TREATMENTS

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 An eclectic blend of Eastern and Western techniques acquired over the past 22 years of practice. Treatment involves addressing the specific needs of the client to maintain a balanced and functional structure.
30 minute treatment - $50
60 minute treatment - $95
90 minute treatment - $140 

 Massage is a central feature of Ayurvedic medicine as it cleanses the body, regulates the doshas by moving displaced doshas back into the digestive tract and nourishes the skin. Abhyangha promotes good vision, sound sleep, reduces vatagenic qualities and protects us from the aging process. It stimulates lymphatic circulation assisting the liver and kidneys in the bodily detoxification process. Performed by a trained therapist, a warm, herbal infused oil specific to the client's needs is applied liberally to the body. Special attention is paid to the areas of the body where each dosha resides.
60 minute treatment - $108 

 Based on the practice of LaStone Therapy developed by Mary Hannigan, this treatment involves the application of geo-thermotherapy utilizing heated basalt stones and chilled marble stones to affect physiological change within the body/mind. The body is prepared to receive the stones with the application of an herbalized oil specific to the client's needs. Stones of varying weight and temperature will be placed used to massage the body inviting psycho-physiological change. Varying temperature and pressure generates vascular gymnastics, deep fascial/muscular release and an overall sense of well being. * I have been credited by Mary with coining the term geo-thermotherapy. Geo - Stones, Thermo - temperature, Therapy - the therapeutic application of the stones.
90 minute treatment - $160 

 Garshana means "rubbing". A form of external exfoliation and lymphatic stimulation performed by a therapist using raw silk gloves. The brisk rubbing of raw silk over the body creates heat, exfoliates dead skin cells and prepares the body to deeply receive nourishment during abhyangha. An additional benefit of this treatment in the production of static electricity creating an ionization and alkalizing effect on the channels of circulation and the lymphatic system, aiding in waste removal. Garshana improves circulation of the srotas (channels), initiates the flow of the five vayus (movements within the body) which initiates the activation of the nadis. This has a beneficial effect on both the nadis and the chakras as both operate within the electromagnetic field of the body (pranamaya kosha).
30 minute treatment - $55    (a $15 fee is charged for the cost of the gloves which the client then takes home for personal use or subsequent treatments) 

 "The Queen of Ayurvedic Oil Therapies"
This treatment involves pouring a warm stream of herbalized oil over the clients forehead. Also known as bliss therapy, shirodhara is one of the most powerful treatments to relieve vata in the mind. Excess vata in the mind manifests as stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue and psychological disorders. Given that 80% of all diseases in the West are stress related, shirodhara becomes one of the most important treatments Ayurveda offers. Shirodhara works mainly on the mental sheath (manomaya kosha) where the mind holds on to past impressions, imbalanced desires and habitual behavioral patterns. When oil is poured on the forehead, the nervous system is stilled and impressions held deeply in the limbic system are released. This "quieting" of the brain allows the pranavaha and manovaha srotas to effectively transport prana, oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Results of this treatment include: improved ability to handle stress, mood stabilization, better cognitive function, and removal of deep seated patterns that cause emotional distortion. Successive treatments achieve deeper states and healing becomes spontaneous as the wisdom of the body awakens.
60 minute treatment - $140 plus the cost of the recommended oil (oil can be reused up to three times). 

 A unique treatment that induces sweating by passing steam over the entire body or a specific region. Nadi Swedan relieves pain, reduce stiffness in the joints/musculature and improves circulation allowing herbalized oils to deeply penetrate into the channels and tissues of the body.
30 minute treatment - $45 

  Ayurvedic texts offer a class of nutritive, palliative basti applied externally to localized areas of the body. Medicated oils are retained on the surface of the body and are classified according to the site of administration. A dough dam is created and applied to the area of the body being treated. Warm herbalised oils or ghee are administered to the region and held for an extended period of time. Different applications have different effects depending on the site, duration and oils used.

Netra basti or netra tarpana is the introduction of ghee or medicated ghee to the eyes. This treatment reduces pitta in the eyes, alleviates nasal congestion, relieves headaches, removes eye strain, improves vision and cleanses the door of visual perception.

Kati basti is applied to the lumbo-sacral region. Benefits of this treatment include reduction of muscle spasm, rigidity and pain associated with spinal maladies and treats numbness, tingling and sciatic associated pain.

Hrid basti applied to the cardiac region nourishes the pericardium, myocardium, heart and emotional conditions.

Janu basti applied to the knee for all associated conditions.

Nabhi basti is applied over the navel and is indicated when the digestive fire is low (agni) to stimulate digestion and assimilation, regulates the function of the abdominal organs, relieves abdominal pain and distention caused by stagnation and congestion.

Griva basti is associated with the cervical region and supports the body's

Prustha basti applied to the thoraco-lumbar region lubricates the intrvertebral, arachnoid and sub-dural spaces. Its effect on the nerve ganglia clears blockages in the chakras.
60 minute session - $90

 Nasya involves a vigorous massage to the head, neck and shoulders followed by the client's introduction of oil/herbalized oils into the nasal passages directly affecting the mind and consciousness. General indications include migraine, pain, vata disorders in the supra-clavicular region, tonsilitis and pain.
30 minute session - $50
60 minute session - $95 

 Jala-neti involves administering a saline/herbal solution to deeply cleanse the nasal passages and sinuses. Proper oleation is required to keep the mucous membranes from becoming too dry. (instruction and proper use of the jala-neti pot is included with any service at no additional charge) 

 Vishesh involves a deeper massage technique that loosens impurities and facial restrictions in the superficial/deep tissues. Vigorous rhythmic massage with warm herbalized oil relieves muscle aches and pains, mental tension and stiffness in the joints.
60 minute session - $108 

 Udvartina utilizes herbal powders and warm oils to exfoliate, stimulate lymphatic flow and deeply cleanse the tissues of metabolic wastes. Indicated for lymphatic congestion, detoxification/cleansing and certain skin conditions.
60 minute session - $108  

 Swedana, an herbalized full body steam treatment deeply clears excess heat and toxins from the tissues, stimulates the lymphatic system, revitalizes the skin and is balancing to all body types.
30 minute session - $50