The results are used to design an individualized program, based on personal goals, abilities and lifestyle. A process that involves listening to music or a person's voice while entering a relaxed state that allows imagery, symbols, and deep feelings to arise. This visualization promotes relaxation and stress relief, and stimulates the body's immune system. In this treatment the body is wrapped in warm linen or cotton sheets that have been steeped in aromatic herbs, then covered with blankets or towels to prevent the moist heat from escaping. A cool compress is applied to the forehead.
Herbal wraps help relax muscles, soothe soreness and soften skin.
Excellent for fatigue, arthritis, muscle soreness and joint stiffness. A gentle Japanese holding method applied to energy points throughout the body to unlock and harmonize the entire being. The practitioner identifies energy blocks by feeling the pulse, then holds two points in combination to release blockages. Massage therapy also stretches connective tissue and improves circulation. It is best determined with a graded maximal exercise test, but a rough estimate can be made by subtracting one's age from 220.