Art of Renewal, Ithaca, NY- Massage Therapy - PMS Massage

Renew your body, mind and spirit

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We welcome you to a comfortable, peaceful atmosphere where you can forget all your troubles and relax into your own body and mind through massage therapy.

Massage therapy offers countless health benefits.....including the following:

* Calms the nervous system and promotes a sense of relaxation and well being.

* Reduces tension and anxiety.

* Improves blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

* Stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body’s waste products.

* Prevents and relieve muscles cramps and spasms.

* Massage therapy can also help with pain management in conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, muscle

spasms and more.

TYPES OF MASSAGE OFFERED

We use professional Massage Tables or Massage Chairs for your comfort

$65/hour (unless noted)

CANCELLATION POLICY...

Swedish -

Swedish Massage is a bodywork that is specifically designed to relax muscles. By applying pressure to muscles and bones, rubbing concurrently with the circulation towards the heart, Swedish Massage purposefully enhances oxygen flow in blood and helps to rid toxins in the muscles. It helps to flush body tissues of lactic and uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. Aside from increasing circulation to the heart, Swedish stretches ligaments and tendon making them more flexible. Through particular techniques, it is also known to stimulate the skin and nervous system to reduce emotional and physical stress.

Deep Tissue -

When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation.Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement.

Kinesthetic Awareness through Movement (KAM) - Trager Method -

Utilizing gentle, non-intrusive, natural and effortless movements, The Trager Method helps release deep-seated physical and mental patterns and facilitates deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity. No oils or lotions are used and the client is dressed for their comfort. During the session the client is passive and lying on a comfortably padded table. The practitioner moves the client in ways they naturally move, and with a quality of touch and movement such that the recipient experiences the feeling of moving that effortlessly and freely on his/her own. Gentle rocking movements to the entire body as well as limbs help the client to relax and let go of all tension in the body and mind.

Reflexology -

Applying pressure on "reflex zones" found on the feet, hands, face and ears which are said to correspond to different parts of the body. Reflexology relieves stress and tension, improves circulation throughout the body. 75% of today's diseases are caused by unnecessary stress and tension. Reflexology is a way of treating the entire body through reflex zones.

Craniosacral -

Deals with the bones of the head, spinal column, sacrum and the underlying structures. This type of massage employs a very light touch and uses specifically designed techniques to release restrictions and compression in these areas. Craniosacral massage taps into the inherent wisdom of the body which allows it to heal itself where possible.The craniosacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body. Very light, soft touch is used to monitor this rhythm and pinpoint sources of obstruction and stress in the body. Once located the therapist will assist the natural movement and release of the restriction to help the body self correct. This therapy is often used to treat: Chronic back and neck pain, Headache, Tension, Migraine, Autism, Chronic Fatigue, Post traumatic stress disorder and emotional difficulties.

Integrative -

Integrative massage incorporates various modalities as needed. Your therapist will discuss your needs and will organize a session based on client consultation.

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