Massage Therapy

massageMassage therapy spans a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, working to improve an individuals health and well-being through hands on manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body.

 
Massage therapy is designed to stretch and loosen muscles, improve blood flow and the movement of lymph through the body, facilitate the removal of metabolic wastes resulting from exercise or inactivity and increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and tissue. In addition, massage stimulates the release of endorphins- the body's natural painkiller into the brain and nervous system.

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Laser Services

laserLasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures. We use the Palomar Starlux (IPL system) that provides different options depending upon skin type and hair density. Our IPL system emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin, to the hair follicle, where it is absorbed. The energy is then transformed into heat, which disables the follicle, leaving the surrounding area relatively unchanged.

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Acupuncture - What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)/Acupuncture is a complete system of healing that developed in China about 3000 years ago, and has changed very little over the centuries. It's based on the idea that laws of nature can be used to understand the inner workings of the body.

Imbalance between any of the organs can cause a blockage in the flow of your chi or vital energy traveling through your body along invisible pathways known as meridian. TCM practitioners typically use acupuncture and herbs to help unblock your chi and bring your body back into harmony and wellness.

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Reflexology

reflexologyReflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands utilizing specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil, cream or lotion based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change in the body.

A reflexology chart mirrors a reflection of the body on the feet and hands, left foot or hand representing the body's left half and right foot or hand its right half.

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