Essence of Self

A relaxing, full body massage characterized by long gliding strokes paired with soothing lotion. Additional techniques can be applied to target the client’s personal needs.

Chair Massage releases tension in the neck and back

Reiki is an ancient Japanese art of healing harnessing the Universal Life Energy (Prana) through therapeutic touch. Reiki’s roots are found in the ancient Vedic texts of India. Reiki is a safe, easy, and all natural system of healing that affects people on a mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual level. Chakras and major systems of the body are brought into balance enhancing the body's inherent power to heal. Reiki is received fully clothed. Reiki can also enhance any traditional medical treatment program being used. Performed by Reiki Master, Nancy Smith

specific medical issues are address

Time design specific to customers request

Essence of Self will help you create a massage tailored to your individual wants and needs. The massage can last anywhere from 30-120 minutes and cost $40-$160 depending on the components of your Dream Massage!

Take a step back and enjoy the soothing and rhythmic strokes of the Swedish style. This full body massage will promote relaxation and stress relief.

Pair a personalized Ayurveda Consultation (initial or follow-up) with an Ayurveda Massage with this balancing, therapeutic experience. First allow the practitioner to analyze you unique Ayurvedic constitution (Prakriti), determine any imbalances in the three biological rhythms or forces according to Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), and educate you in Ayurvedic living. Then, experience an Ayurveda Massage that addresses the imbalances found through the consultation.

A deeply relaxing treatment using warm herbalized oil poured in a gentle stream over the forehead. This procedure synchronizes brain waves and profoundly coordinates and calms the mind, body, and spirit. Shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, nourishes the hair and scalp and generally aids in release of stress and tension. It is suggested that the oil be left in the hair for a few hours, over night is best. The remaining Shirodhara oil is yours to take home.

A head, neck, and shoulder oil massage and facial lymphatic treatment, followed by deep inhalation of aromatic steam, neti pot, sinus cleansing and herbalized nose drops (nasya). This treatment is designed to help clear impurities from the head area, opening the sinuses and stimulating the proper flow within the head and neck area. It works on all the senses and creates a wonderful opening and clearing of this area. This is a great treatment for those of us who are bombarded with pollutants, sensory stimulation, and for those who experience chronic head and neck problems including allergies, headaches, asthma, and eye troubles. It is also a wonderful treatment for those suffering from any problems of the neck and head regions. (Includes a sinus cleansing kit - $40 value)

Ayurcedic Dosha specific oil massage (abhyanga) nourishes the skin, aids in removing impurities, stimulates both arterial and lymphatic circulation, and relaxes the mind and body, promoting overall healing. Therapeutic warm stones relax the body at its deepest level using the energies of warm volcanic stones. This ancient Ayurvedic therapy moves energy to tired areas, relieves sore muscles and creates a soothing relaxation response of peace and serenity. After your oil and stone treatment, hot towel compresses are applied or a light steam tent is placed over you with your head staying out. During the Steam, you are kept cool with a cool cloth around your neck; this allows the vital organs to remain cool during the Swedna. Moist Heat is used to bring the oils deep in the muscles. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment.

massage for the back and neck with steam

Add deep tissue onto a Swedish Massage to focus on the areas that hold tension and cause discomfort. Deep tissue will penetrate the under layers of muscle to allow “knots” and stress points to relax and release.

This is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, featuring a dry lymphatic skin brushing with cotton gloves, followed by a dosha specific oil treatment. The brushing (garshana) increases circulation, and cleans the skin so the dosha specific oil massage can penetrate deeply.

Follow-up consultations will include one-on-one discussion and assessment of the client's progress. At this time, any treatment changes can be made based on the client's personal lifestyle and needs.

In the initial, personalized consultation, the practitioner works with each client to analyze his or her unique Ayurvedic constitution (Prakriti), determine any imbalances in the three biological rhythms or forces according to Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), and educate clients in Ayurvedic living.

Specific Health issues are addresed

An ancient Ayurvedic deep cleansing and rejuvenation 5-day program that is a key component to establishing a healthy Ayurvedic lifestyle. It restores the natural balance of the body at the cellular level promoting a sense of well being. Panchakarma is traditionally recommended as a semi annual or annual practice.Day 1: Garshana with massage & steamDay 2: Sinus treatment with massage & steamDay 3: Massage & steam followed by shirodharaDay 4: Utvartana with massage & steamDay 5: Massage & steam with closing consultation

A relaxing massage for expecting women with warm oil, stones, and towels.

This massage focuses on opening and balancing the energy flow according to the Indian meridian system stimulating certain points on the body where the physical and energy bodies meet. Marma points are similar to acupressure points. Dosha specific oils are used with circular motions on dosha specific marma points. You will feel balanced and renewed.

Reiki is an ancient Japanese art of healing harnessing the Universal Life Energy (Prana) through therapeutic touch. Reiki’s roots are found in the ancient Vedic texts of India. Reiki is a safe, easy, and all natural system of healing that affects people on a mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual level. Chakras and major systems of the body are brought into balance enhancing the body's inherent power to heal. Reiki is received fully clothed. Reiki can also enhance any traditional medical treatment program being used. Performed by Reiki Master, Nancy Smith.

An Ayuvedic Massage followed by A deeply relaxing treatment using warm herbalized oil poured in a gentle stream over the forehead. This procedure synchronizes brain waves and profoundly coordinates and calms the mind, body, and spirit. Shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, nourishes the hair and scalp and generally aids in release of stress and tension. It is suggested that the oil be left in the hair for a few hours, over night is best. The remaining Shirodhara oil is yours to take home.

Combine a sinus treatment and an ayurvedic massage with Nancy Smith. (Includes a sinus cleansing kit - $40 value)

Udvartina is a deeply penetrating herbal paste lymphatic treatment and massage. You will be scrubbed with the paste on all sides of your body. This treatment is exfoliating and conditioning to the skin as well as a deeply cleansing treatment which presses stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body. A hot towel is used to wipe off excess paste at the end of the tent session, you will need to go straight home to shower to rinse off the remaining paste.

Traditonal Swedish Massage with Hot Stones

In this personalized, in-depth consultation, the practitioner works with the client to analyze his or her unique Ayurvedic constitution (Prakriti), determine any imbalances in the three biological rhythms or forces according to Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), and educate the client in Ayurvedic living.

This massage breaks up adhesions, stimulates lymphatic flow, and guides impurities out of the body. This technique separates fat from muscle tissue. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment. For Kapha body types and imbalances, this is an essential therapeutic approach; the steam combination is wonderful for loosening impurities and guiding them out of the body. The vigorous strokes get the circulation moving while the steam helps to soften the tissues allowing the toxins to then be sweated out.

Experience one-to-one yoga with Nancy Smith, a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor, to obtain specific instructions designed for your body type. No previous yoga experience is required. Learn about your structural alignment, how to design your own yoga sequence, modifications of postures, restorative techniques,and/or how to meditate. Explore the advantage of receiving helpful hints and having your questions and needs regarding yoga met.

All are welcome, Mixed-level group yoga class. All classes are designed based on participants’ needs. Each class begins with warm-ups and progresses through Yoga poses, ending in relaxation.

All are welcome, Mixed-level group yoga class. All classes are designed based on participants’ needs. Each class begins with warm-ups and progresses through Yoga poses, ending in relaxation.