Swedish:

Deep Tissue/Neuromuscular/Trigger Point: The pressure used is much firmer and more specific than in Swedish. The therapist works closely with the client to find the depth needed to achieve the release of muscular tension.

Myofascial Release: A gentle modality aimed at stretching out the body’s connective tissue (the most abundant tissue in the body that wraps around muscles and tendons) thereby relieving muscular tension. The process of stretching is slow, allowing for realignment of the body’s basic structure and deep relaxation of long-held tension.

Couples Massage: Relax with a friend or someone special with two simultaneous massages. These couples massages can be enjoyed in the same room or separately, but must be scheduled for the same time. Available in one hour or hour and a half increments.

Thai Herbal Massage: Thai herbal massage uses a heated ball filled with Thai herbs and spices (lemongrass, tumeric, prai, kaiffier lime, camphor and tamarind). The herb-filled ball is pressed on acupressure lines, using Swedish massage strokes. This technique helps relax, detoxify, increase blood flow, stimulate the lymphatic system and reduce muscle tightness.

European Hot Stone Massage: One of our most relaxing treatments, heated stones are placed on specific points of the body to promote healing, while stones are used simultaneously to perform a relaxing deep massage. The heat and weight of the stones will melt your tension away.

Ginger Tea Treatment: Ginger Tea is used for detoxification and removal of built up toxins in the body. Hot towels soaked in the tea are then applied to specific areas of the body, followed by a Deep Tissue Massage.

Raindrop Therapy: An aromatic escape from your troubles. Therapeutic
Young Living essential oils are applied to the body and hot towels promote absorption of the oils. This technique detoxifies and relaxes the body.

Fibromyalgia Massage: Fibromyalgia sufferers need relief from the tight fascia around their muscles. Swedish massage tends to be too superficial; deep tissue massage can create a fibroflare; and myofascial release is effective but can be very painful, especially around the Tender Points. Fibromyalgia Massage was developed by a massage therapist who has fibromyalgia. This massage technique blends the best of several techniques while being conscientious about the needs of fibromyalgia sufferers.

Cancer / Mastectomy Massage: Gentle, relaxing bodywork techniques help reconnect the body. Special cushions provide comfort for mastectomy patients. Massage is good for either the caregiver or the loved one.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy / Lymphatic Massage: This very gentle therapy is designed to flush the body’s lymphatic system, which is responsible for transporting the body’s immune system and helping fight infection. Flushing the system can help keep it strong and efficient.

Breast Health: Wu Ming Qigong improves breast health by unblocking stagnant energy in the meridians, or energy pathways, that run through the breast area. The immune system is bolstered and the body’s innate healing ability is unlocked by performing gentle exercises. Wu Ming Qigong is taught by Michele Pedersen.

Health and Wellness Consultations: These consultations are for anyone who is interested in making positive changes in their lives to reduce stress and create a greater sense of well being.
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Pregnancy Massage: For moms who are past the first trimester, this gentle form of massage combines several techniques and uses special supports to help promote comfort during the session. Massage during pregnancy helps relieve muscle soreness, allowing mom to experience relaxation.

Bamboo Therapy: This therapy is a deep Tissue massage using heated bamboo sticks to release muscle tightness.

Sports Massage: Not just for athletes. Sports massage is designed to help sore and tense muscles relax. It flushes toxins such as lactic acid from the muscles so that you will be fresh and ready for your next workout

Foot Scrubs: This pampering treatment can be added to our half-hour, one-hour or one & a half-hour massage. Hot towels are wrapped around your feet to relax the muscles and soften your skin, Jojoba oil sugar scrub is used to exfoliate the skin, followed by a deep foot massage with our refreshing foot lotion.

Energy Modalities: These biofield techniques move and clear your body’s energy, helping you to feel rejuvenated and relaxed. Our energy modalities include Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Polarity Therapy and Healing Touch.

Cranial Sacral Therapy: Subtle massage movements of the sacral, spinal and cranial bones in an attempt to bring the central nervous system into harmony. By gently working with the spine, skull, cranial sutures, diaphragm and fascia, nerve constrictions are released and cerebrospinal fluid flows freely. This therapy is effective for migraines, TMJ and fibromyalgia.

Reflexology: Specific pressure is applied to zones and reflex areas that correspond to all body parts, resulting in stress reduction and causing physiological changes in the body.

Shiatsu: A Japanese form of acupressure massage performed fully clothed. This technique uses finger pressure instead of needles. Robert Ristow is our Shiatsu specialist.

Qigong: Qigong is offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 and taught by Bob Ciampaglia, a Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor by. The first class is free.  The cost of the class thereafter is $10.

Qigong  is a 5000 year old energy art for strengthening the flow of life force & improving health.  Its recent surge in popularity has been a result of Qigong's fun and dynamic movements of practice. Magnetic energy fields are formed and created in a slow graceful manner. The Qi (life force) literally throbs and pulsates in your hands. Some say it's the most tangible experience of the spiritual life force energy. It yields a strong "Qi Feeling" in minutes.

Qigong is a significant self-empowerment technique on Earth. It is based on the fundamental science of life. Regardless of a person's beliefs or cultural background, Qigong yields the same result - enhanced vitality, and a clearer relationship with the True Source of that energy. There is a miraculous universe of Qi within each and every human being. Qigong is the practice of becoming more intimately aware of the miraculous energy that sustains all of our lives. It is quite possibly the most powerful form of exercise on Earth.

Yoga: Hatha Yoga is offered on Monday evenings at 6:00.  Hatha Yoga is a slow-paced stretching class with simple breathing exercises, basic poses and relaxation techniques. The first class is free.

Special Occasions: Relax on your special occasion...or help someone relax on their special occasion: wedding, anniversary, graduation, birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, any holiday, a thank you gift or just because.

Acupuncture: Lynn Breeding, M.Ac., L.Ac., AcuCare, is now offering acupuncture, oriental medicine and Chinese herbs at the Wellness Center. You can schedule an appointment with Lynn by calling (410) 552-9858.

Facials: Facials are offered by Licensed Estheticians Jill Shaw and Ashley Ellinger of Rejuvenation SkinCare at our Eldersburg location.

Call (410) 552-5766 for more information or visit their website at:
http://www.rejuvenationskincare.vpweb.com.

Massage is not a replacement for medical care. No medical treatment or diagnosis will be made. The therapist does not prescribe medications and does not manipulate the spine. Massage is nonsexual in nature. Any illicit or sexually suggestive remarks or advances made by the client will result in immediate termination of the session. We do not treat erectile dysfunction. A detailed medical history is required before beginning a massage. The therapist is not expected to have foreseen any previous or pre-existing conditions that were not mentioned.

Cancellation Policy
Appointments are reserved especially for you. A 24-hour cancellation notice is appreciated and requested. A $50 cancellation fee is incurred for an appointment canceled with less than 24 hours notice.

Parties of 2 or more require special preparation on our part. A deposit of 50% is required to reserve your space. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, the deposit will not be refunded.

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