Aromatherapy
Aromatic essential oils are known to promote physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants.
Ashiatsu
Ashiatsu is a barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while using their feet and body weight with the assistance of overhead bars for balance.
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive type of bodywork used to balance the craniosacral system in the body. This includes the bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues of the cranium and spinal area.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a great choice for pain relief, especially for chronically tense areas such as a stiff neck, sore shoulders, or a tight lower back. This technique uses slower movement and deep pressure.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage feels heavenly! Warmed stones may be directly placed on your body, along the spine, in the palms of your hands, on the soles of the feet, or used as massage tools to aid in warming and relaxing muscles.
Polarity Therapy
Polarity Therapy uses gentle-to-deep touch, and movements such as rocking, to balance and unblock the flow of the electro-magnetic energy currents on and around the body. This can result in deep relaxation at many levels
Prenatal Massage
This is a total bliss out session for the mom-to-be! The massage therapists at Holistic Massage of Hood River are highly skilled in working with prenatal women and know the precise areas to focus on.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is an invigorating massage, ideal for athletes looking to achieve maximum performance and physical conditioning while decreasing the chance of future injury.
Swedish Massage
Are you looking to unwind and bliss out? Swedish massage provides deep relaxation, helping improve circulation and decrease stress. This technique uses light to medium pressure and longer, gentler strokes.
Thai Massage
Thai Massage is a 4 century-old healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures. The massage generally follows designated lines ("sen") in the body.
Reflexology
Reflexology feels amazing, but it is much more than a good foot massage! In a reflexology treatment, pressure is applied to specific trigger points on the feet or hands to stimulate and heal other parts of the body.
Vocal Sound Therapy
Sound is one of the oldest methods of natural healing. The practitioner places their hands on or over the body to tune into its energy and then intuitively sing the tones that most expresses what they feel.