Classic Swedish Massage

• Classic massage form, lengthening and kneading the muscles with long smooth strokes
• Relaxes the body, improves muscle tone and circulation
• Full body or specific areas, such as back, neck, feet or legs
• Stimulates circulation of blood and movement of lymph

Reiki

• Uses transfer of universal energy, present in all living things, for the purpose of maintaining healing and health
• Relaxing, highly effective completely non-invasive treatment
• Gentle laying-on of hands in various positions on or over the body
• Balances life force energy for effective pain relief, relaxation and stress management

Chakra Oil Massage

• Specifically blended oils from our expert Aromatherpist for each individual chakra
• The powerful scents open your awareness
• Each individual blended chakra oils transends you
• To balance and unite your chakras and refresh you

Thai Massage

• Acupressure point stimulation and assisted, passive Yogic stretching
• Increases range of motion, opens the body energetically and physically
• Clients feel centered and grounded when treatment is complete
• Excellent choice for athletes, especially aerobic athletes

Stone Massage

• The "Mother of Acupuncture" in Eastern alternative healing therapy
• Produces a balancing and harmonizing effect
• Warmed stones are gently placed along key acupressure points and the spine to melt stress and tension
• Clients are gently massaged with warmed stones

Chair Massage

• 5 - 30 minute seated massage produces immediate results
• Client sits comfortably, fully clothed, on a specially designed massage chair
• Therapist uses a variety of massage techniques, easing tension by reinvigorating key muscle groups
• Directly increases productivity in the workplace; a cost effective workplace wellness plan

Reflexology

• Focuses on specific pressure points in the feet and hands
• These pressure points correspond to all glands, organs and parts of the body
• Stagnant energies are released and deep relaxation is induced
• Provides quick relief from stress and stress-related ailments

Prenatal Massage

• Lowers blood pressure and aids in circulation for mother and child
• Relieves neck, shoulder, leg and lower back discomfort for mother
• Great care is used to position the mother for comfort and maximum blood supply for the child (mother lies on her left side)
• Can be performed up to the 9th month

Sports Massage

• Regular massage increases blood flow as part of training regimen and for recovery
• Improves the range of motion and strength of injured muscles, accelerates healing
• Pre-Event, Post-Event, during training, Fine-Tuning to relieve bio mechanical stresses, and Injury Rehabilitation

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• Where will I be? What about privacy?
• Your massage/bodywork will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet private room.
• Soft music may be playing.
• Your session with be conducted by a trained professional, with proper certification.
• Most massage/bodywork is performed with the client unclothed, however you can decide what among of clothing you prefer to wear for your own personal comfort.
• You will undress in private, relax onto the specially designed table, and drape yourself with a clean sheet.
• You will be properly draped at all times. Only the area being worked on will be exposed.

What will happen during the session? What will it feel like?
• Light massage oil or lotion may be used to prevent excessive friction. Lubricants will hydrate the skin and will be readily absorbed.
• The technique used (scroll up the page for descriptions) will determine the approach used.
• As you relax, pressure will gradually be increased to address specific areas and relieve muscle tensions.
• The average session is one hour. One half hour is sufficient for reflexology or chair massage.
• One and one-half hours is good for these stressful weeks - or -
  spend one hour on the whole body, and add one-half hour on an area that needs extra attention
• Make yourself comfortable, and chat or close your eyes and completely relax. The choice is yours.

• How will I feel after the session? What are the benefits?
• After the session you will feel relaxed and refreshed. If you choose Thai or Sports massage, you may be invigorated.
• Massage or bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental fatigue.
• Your massage therapy will promote faster healing of injured muscle tissue, improve posture, and reduce blood pressure.
• Before you begin, your Therapist will ask some general health questions. Please inform us of any health problems or medications you are taking.

Center for Health and Healing, in Toms River, NJ --
Your holistic center for Yoga and Therapeutic Massage, in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.