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By Sara Ryan
Are you stressed? Then I recommend a Navarre Deep Tissue Therapy or hot stone therapy session. I’ve had five massages in my lifetime, and I want more. But the best one I had was the hot stone session.
My very first experience with this type of treatment I had was a typical relaxation session, called the Swedish. I made the appointment with a friend, and the two of us went to the spa together. The therapist knew this was my first one, so she explained exactly what she would be doing. Although it was very relaxing, I did have some very tight muscles. She tried to work through the knots, and as you might imagine that deep pressure was a little uncomfortable. However, in the end, the entire session was very relaxing. I knew I wanted to come back for more massages in the future.
And I did. The second one I had was a deep tissue therapy, designed to actually work through those knotted muscles. I have some problems with my shoulders, and I often have knots that just won’t go away, so the licensed therapist recommended the deep tissue technique as a way to alleviate my pain and try to loosen the knots in my shoulders. The deep tissue technique often takes more time to do, and can sometimes be a bit painful, but when all was said and done, the muscles were much looser and I felt completely relaxed. I do recommend drinking lots of water to flush the toxins out of your body if you choose this type of therapy.
Although I was in a different city for the next one, I opted to get just a relaxing session, not the deep tissue one again. The third one I had was just the relaxing Swedish type again. These are well worth the money, and are the basics that most therapists give when you ask for a massage. They are designed to relax you and loosen your muscles.
My first hot stone therapy session was the fourth type of treatment I experienced. If I had to choose between the different types of treatments available today, the hot stone technique is the best one I’ve tried. The therapist began the session like any other, loosening my muscles and relaxing me. However, she added heated flat stones to the massage. She had dipped the stones in oil, too, so they slide easily over my skin. The stones provided an extra amount of heat which helped relax my muscles. It also seemed that she was able to get deeper into the tissue with the stones than she would have otherwise.
Needless to say, the next time I opted for a relaxing therapy session I definitely went for the hot stone massage, too. It was just as relaxing as the first. I would certainly recommend this type of treatment to anyone who wants to get a one. I will be requesting this specialty technique for every other one I get in the future.
Sara regularly writes for AML Stone Source, the leading hot stone massage supplies provider. They carry such products as hot stone massage kit and massage stones, as well as many other many other accessories for hot stone therapy.
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Nothing goes better with a deep tissue massage than aromatherapy. The effects of pure essential oils have been documented thru the ages. The Bible alone has 188 references to essential oils. There are many who use essential oils in their own personal, holistic heath care. Not only are the aromas pleasing to the mind, the oils can even affect your emotions.
When I choose an essence for a client, I let their nose be the judge. I primarily use Young Living Oils as their reputation for purity is well-known. As I am not an Aroma therapist, I just like using the oils because I feel it can enhance any effect we are trying to obtain.
Oils can help conditions like anxiety, depression, circulation, fatigue, high blood pressure, itching, muscles and sinuses. Depending on what is going on in the clients life—highly stressed, tight muscles, sinus congestion; depression, there are various oils that can have a positive effect on individuals.
The oils I use most are:
• Eucalyptus – Can be used to help conditions such as asthma, Candida, diabetes, migraines, and can increase energy; it also has a strong anti-viral effect.
• Lavender – Helps to balance the body and gives you a feeling of well being. It can be used to help anything from acne, allergies, menopausal conditions, high blood pressure, or skin conditions.
• There are some blends I like to use and one of my favorites is Panaway. I apply it to painful muscles or bruises and often the client notices a positive effect quickly.
• There are a number of oils I like for there sedative effect, I usually try Lavender, Sandalwood, Clary Sage or Jasmine.
For clients coming in for the first time, I find out what is going on in their lives and do everything I can to help them to feel better emotionally and physically. The use of the oils helps to enhance any healing effect the client may have. Ask your therapist to try some oil on you—you might be pleasantly surprised at the results.
Many of my Navarre and Gulf Breeze clients come in to receive a deep tissue massage. The massage helps to relieve tight muscles and tendons. Following the massage session many will add a reflexology session.
Reflexology is applying pressure to points on your hands or feet that correspondingly relate to various organs. You can often get instant relief from this. This treatment can help many conditions, such as asthma, carpal tunnel, and high blood pressure. Most people report sleeping better after a session. Give it a try by calling Island Escape Massage in Navarre Florida at 850-936-0515
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