Our Herbal Therapy program includes herbal bath products, massage oils, medicinal creams, herbal teas, and Vancouver Island clay. Medicinal use of herbs is applied through aromatherapy and massage. A custom blend of high grade, organic, essential oils work internally to help with muscle aches, arthritis, lowered immune system, circulatory problems, etc. The diffusion of pleasant aromas throughout the treatment penetrates the olfactory system into the brain to trigger pleasant memories and associations. Thalossotherapy is used widely in Europe and is part of theie current medical system as an alternative therapy.
New research suggests that kelp plants have properties that help arthritis, eczema, and rheumatism.
We use exotic and natural ocean spa products that contain seaweeds from our pristine, uncontaminated outer coast and plant essences from the temperate rainforest used by aboriginal people. Outer Coast Seaweed products are rich sources of vitamins, with over 12 minerals and 60 trace elements. Seaweeds are rich in vitamins A1, B1, B2, B6, C and pantothenic acid, folic acid, and niacin. The research shows they are excellent sources of most minerals, especially potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, manganese and more. Our full ocean spa program of exfoliant, toner, masque, body wrap, bath soak and moisturizing massage consists of seven steps.