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Aromatherapy: This relates to the use of fragrant, natural, botanical essential oils from plants, leaves, bark, roots, seeds, resins and flowers. Aromatherapy refreshes and relaxes the skin while soothing the mind by helping to induce a sense of well-being and. Each individual essence is used to produce a specific beneficial effect. Used in massage and facials.

Ayurvedic Massage: A very ancient Indian massage technique that frees body and mind of all toxins. It is performed contemporarily by two therapists with the use of essential oils.

Deep Muscle Massage: This type of massage eliminates knots, locked up areas and emotional blocks in the body due to prolonged stress. It includes various leverage techniques and kneading for a very firm massage.

Deep Tissue Massage: The intent of this work is to free congestion of the muscle attachments. Deep work brings about realignment of postural distortions and restores proper range of motion. Liberation of emotional tensions may also result. Muscle function and awareness are balanced, and elasticity is revived.

Esalen Massage: A long, gentle and stroking style of massage.

Gommage: A cleansing and moisturizing treatment that makes use of creams applied with movements similar to those of an extensive massage.

Hydrotherapy: A traditional therapy which includes underwater jet massages, showers, jets and mineral baths.

Lymphodrainage: A special therapeutic massage that uses a delicate pumping technique to drain sacs of water and trapped toxins. It is considered by many as an anti-aging treatment. Lymphodrainage may be performed with manual massage, hydromassage or aromatherapy massage.

Polarity Massage: Massage technique developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, used to favor the release of energy through a delicate manipulation technique.

Reflexology: An ancient Chinese technique in which specific pressure points (usually on the feet, but also on the hands and ears) are massaged in order to re-establish the flow of energy throughout the body. This ancient Oriental treatment relieves stress and releases energy and pressure throughout your entire body.

Shiatsu: Acupressure massage technique developed in Japan. Pressure is applied to specific points of the body to stimulate or release the 'meridians' (paths of the body through which energy flows. This helps to revitalize the balance of the immune and endocrine systems and to stabilize energy flow.

Scotch Hose Massage: A massage received in a standing position and performed by a therapist who uses a hose to spray strong jets of water on the body, alternating hot and cold water or using sea water. This treatment is used to decongest inflamed muscles and to stimulate circulation.

Sports Massage: Massage of foundation tissues, directed specifically at the muscles, used in athletic activities. This is a deep muscle massage often used around the joints. It combines classical Swedish style with trigger points, compression and electro-neuromuscular techniques to reduce soreness. Excellent when preparing for sports activities or after a strenuous workout.

Swedish Massage: A classical European massage technique characterized by a delicate manipulation of the muscles with special oils by therapeutic stroking and kneading of muscle tissue to promote stress relief. It is used to improve circulation, relieve muscle pain and tension, increase flexibility and induce relaxation. It combines three basic strokes to the skin: long, firm strokes; kneading strokes; and small circles. This is the most requested and one of the most enjoyable massages.

Trager Massage: Massage that uses delicate and slow movements to relieve tension and realign the body.