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30 min Chakra Balance
30 minutes
$45.00
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What is our chakra balance massage? It is a method of healing your energy centers as they can fall out of balance due to external and internal pressures and influences. We integrate the method of chakra healing in a reiki treatment, which makes people feel connected to their mind, body, and soul.
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30 min Craniosacral Infused Massage
30 minutes
$45.00
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Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others.
CST uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
The focus of CST is a gentle placement of hands to assist release of the body’s connective tissue, or “fascia.” Fascia (Latin word for “band”) is a covering found throughout the body including organs, glands, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord. This covering forms a body-wide connective network. CST is based on the idea that the body is interrelated at all levels.
CST is thought to improve efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation, self-correction and self-healing. The therapy can be used successfully with children and adults.
What conditions may craniosacral therapy (CST) help?
Chronic pain.
Fibromyalgia.
Migraine headache.
Complex regional pain syndrome.
Fascial adhesions.
Multiple sclerosis.
Neuralgia.
Neurodegenerative diseases.
Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome.
Stroke.
Post-concussion syndrome.
Speech impairment.
Epilepsy.
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30 min Deep Tissue Massage
30 minutes
$45.00
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Slow, deep pressure and skillful hand movements target stressed muscles, unlock tension and relieve pain.An ideal pre or post workout massage.
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30 min Essential Express Massage
30 minutes
$45.00
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A quick pick-me-up or if you’re just looking to target a specific area.
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30 minute Essential Express Reflexology
30 minutes
$45.00
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A “tune up” session eases stress and the daily buildup of restrictions on smooth body functioning.
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45 min Essential Signature Massage
45 minutes
$65.00
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Customized to your needs, this 45 minute guest favorite provides a relaxing and healing massage targeting your specific areas of concern. This massage incorporates numerous massage modalities, your choice of aromatherapy and warm towel compresses.
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45 min Prenatal Massage
45 minutes
$65.00
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Relaxing benefits for both moms-to-be and baby. This customized service may help relieve muscle aches and joint pain, reduce swelling and deeply nourishes skin. A body cushion is used to properly position and support the mother’s body during the massage.
Note: Pregnancy massage is not always recommended during the first trimester.
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60 min Craniosacral Infused Massage
1 hour
$75.00
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Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others.
CST uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
The focus of CST is a gentle placement of hands to assist release of the body’s connective tissue, or “fascia.” Fascia (Latin word for “band”) is a covering found throughout the body including organs, glands, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord. This covering forms a body-wide connective network. CST is based on the idea that the body is interrelated at all levels.
CST is thought to improve efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation, self-correction and self-healing. The therapy can be used successfully with children and adults.
What conditions may craniosacral therapy (CST) help?
Chronic pain.
Fibromyalgia.
Migraine headache.
Complex regional pain syndrome.
Fascial adhesions.
Multiple sclerosis.
Neuralgia.
Neurodegenerative diseases.
Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome.
Stroke.
Post-concussion syndrome.
Speech impairment.
Epilepsy.
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60 min Deep Tissue Massage
1 hour
$75.00
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Deep tissue massage is a therapy that focuses on re-aligning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, lower back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as in the Swedish massage, but the movement is slower, the pressure is deeper, and is concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
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60 min Essential Signature Massage
1 hour
$75.00
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Customized to your needs, this 60 minute guest favorite provides a relaxing and healing massage targeting your specific areas of concern. This massage incorporates numerous massage modalities, your choice of aromatherapy and warm towel compresses.
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60 min Holiday Hot Stone Relief
1 hour
$90.00
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The weather outside is frightful, but inside the spa it’s SO delightful! Sink into bliss with notes of butterscotch enveloping you as a steaming hot towel wrap, glistening with vitamin E and sweet almond oil, soothes your aches and tight spots. You’ll be drizzled in antioxidant-rich body oil, scented with notes of buttery gingerbread, and then deeply massaged with hot stones. A true holiday delight!
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60 min Hot Stone Massage
1 hour
$85.00
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Warm basalt stones and our signature massage techniques are combined in this luxurious treatment to achieve the ultimate in relaxation. The heat from our stones help melt away tension, eases muscle stiffness, and increases circulation and metabolism.
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60 min Lymphatic Drainage
1 hour
$80.00
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Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body.
The lymphatic system plays a key role in the body’s immune defenses.
Lymphatic fluid flows through lymph vessels, which connect lymph nodes. As it passes through the lymph nodes, white blood cells trap and destroy harmful particles, such as bacteria.
Like blood in the circulatory system, lymphatic fluid is always moving. If it stops, swelling can occur, as lymph fluid builds up, often in the arms or legs. Health experts call this lymphedema.
Lymphatic massage usually forms part of a treatment program health experts call decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT).
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60 min Prenatal Massage
1 hour
$75.00
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Relaxing benefits for both moms-to-be and baby. This customized service may help relieve muscle aches and joint pain, reduce swelling and deeply nourishes skin. A body cushion is used to properly position and support the mother’s body during the massage.
Note: Pregnancy massage is not always recommended during the first trimester.
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60 min Reiki Infused Massage
1 hour
$85.00
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The best of both signature massage techniques and Reiki combined.
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60 min Reiki Session
1 hour
$75.00
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Reiki is an energy modality which literally means the highest energy vibration from the highest intelligence in the Universe. Reiki may help with anxiety, strengthening the energy field and has been shown to help treat insomnia, stress, menstrual and menopausal symptoms, pain and is used as Spiritual Touch in hospitals such as the Cleveland Hospital and John Hopkins to help patients overcome pain associated with cancer treatment and the anxiety of being in the hospital. Reiki also helps promote balancing of energy.
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60 min Thai Massage
1 hour
$80.00
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Essential Massage is proud to offer Traditional Thai Reflexology & Bodywork sessions.
Thai Massage is an ancient, compassionate energy based healing art that uses a holistic approach to amazingly fuse different techniques and modalities into its own interactive and unique style. A session incorporates a combination of acupressure, assisted yoga like stretches, and massage techniques, with a focus on energy meridians (also known as sen lines).
Instead of lying on a massage table, you lie fully clothed on a mat on the floor while a practitioner uses stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve flexibility and circulation.
Disclaimer: This modality is not recommended for those with modality issues.
*Please wear loose fitted clothing for this session.
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60 min Vanilla Bourbon Massage
1 hour
$80.00
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One decadent massage that’s reminiscent of delicious desserts past! This gentle kneading is a blend from a delicious body oil lightly scented with warm notes of Madagascar vanilla and a dash of Texas distilled bourbon. Skin drinks in the jojoba seed oil and cocoa seed butter – adding the hydration factor into this massage and some pizzazz to skin’s holiday glimmer.
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60 min Very Velvet Massage
1 hour
$80.00
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We get it. Pumpkin patch exploring and apple picking can be very daunting tasks, leaving muscles feeling strained and tired. May we suggest a pampering session with this soothing shea butter massage with notes of cinnamon and cream? With each effleurage stroke, muscle tension is eased with a blend of Agave Nectar Oil, cocoa butter and nourishing aloe.
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60 minute Bamboo Fusion Massage
1 hour
$85.00
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Bamboo Massage is a practice that incorporates the use of warm bamboo tools to knead and massage the muscles of the body. The heat warms up the tissue, which prepares the muscles for deep tissue work. Pivoting movements, along with kneading and rolling techniques, soften the muscles. Because the tools cover such a broad area at one time they afford some of the most effective and enjoyable work imaginable on troubled areas such as neck, shoulders, back and legs.
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60 minute Couple's Massage
1 hour
$150.00
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Melt away tension and slip into total body relaxation with custom 60 minute massages, invigorating peppermint foot treatment, ultra-moisturizing hand therapy, and a relaxing botanical scalp massage. These massages are side by side in the same treatment room.
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60 minute Essential Signature Reflexology
1 hour
$75.00
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Working both feet fully and completely to restore balance, promote ease of movement, boost organ function and provide profound relaxation.
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60 minute Raindrop Therapy Massage
1 hour
$100.00
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Raindrop therapy is the application of powerful antibacterial, antiviral oils along the spine. The Raindrop Technique combines the science of aroma with the techniques of Vita Flex, reflexology, and massage in the application of essential oils and greater healing process begins.
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60 minute Thai Foot Reflexology
1 hour
$80.00
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Combining hollow organically-treated bamboo cane with smooth gliding strokes and applied pressure to specific points to soothe leg and foot pain and improve functioning throughout the entire body.
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75 minute Essential Signature Massage
1 hour 15 minutes
$95.00
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Customized to your needs, this 75 minute guest favorite provides a relaxing and healing massage targeting your specific areas of concern. This massage incorporates numerous massage modalities, your choice of aromatherapy and warm towel compresses.
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90 min Craniosacral Infused Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$110.00
Book Now
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others.
CST uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
The focus of CST is a gentle placement of hands to assist release of the body’s connective tissue, or “fascia.” Fascia (Latin word for “band”) is a covering found throughout the body including organs, glands, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord. This covering forms a body-wide connective network. CST is based on the idea that the body is interrelated at all levels.
CST is thought to improve efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation, self-correction and self-healing. The therapy can be used successfully with children and adults.
What conditions may craniosacral therapy (CST) help?
Chronic pain.
Fibromyalgia.
Migraine headache.
Complex regional pain syndrome.
Fascial adhesions.
Multiple sclerosis.
Neuralgia.
Neurodegenerative diseases.
Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome.
Stroke.
Post-concussion syndrome.
Speech impairment.
Epilepsy.
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90 min Deep Tissue Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$110.00
Book Now
Deep tissue massage is a therapy that focuses on re-aligning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, lower back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as in the Swedish massage, but the movement is slower, the pressure is deeper, and is concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
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90 min Essential Signature Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$110.00
Book Now
Customized to your needs, this 90 minute guest favorite provides a relaxing and healing massage targeting your specific areas of concern. This massage incorporates numerous massage modalities, your choice of aromatherapy and warm towel compresses.
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90 min Holiday Hot Stone Relief
1 hour 30 minutes
$125.00
Book Now
The weather outside is frightful, but inside the spa it’s SO delightful!
Sink into bliss with notes of butterscotch enveloping you as a steaming hot towel wrap, glistening with vitamin E and sweet almond oil, soothes your aches and tight spots. You’ll be drizzled in antioxidant-rich body oil, scented with notes of buttery gingerbread, and then deeply massaged with hot stones. A true holiday delight!
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90 min Hot Stone Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$120.00
Book Now
Warm basalt stones and our signature massage techniques are combined in this luxurious treatment to achieve the ultimate in relaxation. The heat from our stones help melt away tension, eases muscle stiffness, and increases circulation and metabolism.
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90 min Prenatal Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$110.00
Book Now
Relaxing benefits for both moms-to-be and baby. This customized service may help relieve muscle aches and joint pain, reduce swelling and deeply nourishes skin. A body cushion is used to properly position and support the mother’s body during the massage.
Note: Pregnancy massage is not always recommended during the first trimester.
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90 min Raindrop Therapy Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$135.00
Book Now
Raindrop therapy is the application of powerful antibacterial, antiviral oils along the spine. The Raindrop Technique combines the science of aroma with the techniques of Vita Flex, reflexology, and massage in the application of essential oils and greater healing process begins.
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90 min Reiki Infused Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$120.00
Book Now
The best of both signature massage techniques and Reiki combined.
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90 min Reiki Session
1 hour 30 minutes
$120.00
Book Now
Reiki is an energy modality which literally means the highest energy vibration from the highest intelligence in the Universe. Reiki may help with anxiety, strengthening the energy field and has been shown to help treat insomnia, stress, menstrual and menopausal symptoms, pain and is used as Spiritual Touch in hospitals such as the Cleveland Hospital and John Hopkins to help patients overcome pain associated with cancer treatment and the anxiety of being in the hospital. Reiki also helps promote balancing of energy.
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90 min Vanilla Bourbon Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$115.00
Book Now
One decadent massage that’s reminiscent of delicious desserts past! This gentle kneading is a blend from a delicious body oil lightly scented with warm notes of Madagascar vanilla and a dash of Texas distilled bourbon. Skin drinks in the jojoba seed oil and cocoa seed butter – adding the hydration factor into this massage and some pizzazz to skin’s holiday glimmer.
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90 min Very Velvet Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$115.00
Book Now
We get it. Pumpkin patch exploring and apple picking can be very daunting tasks, leaving muscles feeling strained and tired. May we suggest a pampering session with this soothing shea butter massage with notes of cinnamon and cream? With each effleurage stroke, muscle tension is eased with a blend of Agave Nectar Oil, cocoa butter and nourishing aloe.
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90 minute Bamboo Fusion Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$120.00
Book Now
Bamboo Massage is a practice that incorporates the use of warm bamboo tools to knead and massage the muscles of the body. The heat warms up the tissue, which prepares the muscles for deep tissue work. Pivoting movements, along with kneading and rolling techniques, soften the muscles. Because the tools cover such a broad area at one time they afford some of the most effective and enjoyable work imaginable on troubled areas such as neck, shoulders, back and legs.
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Cupping Therapy
9 hours
$149.00
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In this cupping course you will learn how to use silicone cups in your massage therapy practice. We will teach you contraindications for cupping and how to do cupping safely and effectively.
Cupping helps bring blood flow and hydration to muscles. Some other things cupping does is help break up adhesions, work on soft tissue and deep muscle release.
During your time in this course you will learn, practice and put together a plan for your business to start this right away.
During this course you will learn safe techniques for your client and how this can help your clients.
This class will begin at 8am, with 2 15 minute breaks and 1 hour break for lunch.
About your instructor, Ann Riesberg, LMT.
Ann has been practicing massage for 10 years in spas, corporate and running her own business. Currently, Ann is Partner-Therapist at Active Edge Massage in Urbandale, Iowa. She found her love of massage due to always helping people and wanting others to feel their best.
Ann studied at La’ James in Fort Dodge, Iowa but has taken many CEU’s beyond La’ James. She found her passion in orthopedic massage, due to an injury she had, which developed into sports massage.
Ann has been involved in Girl Scouts where she has earned the two highest awards, the gold and silver award. She also has been involved in many community outreach programs from feeding people at a nursing home, helping at the food bank, painting park benches and picking up litter on the side of the road.
The skills she has acquired are what make her a leader in her community.
When Ann is not working she serves as a council member secretary at her church and volunteers her time with the youth. She also has a husband Jason, a 3 year old son Jase and a fur baby Jersey. They spend the weekends traveling to family, at the zoo, fishing or playing at the park.
Preregistration and payment required.
Cups available for additional fee upon request and only if registered by March 12th. 8 hour CEU's only $149.
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Enhancement - Collagen Eye Treatment
15 minutes
$20.00
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Enhance any massage treatment with our collagen eye gel masks, which are micro-infused with a combination of hyaluronic acid, natural high-density marine collagen, enzymes, amino acids, natural marine minerals, trace elements, proteins and vitamins C & E. When headaches, allergies, late nights or fatigue cause your eyes to look tired, these collagen eye pads moisturize, plump and add nutrients to the delicate under-eye zone, creating a more relaxed and refreshed appearance.Add this to your next spa service!
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Enhancement - Collagen Lip Treatment
15 minutes
$20.00
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Enhance any massage treatment with our collagen lip gel masks, which are micro-infused with a combination of hyaluronic acid, natural high-density marine collagen, enzymes, amino acids, natural marine minerals, trace elements, proteins and vitamins C & E. Applied during your next massage, this lip treatment will go to work to decrease the appearance of fine lines around the mouth. Chill in the refrigerator before applying to combat parched, dry and chapped lips.
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Enhancement - Foot & Callus Peel
20 minutes
$30.00
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Elevate any massage service! Do not worry that you see no change directly after use, over a period of a few days our natural fruit AHA's & botanical extracts formula, which has been absorbed into the outer layer of the dermis, get to work to break down rough dry hard skin on the feet. And within 7 days you will see the effect with the unwanted rough skin peeling away to reveal silky soft, smooth feet. These booties will be applied during your service, or they are also available as a stand alone home use maintenance. Leave 6 weeks between treatments.
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Enhancement - Foot Therapy Collagen Infused Bootie
15 minutes
$20.00
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Enhance any massage service with collagen foot therapy! This is a dual layered anti-ageing treatment bootie combined with marine collagen, cooling peppermint and fruit extracts to nourish and deeply moisturize.
This wonderful treatment leaves the feet soft, supple and re-hydrated.
Suitable for all skin types.
The science behind the BeautyPro range is the utilization of marine collagen, combined with key vitamins, herbs and botanicals to improve skin tone and complexion.
Your feet will benefit from our collagen infused formula, adding a new dimension to your favorite spa treatment.
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Enhancement - Hand Therapy Collagen Infused Glove
15 minutes
$20.00
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Enhance any massage treatment with Hand Therapy! This is a dual layered anti-ageing treatment glove combined with marine collagen, cooling peppermint and fruit extracts to nourish and deeply moisturize.
This wonderful treatment leaves the hands soft, supple and re-hydrated.
Suitable for all skin types.
The science behind the BeautyPro range is the utilization of marine collagen, combined with key vitamins, herbs and botanicals to improve skin tone and complexion.
Your hands will benefit from our collagen infused formula, adding a new dimension to your favorite spa treatment.
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Enhancement - Honey Heel Glaze Foot Treatment
15 minutes
$20.00
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Enhance any massage service when you add this deluxe foot treatment to any service. Our divine honey-based serum seals in moisture and brings rich color back to tired feet. It's been called the Instant Pedicure. Using reflexology and massage techniques your practitioner will apply the chalk-less bliss - no more white ashy look! (We've been told it's fabulous on cracked knuckles too!)
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Enhancement - Sugar Foot Scrub
15 minutes
$20.00
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Enhance any massage service with a sugar foot scrub. Naturally soothe, hydrate and refresh tired feet. Treat yourself, you are worth it!
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Lymphatic Jade Face Detox
45 minutes
$70.00
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Our Lymphatic Jade Face Detox treatment is the art of utilizing the mini map of the human body found on the face to balance and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. This treatment may help reduce lymphatic fluid retention, as well as support elastin and collagen in the face.
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Stretches on the Table CEU class
6 hours
$139.00
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Essential Massage & Spa is proud to offer Stretches on the Table! This class will help massage therapists understand and utilize specific stretches throughout the body. When giving a comprehensive full body massage, stretching in
specific ways can help the practitioner reach goals of pain management in opening the body in more complete ways. This course will explore the whole body in parts to show stretching for the neck, arms, hands, legs, and feet. This will be done using "pin-and-stretch" techniques to isolate and lengthen specific muscle groups.
This course will also show more broad stretching incorporating whole muscle groups. Utilizing good communication and proper draping is also part of this course. By the end of the 6 hours, you will receive a certificate of completion and have the ability to
use these techniques in your massage practice.
Angela Wagner, LMT has been a massage therapist for 20 years. She has learned many different modalities within the massage therapy realm that she has incorporated
with her massage clients in many different settings. She studied Thai Massage in Chang Mai, Thailand in 2013. She also worked under a Physical Therapist in 2009. Drawing
from her 20 years working with clients, knowledge of Thai massage and working with a Physical Therapist; she designed this course.
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Thai Herbal Compress Massage
1 hour
$95.00
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Thai Herbal Compress Massage utilizes a blend of traditional Thai herbs such as plai, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric, lemongrass, eucalyptus and tamarind, which are tied in cotton bundles, using an age-old traditional method. These herbal bundles are heated in a steamer and used to improve circulation, soften and nourish the skin, ease sore muscles, and reduce pain.
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Thai Herbal Compress Massage
1 hour 30 minutes
$130.00
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Thai Herbal Compress Massage utilizes a blend of traditional Thai herbs such as plai, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric, lemongrass, eucalyptus and tamarind, which are tied in cotton bundles, using an age-old traditional method. These herbal bundles are heated in a steamer and used to improve circulation, soften and nourish the skin, ease sore muscles, and reduce pain.