Deep Tissue Massage This massage targets the deeper tissue structures of the muscles and fascia. It uses intense pressure with slow, long, flowing strokes to ease in and out of the muscle. During the treatment, the therapist will use elbows and fingers for deep, penetrating work to release chronic muscle tension and knots. This corrective and therapeutic experience loosens the muscle tissues, releases toxins from the muscles and gets blood and oxygen circulating properly. Swedish Massage The most common and best known type of full body massage, our therapists use firm but gentle pressure to improve circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and generate relaxation. The long, gliding strokes and kneading of each individual muscle flushes the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation, stimulates the skin and nervous system, reduces emotional and physical stress and promotes health and wellbeing. Hot Stone Massage During this unique indulgence, you will be warmed and healed by our hot river-smoothed basalt rocks. The heat from the stones warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows our therapists to work the muscles easier without using deep pressure. The heated, smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body and are also used to massage certain areas of the body. The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system, allowing you to let go of all the stress that is held within your body. Ocean Breeze Aromatherapy The sense of smell, which connects to the limbic system in the brain, controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones. When you are enveloped in the calming aroma of your choice it will slow your heart rate, reduce your stress level, lower your blood pressure, calm your breathing, improve memory, digestion and the immune system. By adding calming and uplifting plant-derived oils to the massage lotion, stress and emotional-related conditions will be reduced and the mind and body will be energized. Reflexology In this time-honored body treatment, pressure is applied to the feet and hands using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. Stretch and movement techniques are also utilized to provide relaxation of the foot. Some of the benefits that you will experience are stress reduction, homeostatic re-balance, and bodily equilibrium. Reiki This Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation promotes healing and self-improvement. It is administered by the placement of hands on the recipient in various positions and is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. This treatment feels like a wonderful, glowing radiance that flows through and around you. It treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit, creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. *Gratuity of 21% is added to all spa treatment prices.