Traditional Chinese Massage
Arthritis, Joint Pain, Sprains, Osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or JRA -
A study conducted by the University of Maryland showed hand massage caused a reduction in pain and morning stiffness while presenting an increase in joint function.
Palliative care -
A study conducted by the Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital in Shizuoka, Japan, on 34 end-of-life stage cancer patients reported in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine that a 5 minute hand massage measurably reduced stress levels of the patients. Saliva samples were taken from the patients before and after the hand massage. The saliva samples taken after the massage showed a significant statistical reduction in the amount of salivary chromogranin A and CgA.
Dementia -
Medical studies have shown that patients with dementia have benefited from hand massage. Although there is limited data on dementia patients, the data collected suggests that the hand massage decreased agitated behavior and encouraged patients to eat whom otherwise would not eat.
A study conducted by the University of Maryland showed hand massage caused a reduction in pain and morning stiffness while presenting an increase in joint function.
Palliative care -
A study conducted by the Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital in Shizuoka, Japan, on 34 end-of-life stage cancer patients reported in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine that a 5 minute hand massage measurably reduced stress levels of the patients. Saliva samples were taken from the patients before and after the hand massage. The saliva samples taken after the massage showed a significant statistical reduction in the amount of salivary chromogranin A and CgA.
Dementia -
Medical studies have shown that patients with dementia have benefited from hand massage. Although there is limited data on dementia patients, the data collected suggests that the hand massage decreased agitated behavior and encouraged patients to eat whom otherwise would not eat.
Foot Massage
The Foot and Calf Massage can
benefit you at:
- Kneading action and stimulating vibrations reach deep into muscle layers of the calf, ankle, and foot to relax tissues
- Melts away tension and reduces stress
- Soothes and rejuvenates tired muscles.
- Muscle stimulation helps tone, shape and beautify your calf and leg.
- Stimulates blood circulation, preparing your muscles for a workout
- Extremely effective before and after exercise to prevent or relieve sore muscles.
- Recover from tension and fatigue more quickly while removing lactic acid from muscle tissue.
Acupressure
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that
involves applying pressure to certain meridian points on the body to relieve
pain. The human body has fourteen "meridians" that carry energy
throughout the body. These meridians start at the fingertips, connect to the
brain, and then connect to the organ associated with the specific meridian.
Acupuncture and Acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture uses needles, while Acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of hands. There is a massive amount of scientific data that demonstrates why and how acupuncture is effective.
Acupressure is the most effective method for self-treatment of tension-related ailments by using the power and sensitivity of the human hand. Acupressure deals with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body, emotions, mind, and spirit as one, not as separate parts. It relaxes muscular tension and balances the vital life forces of the body.
Common Benefits:
• Relieve stress and tension
• Relax mind and body
• Increase blood circulation
• Aid in the removal of toxic wastes
• Provide relief from head, neck and shoulder aches
• Promote the healing of injuries
• Increase energy levels
• Increase overall feeling of well-being
• Decreasing labor pains
Acupressure uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force to aid healing.
Acupressure can be effective in helping relieve headaches, eyestrain, sinus problems, neck pain, backaches, arthritis, muscle aches, and tension due to stress. There are also great advantages to using Acupressure as a way to balance the body and maintain good health. The healing touch of acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply. By relieving stress, acupressure strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.
Acupressure focuses on relieving pain and discomfort as well as on responding to tension before it develops into a "disease," that is, before the constrictions and imbalances can do further damage. By using a combination of self-help methods, you can improve your condition as well as feel more alive, healthy, and in harmony with your life.
This treatment involves stimulating the vital-energy points along the meridians on our body to effect maximum energy flow.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are over 800 vital energy points along the meridians that run from the head down to the heels, especially along either side of the spinal column. (The meridians connect the interior and exterior of the body). Every point has specific therapeutic effects on the related organ. By massaging these points, the corresponding body area receives specific therapeutic treatment. It can be used to treat internal organ diseases, relieve internal discomfort, and relax yourself; or to promote overall well-being of the body.
Western scientists have shown that many of these points are located at key crossways of the autonomic nervous system. This may explain in part why they can affect pain that the patient experiences in a part of the body far from where the pressure is applied.
It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, to help clear away toxic substances in our body.
Acupuncture and Acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture uses needles, while Acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of hands. There is a massive amount of scientific data that demonstrates why and how acupuncture is effective.
Acupressure is the most effective method for self-treatment of tension-related ailments by using the power and sensitivity of the human hand. Acupressure deals with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body, emotions, mind, and spirit as one, not as separate parts. It relaxes muscular tension and balances the vital life forces of the body.
Common Benefits:
• Relieve stress and tension
• Relax mind and body
• Increase blood circulation
• Aid in the removal of toxic wastes
• Provide relief from head, neck and shoulder aches
• Promote the healing of injuries
• Increase energy levels
• Increase overall feeling of well-being
• Decreasing labor pains
Acupressure uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force to aid healing.
Acupressure can be effective in helping relieve headaches, eyestrain, sinus problems, neck pain, backaches, arthritis, muscle aches, and tension due to stress. There are also great advantages to using Acupressure as a way to balance the body and maintain good health. The healing touch of acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply. By relieving stress, acupressure strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.
Acupressure focuses on relieving pain and discomfort as well as on responding to tension before it develops into a "disease," that is, before the constrictions and imbalances can do further damage. By using a combination of self-help methods, you can improve your condition as well as feel more alive, healthy, and in harmony with your life.
This treatment involves stimulating the vital-energy points along the meridians on our body to effect maximum energy flow.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are over 800 vital energy points along the meridians that run from the head down to the heels, especially along either side of the spinal column. (The meridians connect the interior and exterior of the body). Every point has specific therapeutic effects on the related organ. By massaging these points, the corresponding body area receives specific therapeutic treatment. It can be used to treat internal organ diseases, relieve internal discomfort, and relax yourself; or to promote overall well-being of the body.
Western scientists have shown that many of these points are located at key crossways of the autonomic nervous system. This may explain in part why they can affect pain that the patient experiences in a part of the body far from where the pressure is applied.
It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, to help clear away toxic substances in our body.
Points (A) -- Illuminated Sea
Location: One thumb width below the inside of the anklebone. Benefits: Relieves swollen ankles, as well as heel and ankle pain.
Points (B) -- Bigger Stream
Caution: This point is forbidden to be strongly stimulated after the third month of pregnancy.
Location: In the hollow midway between the protrusion of the inside anklebone and the Achilles tendon, which joins the back of the calf to the back of the heel. Benefits: Relieves swollen feet and ankle pain, and strengthens the ankle joint.
Points (C) -- High Mountains
Location: Opposite Points B , in the hollow between the outer anklebone and the Achilles tendon. Benefits: Relieves swollen feet, ankle pains, thigh pain, rheumatism in the foot joints, and lower back pain.
Points (D) -- Calm Sleep
Location: In the first indentation directly below the outer anklebone. This hollow is one-third the distance from the outer anklebone to the bottom of the heel. Benefits: Relieves heel pain, ankle pain, insomnia, and general foot pains.
Location: One thumb width below the inside of the anklebone. Benefits: Relieves swollen ankles, as well as heel and ankle pain.
Points (B) -- Bigger Stream
Caution: This point is forbidden to be strongly stimulated after the third month of pregnancy.
Location: In the hollow midway between the protrusion of the inside anklebone and the Achilles tendon, which joins the back of the calf to the back of the heel. Benefits: Relieves swollen feet and ankle pain, and strengthens the ankle joint.
Points (C) -- High Mountains
Location: Opposite Points B , in the hollow between the outer anklebone and the Achilles tendon. Benefits: Relieves swollen feet, ankle pains, thigh pain, rheumatism in the foot joints, and lower back pain.
Points (D) -- Calm Sleep
Location: In the first indentation directly below the outer anklebone. This hollow is one-third the distance from the outer anklebone to the bottom of the heel. Benefits: Relieves heel pain, ankle pain, insomnia, and general foot pains.
Prices
Full Body European Massage
$30-$40/Half an hr
$60-$80/Hr
Traditional Chinese Massage (Hand & Foot)
$30/Half an hr
$60/Hr
$30-$40/Half an hr
$60-$80/Hr
Traditional Chinese Massage (Hand & Foot)
$30/Half an hr
$60/Hr