Soulful Touch Massage

Deep relaxation is the area we specialize in, and this session creates a tranquil and truly deep relaxed state of mind and body! It is intended for those who wish to escape the daily stresses and get in touch with their inner healing self. This creative, intuitive and ever-evolving work is based the healing powers of nature, Esalen massage and our own unique style.

Esalen massage goes beyond pain relief using a blend of techniques and strokes that focus on the body as a whole, to harmonize the entire body, mind and spirit while also helping the receiver to live more comfortably in their own body.

The philosophy of Esalen massage was developed as a part of Gestalt psychotherapy, focusing on the emotional and spiritual healing involved in the massage as well as the physical manipulation.

Esalen massage differs from Swedish massage in the attitude of the practitioner that comes from a belief that touch is an essential, basic need for the body -- as necessary as food and water -- and that touch can lead to greater happiness and healing.

Soulful Touch massage is done on the skin with oil or lotion and is primarily made up of long smooth strokes, some of which cover the entire length of the body. These long, lengthening strokes are combined with gentle rocking and stretching, passive joint movement, deep muscle sculpting and delicate neck movements to create a state of total deep relaxation. The sessions are 90 minutes to 2 hours in length to provide ample time for settling into the work by both the receiver and practitioner. This length of the session is also necessary to give an opportunity for the deep relaxation to take place.

A Soulful Touch session varies greatly from person to person. The intuition of the practitioner is used to help get you to a place of relaxation not often felt in our daily lives today. The session is based on how you and your body react, both physically as well as verbally, to the massage. Adjustments will be made during the session to ensure you achieve the maximum amount of comfort and healing possible. As this work progresses we can include a variety of other techniques from the other forms of massage we practice. For example, energy bodywork or a therapeutic stretch may be added to the session as well as Chakra activating music or hot stones.

Soulful Touch is a nurturing and heart center work that creates a safe space for the exploration of the inner physical and spiritual relationship of oneself. As with all forms of bodywork deep emotional and physical releases can surface and be recognized.

In this way Soulful Touch can be very powerful and insightful work so we encourage you to come in with an open mind towards your healing and to just be with yourself, your emotions and your physical body. Our core belief is that if one can relax the body and mind one can connect with the soul and spirit.

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