Bodywork and Ayurvedic Therapies
Each individual’s life journey is a unique process. We continually grow and expand. In our Body Therapy Sessions, the mind/body system moves from an imbalanced state to its normal, or authentic, state. Skin is the largest organ of our body and has immediate effects on the mind, emotions, and physiology. Several different modalities can be added to a session depending on the healing needs of the individual. Crissy is well versed in Neuromuscular Therapy, Abyangha, Pinda, Shirodhara, Chinese Fire Cupping, Gua Sha, Energy Healing, Aromatherapy and Thai massage.
Abyahngha - whole body massage with one or two practitioners using powder, medicated oils and/or aromas, performed in a specific manner to encourage strength to the circulatory system, encourage lymphatic flow, and cleanse and stimulate the body's energy centers. There are numerous additions to this therapy like swedana, shirodhara or pinda to personalize your treatments.
Shirodhara - a steady continuous stream of personalized warmed medicated oil poured over the forehead, allowing the individual to correct stress-related issues, nervous system imbalances, increase relaxation and rejuvenation, and synchronize brain waves to correct and enhance proper neural and sleep habits.
Pinda- a hot medicated personalized herbal poultice wrapped with organic linen and pressed and massaged onto parts or the entire body. The herbs and actions of this treatment restore and feed our body’s cells and tissues, allowing for the removal of toxins, stagnation, and waste from the system.
Swedana - the process of inducing sweat and/or heat therapies with herbal pindas, sweat tents, either as a preparatory component to other therapies or to promote relaxation and detoxification. The Swedana allows for the medicated oils to penetrate into the deeper layers of tissue and for toxins and deep seated imbalances to come to the surface.
Chinese Fire Cupping and Gua Sha- are used specifically to increase energy flow to areas in need of healing, blood flow and to reduce stagnate or injured tissue.
Energy work and conscious healing- stresses the importance of behavioral medicine as a foundation for all other healing modalities. Students are guided using visualization, breath, and imagery to promote awareness and mindfulness for individual growth personally and spirituality.
