Massage Descriptions

 Ashistsu AOBT (oriental bar therapy): This is the 2nd deepest massage. Performed on a regular massage table (over head bars are used for balance, the therapist also uses her feet. Done on bare skin with lots of oil this luxurious massage is great for those who want deep work but have trouble getting up from the floor.  This will feel like a very deep Swedish massage.

Swedish: Long slow light strokes applied to the whole body with oil.  I am no longer taking new clients for Swedish massage.

Neuro muscular: This is a very specific type of massage focused on pain relief. Also known as trigger point therapy. This helps to relieve pain such as chronic head aches, tendonitis, anterior compartment syndrome, sprained ankles, chronic upper and lower back pain , sciatica and more. .Fijian massage may be indicated first to soften tissue. This is not a full body massage.

Cupping: Cupping is wonderfully effective when incorporated in with other types of massage but can be done on it’s own as well. Traditionally, a cotton ball is clamped in hemostats and soaked with alcohol. The cotton is lit and inserted into the glass cup to create a vacuum. The cotton is removed and the cup is placed on the body then moved around. The sensation is truly indescribable! This method can also be done with plastic cups and a hand pump. Used to drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions, lift connective tissue, and bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin, all this and it feels great!