“Anyone wishing to study medicine must master the art of massage.”
Hippocrates
ABMP Certified Massage Therapist
Gail is available by online appointment (Mondays only) or additional days and times by calling or texting her directly @ (586) 242-2424
ABMP* certified massage therapist. Gail graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 1999.
Gail’s experience ranges from physical therapy and in-patient hospital care to working in a full service spa.
Her mission is to help relax and de-stress her clients, whether it be from an injury or day to day stress. Nothing is impossible.
Appointments with Gail can be booked online or by calling her directly at 586-242-2424.
ABMP Certified Massage Therapist
Pam is available by online appointment (Wednesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays) or additional days and times by calling or texting her
@ (586) 216-8867
ABMP* certified massage therapist, Pam graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2014 and completed Beaumont’s Oncology/Hospital Massage Program in 2015.
”The power of touch during grief and pain benefits not only the patients, but their caregivers too. Everyone can benefit from the healing power of touch. “
Pam offers Swedish, Hot Stone, Prenatal, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage along with Table Thai massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy.
Whether your goal is relaxation or pain relief or both, she can tailor a session with techniques specific to your personal needs.
Pam is available on Wednesdays by online booking, and at other times by calling or texting her @ 586-216-8867
ABMP Certified Massage Therapist
Dani is available Mondays only by calling or texting her @ (586) 744-1991
ABMP* certified massage therapist since 2013. Dani graduated from “The Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy,” a COMPTA accredited school. The 800 hour program consisted of training in many different modalities, but focused mainly on Neuromuscular Therapy and Myofascial Release.
Dani’s goal is to help you with your chronic pain patterns or through an injury. Using a combination of techniques, she will tailor your massage to your specific needs.
Dani has worked with clients who sought out massage therapy as an alternative to medication or surgery. She has also worked with clients before and after surgery to promote a quicker and healthier healing process.
Dani is dedicated to helping others understand more about their own bodies and believes this knowledge will lead to healthier future generations.
Dani is available by phone call or call or text @ 586-774-1991
*Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Massage, like yoga has a whole host of health benefits; the two together are a recipe for optimal health and well-being…mind, body and spirit.
Our therapists are experienced in various modalities so you are sure to find exactly what you need!
Massage used to be available only through luxury spas and upscale health clubs. Today, massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals, even airports, and, lucky for you in yoga studios!
The purpose of Swedish massage is to bring pure relaxation to the body by manipulating the muscles with long, gliding strokes that follow the direction of blood that’s returning to the heart.
Lotions and oils are often used to minimize friction between the therapist’s hands and your skin in order to to move or activate the skin.
Swedish massage will not only relax but also aids in the repair of overworked or injured muscles.
Having regular Swedish massage will enhance your circulatory system, bringing more oxygen to your muscles, tissues and other parts of the body.
60 Minutes – $70.00**
90 Minutes – $90.00**
Aromatherapy Therapeutic Oils –
$5.00 extra
**Buy Package of two and save $5.00 on each Massage
This massage is a combination of deep massage techniques for people who require a deeper pressure applied throughout the whole massage.
Deep tissue work helps release old patterns and restrictions due to prior injuries or repetitive strain to the muscles. This type of massage is not recommended for your first massage.
60 Minutes – $80.00**
90 Minutes – $100.00**
Aromatherapy Therapeutic Oils – $5.00 extra
**Buy a package of two and save $5.00 on each massage
The Raindrop Technique (RT) is a special technique used to apply essential oils (we use Young Living Oils) to the body to stimulate every organ, muscle and bone of the body at a cellular level boosting the immune system, bringing the body into structural/electrical balance, and enabling the release of toxins or disease wherever they may be lodged; including those illnesses lodged in the mind and emotions.
The seven single essential oils used include:
Oregano
Thyme
Basil
Cypress
Wintergreen
Marjoram
Peppermint
2 essential oil blends; Valor (Energy Balance) and
Aroma Seiz (muscle relaxation).
The oils can continue to work in the body for up to one week following RT, often with continued re-alignment taking place during this time. Therefore, evaluation of the benefits received from RT may take several days to assess.
60 Minutes – $90.00*
At this time Gail and Pam are the only massage therapists performing this service.
Reflexology uses specific pressure points along the feet and hands that correlate with organs and areas of tension in the body. This service helps relieve stress, anxiety, pain and fatigue.
You are fully clothed during the process as your massage therapist works on your feet and hands to restore balance and vitality to your body and mind.
60 Minutes – $70.00*
Consists of traditional massage techniques with the incorporation of therapeutic heat through warmed basalt River rock stones. Deeper pressure can be applied to troubled spots with the hot stones to aid in the healing process without causing any discomfort.
60 Minutes – $80.00**
90 Minutes – $100.00**
**Buy Package of two and save $5.00 on each Massage
Pregnancy massage is massage therapy specifically tailored for the expectant mother’s needs.
Prenatal massage is a natural touch therapy for this unique time in a woman’s life filled with new experiences, heightened excitement, mixed emotions and significant physical changes.
The massage therapist ensures the mother’s body is properly positioned and supported during the massage, using pillows and padding. Proper positioning ensures comfort and safety for the mother and baby. Not recommended in the 1st trimester and a release from your doctor is required prior to the massage.
60 Minutes – $70.00**
Aromatherapy Therapeutic Oils – $5.00 extra
**Buy Package of two and save $5.00 on each Massage
Cupping Therapy:
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction.
There are many benefits to cupping therapy including pain management, reduced inflammation, increased blood flow, and overall relaxation and well-being.
Add on to Massage – $25.00
At this time Pam is the only massage therapist performing this service.
Aromatherapy:
Aromatherapy is a specific type of therapy that incorporates the use of scented essential oils into your massage. It involves alternating between gentle and firm pressure while using a specific blend of essential oils.
The essential oils are diluted before use and are applied along to the skin with lotion. Not only will your body benefit from direct contact with the essential oils, but the oils themselves have specific healing properties upon inhalation.
You will leave with a full body massage, and also benefit from emotional healing and relaxation.
Aromatherapy enhances the many benefits of massage which include but are not limited to
Reducing stress
Relief from anxiety
Increased calmness and relaxation
Decreased muscle tension
Pain relief
A reduction of the symptoms of depression
Add on to Massage – $5.00
Ear candling, or “coning,” is an alternative remedy that can be used to draw out impurities and wax from the inner ear. A long hollow cone (not what we typically think of when we hear the word candle) of beeswax about 10 inches long is used as the client lies on their side.
To do both ears it takes approximately 1/2 hour and the cost is $35.
Gail is the only Massage Therapist preforming this service. Contact her directly at 586-242-2424.
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Optional Add-on to Massage
Ear Candling
If you are new to Santosha Yoga you must first create an online account and sign a massage waiver before booking your appoint. If you do not find an appointment online that works for you, you can call or text the therapist directly to find a time that will work for you both.
Just follow the steps below and you’re on your way to a healthier happier you!
what massage is right for me?
A brief consultation will help determine the type of massage therapy required to meet your particular needs. Whether you prefer one specific style of massage or a combination of different treatments, personalizing each session is an important part of attaining the best massage possible.
You can choose to relax with a basic Swedish massage, or you may prefer a much more specific focus such as a deep tissue massage. Your massage therapist will help you find what type of massage is best for your needs.
Professional massage improves your health and well-being by releasing muscle tension, improving circulation, reducing the effects of stress, and has been shown to alleviate pain.
Massage therapy is also used to complement neuromuscular treatments, speed recovery from injuries, help problems associated with postural dysfunction, and in conjunction with activities such as yoga, pilates and weight training.
Most people get a massage because they are interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, experiencing new methods of relaxation or alleviating the stress, aches and pains that are a part of everyday life. The benefits of therapeutic massage are widely recognized.
Here are some suggested benefits:
- Relaxation
- Stress relief
- Increased blood flow and circulation
- Increased mobility
- Decreased anxiety
- Enhanced sleep quality
- Greater energy
- Improved concentration
- Increased circulation
- Reduced fatigue
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