Anniken
Anniken is a Massage Therapist graduate from East West College of Healing Arts. She has worked at several leading spas in Oregon including, Elements by the Sea in Cannon Beach, and Columbia River Day Spa in Astoria. Listed below is the wonderful variety of massage therapies offered in her menu.
FULL BODY MASSAGE:
Swedish:
Using classic Swedish massage techniques, this treatment will help to increase circulation and eliminate toxins while restoring balance and calm. A relaxing, smooth massage with gliding strokes and rhythmic kneading that utilizes light to medium pressure, this modality is ideal for stress relief.
Deep Tissue:
This corrective, therapeutic massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue that lie far beneath the skin’s surface. Through firm, targeted pressure, it relieves chronic tension patterns in the muscles while releasing unwanted toxins. Stubborn knots are melted away during this intense, yet relaxing experience. This modality is a penetrating massage aimed at releasing deep muscle spasms, relieving pain, and alleviating dysfunction with slow, even pressure.
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi:
Hawaiians believe that the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual are all part of the whole self – and that muscle tension and negative thinking can block energy flow. This soothing massage, with some deep tissue, is a beloved Hawaiian tradition that works the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes, plus gentle stretching – encouraging you to relax, let go and simply be. Lomi lomi is intended not to be just a physical experience, but also to facilitate overall healing. As your body surrenders to the experience, the more relaxed and at peace your body will become. Aloha!
Energizing Massage:
This massage technique uses friction to stimulate microcirculation and energize the senses. This is an ideal treatment for those experiencing circulatory problems.
ADDITIONAL THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES:
Polarity Therapy:
Polarity Therapy works with the Human Energy Field. This electro-magnetic energy moves in predictable patterns between positive and negative poles through a neutral field expressed in mental, emotional, and physical experience and this therapy is designed to balance the energetic field. It is based on the underlying intention to support the body’s inherent self-healing intelligence as expressed in its energetic patterns.
Since powerful energetic systems which are closely associated with the nervous system are being affected, the results of a Polarity session can often be much more profound than those of just physical massage. Emotions or memories sometimes surface and a dramatic release of tension or trauma from the body may be experienced. More typically, a very deep state of relaxation, often accompanied by new insights or awareness may occur. Polarity Therapy may be used for relaxation, preventive health maintenance, relief from illness, discomfort or energetic imbalance.
Reflexology:
This treatment is based on the principle that different reflex points found in the feet and hands are linked, via dermatones, to different areas of the body. By massaging these points, pain and other symptoms within the body can be alleviated and a clear flow of energy restored. This holistic treatment is the ideal way to correct imbalances in your system which can lead to stress and illness.
Auricular Reflexology:
According to the principles of auricular therapy, each area of the ear corresponds to a different anatomical portion of the body. 350 reflex points have been identified on the ear. When there is an imbalance of the physiological equilibrium its point of projection in the ear becomes spontaneously tender or shows altered blood circulation in the presence of disease or injury elsewhere in the body. Stimulation of these ear points by massage or other forms of manual or electrical stimulation will, over time, exert certain therapeutic effects on those parts of the body with which they are associated. Auricular Reflexology is a highly effective system for analyzing problem areas, and even slight abnormalities, treating the entire body from the external ear.
Ear reflexology is not only effective in the treatment of a wide range of common diseases it can also be used with good results in the treatment of difficult emotional states. Studies have shown that stimulation of ear acupuncture points appears to cause the systemic release of endorphins. By correcting pathological reflex centers in the brain, stimulation of auricular points can lead to balance, lessening stress and pain.