Massage and Ayurvedic Bodywork Offerings
Abyangha
Abhyanga is an ancient tradition of bodywork from the Ayurvedic stream of wisdom. It uses marma points (energy points which are the origin of acupuncture), herb infused oils (thaila), and focused strokes for the lymphatic system which is the foundation of our immune system. This modality is deeply soothing to the nervous system and delivers a profound infusion of herbal wisdom through the oils which I make in the traditional way in a 12+ hour process of preparation.
90 minutes $160
Pinda Svedana
Pinda Svedana is an Ayurvedic modality that uses warm medicated herbs and oils in a cloth bag. The herbs and oils are customized to each client and the health condition being treated. The boluses are made from fine cloth and composed of medicated herbs and oils, which is then placed on the joints, muscles, and tendons to reduce pain, inflammation and other conditions. This modality will be available at Anahata Helaing Arts in September 2022.
90 minutes $160
Moxabustion
Moxabustion is a healing modality that uses infrared heat and the healing energy of specially prepared mugwort (yoldst wyrta, the oldest herb) to move stagnant energy (chi or prana) and blood. It is warming and effective for back pain, menstrual cramps, and cold and damp arthritis. This modality can be added to therapeutic sessions or can be applied on its own or with acupressure on the hands and feet.
60 minutes $100 (with foot and hand acupressure)
Therapeutic Tablework
Therapeutic tablework is what I call my own personal alchemy from 20 years of study and professional bodywork practice. It combines Swedish, deep tissue, acupressure, passive stretching from my Thai yoga therapy training, and long integrative strokes from my studies at Esalen Institute. I adjust this modality to each client as they present on my table and each moment, present with what is arising.
60 minutes $100
90 minutes $140
