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Contact Jessie Bellis at 717-765-8385

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 What are some of the potential benefits of receiving bodywork?    

      Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles. 

      Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion. 

      Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller. 

      Relieve migraine pain. 

      Ease medication dependence. 

      Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system. 

      Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts. 

      Increase joint flexibility. 

      Lessen depression and anxiety. 

      Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks. 

      Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation. 

      Reduce spasms and cramping. 

 Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), bodywork can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.  Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related.  And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress.  While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress.  This translates into:

      Decreased anxiety. 

      Enhanced sleep quality. 

      Greater energy. 

      Improved concentration. 

      Increased circulation. 

      Reduced fatigue. 

 Clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage.  The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits. 

 Getting bodywork can do you a world of good.  And getting it regularly can do even more.  This is the beauty of bodywork.  Consistently scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year.  Budgeting time and money for bodywork is truly an investment in your health.  And remember: just because it feels like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic.  Consider appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.

 Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage.  The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking.  Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and it has also been shown to be helpful in individuals with poor circulation. 

Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia.  This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles.  Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and clients who have sustained physical injury.  Deep tissue work varies greatly.  What one calls deep tissue another will call light.  When receiving deep tissue work it is important to communicate what you are feeling.

Aromatherapy means "treatment using scents".  It is a holistic approach to caring for the body with therapeutic essential oils.  Essential oils are aromatic essences extracted from plants, flowers, trees, fruits, bark, grasses and seeds with distinctive therapeutic, psychological, and physiological properties, which improve and prevent illness.  During a massage session accompanied by Aromatherapy, the therapist will select each essential oil based on a person’s needs.  Calming and soothing scents such as lavender, balsam fir, chamomile, and tangerine are inhaled directly, added to massage oil, or diffused in the air.  Essential oils can affect the mood, alleviate fatigue, reduce anxiety, and promote relaxation.  When inhaled, they work on the brain and nervous system through stimulation of the olfactory nerves.  Research is showing that Aromatherapy can be effective for the relief of pain as well as to rejuvenate the skin, alleviate tension and fatigue, and to invigorate the entire body. 

Foot Reflexology is a holistic approach to the body through the feet using zones and reflex points that correspond to specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body.  Pressure is applied to all areas of the feet with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion.  The zones and reflex points create a map of the body on the feet and by stimulating these areas we are able to promote balance and well-being.  This is a great alternative to massage therapy.

 Hot stone massage uses smooth, heated stones to massage the body.  Stones are basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well and feels soothing on the skin.  The heat from the stones relaxes muscles and increases blood flow, increasing circulation and calming the mind.  Heated stones are also placed on specific points along the spine, in the palms of hands, on the belly, and between toes to improve the flow of energy in the body.  Sometimes cold stones are combined with hot stones to alleviate inflammation or muscle injury, and to relieve sinus pressure.

 Spa services include Raindrop Therapy, moisturizing mud masks, mineralizing mud masks, body polishes, sea salt scrubs, and Aromatherapy foot soaks.

 Sessions by Appointment Only

Gift Certificates Available

Contact Jessie Bellis at 717-765-8385

or email sacredcircuit@comcast.net