April 9th, 2012 • Posted by Amy Gray • Permalink
This technique involves the amazing power of essential oils with a variety of massage techniques and heat application to achieve structural and electrical alignment within the body. The use of these specific essential oils help to eliminate toxins and viruses that may lie dormant within the spine.
How is this Massage performed?
During the Raindrop technique, the guest lies face down on a massage table. The essential oils are dropped onto the guest's body from about 6 inches above the spine. This technique is used so that the massage therapist's energy does not interfere between the initial interaction of the oil and the guest. The process uses several oils including:
Oregano, thyme, Birch, Basil, Peppermint, Valor and Marjoram. once the oils have been applied, the therapist will then use a vita flex massage technique that involves a rolling and releasing motion on the reflex points in the body. once this happens the reflex points release an electrical charge through the body that travels along the nerve pathway until it meets a break in the path caused by toxins or damage. Afterwards a hot compress is applied to further assist in the effects of the essential oils. While the heat compress is on the back, the massage therapist will use the vita flex massage technique on the legs.
Lasting Benefits:
The essential oils will continue to work in the body for around a week. the raindrop technique has many benefits since it is a detoxifying process. It will help rid the body of toxins and bacteria that are deep within the body while providing an immune system boost. this treatment reduces stress,realigns the spine and relieves back pain. People with sensitive skin should be aware that this treatment will cause reddening of the skin and excessive warming, but the treatment is well worth it.
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April 6th, 2012 • Posted by Amy Gray • Permalink
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February 3rd, 2012 • Posted by Amy Gray • Permalink
Having a massage after
strenuous exercise not only feels good, it reduces inflammation in muscles
at the cellular level, researchers have found.
Massage also appears to promote the growth of new mitochondria in
skeletal muscle. Mitochondria are cells' energy-producing "powerhouses,"
explained the researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
For the study, the investigators conducted genetic analyses of muscle
biopsies from the quadriceps of 11 men after they exercised to exhaustion
on stationary bicycles. After the workout, one of each participant's legs
was massaged. Biopsies from both legs were taken before exercise,
immediately after 10 minutes of massage, and 2.5 hours after the end of
the workout.
The researchers found that massage reduced the activity of
inflammation-inducing proteins called cytokines in muscle cells and
promoted the growth of new mitochondria, according to the study published
in the Feb. 1 online edition of the journal Science Translational
Medicine.
Many people find that having a massage after exercise reduces muscle
pain. This pain reduction may involve the same mechanisms as those
targeted by common anti-inflammatory drugs, explained Simon Melov, a Buck
Institute faculty member.
"There's general agreement that massage feels good; now we have a
scientific basis for the experience," Melov said in an institute news
release.
The findings provide validation for massage, which is growing in
popularity, said lead author Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, of the pediatrics and
medicine department at McMaster.
"The potential benefits of massage could be useful to a broad spectrum
of individuals including the elderly, those suffering from musculoskeletal
injuries, and patients with chronic inflammatory disease," Tarnopolsky
said. "This study provides evidence that manipulative therapies, such as
massage, may be justifiable in medical practice."
More information
The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has
more about massage therapy.
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January 9th, 2012 • Posted by Amy Gray • Permalink
Balancing your chakras improves your health and well being,
physically, mentally and emotionally. Anyone can learn how to do this
and experience a long-lasting feeling of well-being every day of their
lives.
Chakras are wheels of light located all over our body. We
have thousands of them in our body but the seven major ones are located
along our spine from its base to the crown of the head. Each chakra is
represented by a color of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, green,
blue, indigo, violet.
- Crown Chakra - Top of Head - Violet
- Third Eye/Brow Chakra - Above & between eyebrows - Indigo
- Throat Chakra - Base of throat - Blue
- Heart Chakra - Center of chest - Green
- Solar Plexus Chakra - Just above navel - Yellow
- Sacral Chakra - Just below navel - Orange
- Root/Base Chakra - Base of spine - Red
Chakras
are like the power stations of our body, bringing it to life, and
keeping it healthy. Each chakra is associated with different parts of us
and they need to spin totally in balance for us to feel good.
The
chakras absorb energy that comes from our thoughts, feelings and
outside environment and feed this to our body. Our body is affected
by the quality of the energy that passes through the chakras. For
instance, if we have negative feelings, we will be filtering negative
energy through our chakras and into our body Over time this can make
our body ill. Our chakras also absorb energy from the environment.
Other people's negative emotions or a room full of clutter will produce
an unhealthy energy which we absorb.
We cannot avoid coming into
contact with negative energy or feeling down sometimes, but there is a
lot that we can do to change our feelings from negative to positive and
to protect ourselves from harmful energy in the environment. Keeping
our chakras in tip-top condition is the key, in other words keeping them
spinning in balance. Chakra balancing is a bit like spring-cleaning
the chakras and fine-tuning them.
Spending a few minutes
balancing your chakras before you get out of bed in the morning is a
wonderful way to start the day, making you feel full of life, positivity
and hope. Balancing your chakras before you go to sleep at night will
calm you down, ease your mind and promote a wonderful night's sleep. If
you want to do it during the day, then you must find a quiet space and
time for yourself.
Each chakra is associated with different
body parts, emotions and life areas, so in balancing each chakra, you
will be giving energy and help to any issues or problems you have. There
are too many areas to discuss in one article, but very general
associations are shown below:
- Root Chakra - Survival, Security, Energy, Trust, Power to achieve
Part of body - Skeleton, Legs, Bones, Spine, Large intestine
- Sacral Chakra - Feelings, Self-awareness, Self-love, Creativity
Part of body - Kidneys, Bladder, Sexual organs, Reproductive system
- Solar Plexus Chakra - Personality, Self-respect, Self-confidence
Part of body - Digestive system, Small intestine, Skin, Nervous system
- Heart Chakra - Love, Compassion, Sharing, Forgiveness
Part of body - Heart, Chest, Lungs, Arms, Hands, Circulation
- Throat Chakra - Creative self-expression, Communication, Inspiration
Part of body - Throat, Neck, Nose, Mouth, Teeth
- Third Eye Chakra - Intuition, Understanding, Insight, Realization
Part of body - Eyes, Ears, Base of skull, Nervous system
- Crown Chakra - knowing, wholeness, perfection, enlightenment, unity
Part of body - Upper skull, Skin
There
are different methods of balancing the chakras. Some people use colored crystals, as the energy vibrations of colors aids balancing.
Essential oils can be used for their healing vibrations. Visualization
is powerful, as thought is energy. Affirmations made while chakra
balancing create positive feelings. Whichever methods are used or
combined, chakra balancing offers very positive results - improving your
health and making you feel good about yourself.
Kimberly Wise, Chad Guyer and Amy Van Den Driessche are trained in Chakra Balancing. Call to scheduled your appointment with them today for the Chakra Balancing Massage.
This treatment includes: Therapeutic Massage, Hot Towel Application,Hot Stone Application, Chakra Balancing, Chakra Reflexology and Aromatherapy.
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