow to the organs of the body and unblock nerve impulses, providing healing & deep relaxation.
HOT STONE THERAPY
Incorporating the use of warm stones during the massage session, resulting in deep relaxation and corresponding stress relief.
LOMI-LOMI
Originating in Hawaii, this unique massage technique combines rhythm and long flowing strokes, to produce incredible relaxation and a strong sense of well-being.
DO YOU NEED RELIEF FOR SPECIFIC OR CHRONIC PAIN?
SOFT TISSUE RELEASE
Using specific applications of stretching and pressure to injured muscles, results are quick and effective in eliminating pain or symptoms such as lower back pain, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, whiplash, and tight or injured hamstrings.
DEEP MUSCLE MASSAGE
Muscles are massaged into their deeper fibers to eliminate pain. Results include toxin elimination and maintenance of the central nervous system.
ZEN SHIATSU THERAPY
Based on Chinese Medicine diagnostics and acupressure, the body’s natural energy (Chi), is balanced by application of sustained pressure and stretching. It includes detailed assessment techniques to determine energy blockages, deficient & excess energy patterns, along with applications to rejuvenate and restore balance in a holistic manner. Clients experience simultaneous relaxation and revitalization.
ACUPRESSURE/MAGNETIC THERAPY
Based on Chinese Medicine and energy flow in the meridians, these techniques are sometimes referred to as "acupuncture without needles." Assessment and treatment have their roots in ancient Chinese Medicine and alleviation of pain can often be rapid and profound.
ADDITIONAL METHODOLOGIES:
LYMPHATIC THERAPY
Stimulates the immune system to purify the body for treatment of edema, wrinkles, allergies, insomnia, stress, spasm relief, chronic fatigue syndrome. LDT involves slight, subtle, manual maneuvers for recirculation of lymphatic flow.
SPORTS MASSAGE
For athletic endurance and increased performance, this technique can also speed the healing of common sports injuries. It is also useful to prepare for competition and prevent post-event muscle tightness and cramping.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Detection and correction involving the craniosacral system, this therapy uses a gentle technique to dissipate negative effects of stress on your central nervous system.
THAI YOGA MASSAGE
Performed on a mat on the floor w/ the client wearing loose, comfortable clothing. The technique can be described as “assisted Hatha Yoga”. It incorporates stretching, breathwork, along with stimulation of the energy meridians by application of thumb and palm pressure--extremely relaxing and invigorating.
