Wednesday, July 14, 2010

ORGANIC SUGAR SCRUB

In my body sugar scrubs I use Raw Sugar that has not been processed. I then add ingredients of various Organic Oils such as, Evening Primrose, Calendula, Camelina, Grape seed and Flaxseed. Your individual recipe may also include but not limited to, Avocado Butter, Fine Pumice Powder, Cranberry & Blueberry Seeds and Ground Rose Pedals. I also create your special blend of scrub with pure organic essential oils to meet your individual needs. (16 OUNCES)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Myofascial Release


Myofascial Release is a therapeutic form of bodywork using a hands-on approach for manipulation and lengthening of fascia. Fascia, the organ of structure, is a web of thin elastic tissue which exists in continuous layers throughout the body. Just beneath the skin, it forms an envelope that wraps the body as a whole. Beneath this outer layer it organizes the muscles into functional groups, wraps each individual muscle, provides support for organs and joints from head to toe, and acts as the body's shock absorber. Due to trauma, injury, or poor posture, these tissues can become short or thick resulting in fascial binding. Myofascial release techniques decrease pain and discomfort by creating mobility and space within the fascial network of the body.(60 MIN)

Monday, July 12, 2010

Hot stone therapy massage


Hot basalt stones are places on strategic areas of the body in this energy-balancing treatment. The deepest tissue layers are reached with this technique. The stones are also used as massage tools, helping your therapist to penetrate deep, aching muscles. Blood circulation is stimulated, encouraging your body to heal itself. Cold stones are sometimes used to reduce swelling, while aromatherapy oil and Swedish massage techniques combine to bring your body and mind to a state of sublime bliss.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Table Thai Massage



Thai massage has become widely popular in the last few years, and it’s no wonder. This ancient holistic therapy encourages the body to come back to a state of pure harmony, balance, health and flexibility. Muscle massage, yoga stretches, and meridian stimulation are accomplished as acupuncture points are pressed and joints are manipulated. This holistic therapy encourages complete relaxation while leaving you totally energized. Rhythmic, gentle movements create a dynamic state of bliss in both body and mind. Please wear comfortable clothing during a Thai session.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Shiatsu


Shiatsu is based on the traditional Japanese technique meant to balance your “ki” or vital energy. It creates equilibrium between energy meridians, the breath, and the vital points along the body, encouraging your system to heal itself. Your therapist will focus on your body’s acupuncture points (knees, elbows, fingers, feet, thumbs, etc.). Weight counterbalancing and stretching are combined with traditional massage techniques to improve flexibility, energy, circulation and postural integrity.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Reflexology


Reflexology is the ancient art of applying pressure to the soles of the feet and palms of the hands to improve health and wellness. Reflex points in these areas correspond to each organ and system of the body, and can be manipulated to address almost any ailment. Muscular tension and stress are reduced, circulation improves, and energy pathways and nerves are unblocked, promoting overall health and relaxation. This preventative treatment will help your body to heal itself.

hot stone therapy massage


Hot basalt stones are places on strategic areas of the body in this energy-balancing treatment. The deepest tissue layers are reached with this technique. The stones are also used as massage tools, helping your therapist to penetrate deep, aching muscles. Blood circulation is stimulated, encouraging your body to heal itself. Cold stones are sometimes used to reduce swelling, while aromatherapy oil and Swedish massage techniques combine to bring your body and mind to a state of sublime bliss.

aromatherapy massage


A uniquely customized blend of pure essential oils is combined in this indulgent massage using the health-giving benefits of aromatherapy. The natural oils bathe you in hydration, while a full body massage detoxifies, energizes and ultimately relaxes you into a state of total bliss. Stress is relieved via a cleansing regimen, aiding any systems of the body overburdened by the toxins of modern life. Inhale a taste of heaven.

deep tissue / sports massage


If you’d like your therapist to work on even deeper layers of tension, choose a deep tissue massage. The Swedish technique is incorporated into this focused massage, bringing attention to connective tissue using arnica oil to lessen any chronic pain. If you are consumed with stress or a practicing athlete, this is the ideal massage treatment for you. Before an event such as a marathon or triathlon, a deep tissue/sports massage can help you to avoid injury, while a post-event session can help you to perform at an even higher level. Regular treatments with this massage technique promote health over the long term for athletes at any level of performance.

swedish massage


Muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments are carefully manipulated to encourage relaxation during this ever-popular massage treatment. Your therapist will use his or her hands to manipulate and relax your soft body tissue, reducing tension in the muscles, eliminating stress, reducing any pain, and even improving sleep. Additional benefits include increased circulation, which helps oxygen to reach your cells and clears toxins from your lymph nodes. Treat yourself to total relaxation.

Massage



Our massage therapists rank as some of the most highly regarded professionals in the city and the world. For the diverse Our staff, massage is an art form practiced with great care and attention to each client’s individual needs. Touch has been used throughout the world for thousands of years to relax the body and mind and restore health and wellness.

We offer a myriad of different therapies to suit your needs. Please consult with one of our therapists about which modality is best for you right now.

Particularly for massage sessions, it is highly recommended that you visit our water facilities (sauna and/or steam room) to relax the muscles in preparation for your treatment.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Wellcome to our Spa


Our Spa’s treatment menu may look different from those of other spas you’ve seen. That’s because we are different. An attentive focus on you is how we excel over other New York spas.

Our relaxing and therapeutic treatments provide long-lasting benefits in addition to making you feel better instantly. We offer tangible results and avoid trendy, ineffective treatments with empty claims.

All of our massage therapists are trained, certified practitioners with years of experience in understanding the body’s healing abilities. They can help alleviate the effects of stress, overuse, tension, and strain on your body. Our skincare and nail specialists are trained in techniques that truly address your unique concerns and issues. And our waxing services provide the best hair removal techniques and products to make the results last longer and as pain-free as possible.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Glossary

Acne Treatment - Effective treatement for all types of acnes.
Acupressure - Oriental-based systems of finger-pressure which treat special points along acupuncture “meridians” (the invisible channels of energy flow in the body).
Aroma Therapeutic - Special herbs and natural ingredients to hlep bette flow of energy and therapeutic treatment.
Deep Tissue - Releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascial. It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
Detoxifying “Mud” Wrap - A popular process for natual weight contrl and cellulite purification.
Hot Stone Massage - This form of bodywork involves the use of smooth, heated lava stones applied to the body using long, flowing massage strokes. The stones become an extension of the therapist’s hands. The deep heat softens and relaxes tissues. The natural healing properties of the lava stones aid in toxin removal and increased circulation. This massage experience is like no other!
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) - NMT is a form of massage in that addresses the problem of trigger points (not to be confused with “pressure points” used in Eastern bodywork). The thing about trigger points is they’re to be found not just in the musculoskeletal body system, but they’re also in the visceral, autonomic part of the body. Those two systems have interesting ways of triggering each other off. For example, many digestive disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, manifest as painful trigger points that refer into the mid and low back. N.M.T. is used to address stress that manifests in the body, lack of movement/momentum that most of us experience on a daily basis, faulty biomechanics, lack of nutrition, and injury.
Nourishing “Seawood” - Helps weight control and feel nourished and refreshened.
Myofascial Release - A highly interactive stretching technique that requires feedback from the client’s body to determine the direction, force and duration of the stretch and to facilitate maximum relaxation of the tense tissues. Myofascial Release recognizes that a muscle cannot be isolated from other structures of the body. All parts of the body are covered by fascia, a pliable connective tissue that winds itself in Saran-Wrap-like fashion around and throughout all of the organs. Therefore, Myofascial stretches are aimed at stretching units/areas and are less focused on individual muscle stretching.
Office Relief - Relieves common office related tensions concentrating on head, neck, shoulder, back, hand and foot.
On - Location- We come to convenience of your office and home to give relief from common tensions.
Orthopedic Massage - A form of bodywork for treatment of pain and injuries caused by dysfunction in the locomotor tissues of the body (muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, bursa, fascia, and nerve). The term Orthopedic Massage does not denote a specific technique, but is used to include a broad spectrum of approaches for soft-tissue dysfunction. Orthopedic Massage may incorporate diverse techniques such as trigger point therapy, deep transverse friction, myofascial approaches or muscle energy techniques to name but a few. It is not as much a technique as it is an umbrella concept for a wide variety of treatment methods.
Reflexology - 100% of human body relates to and pressures feet. It’s becoming increasingly essential to treat the foot regularly for optimum health.
Scalf - Massage of head on the regular basis helps in several ways. Effectively prevents hair loss and relieves from stress with tremendous effect.
“Sea Salt” Body Polish - Removes dead skin cells using mineral sea salts fllowed by loofah scrub.
Shiatsu - Shiatsu is a form of physical manipulation that was developed in Japan in the twentieth century. Its origin comes from ancient Chinese techniques, “do-in” and “anma”. Do-in is very similar to yoga while Anma resembles Western massage. These two techniques are the oldest forms of medical treatment in the Orient. In modern times, modern manipulative therapy like chiropractic and osteopathy, mainly imported from America, established a new status in medicine: massage was still considered as a more or less medical substitute. About 1,000 years ago Chinese medicine was introduced into Japan. At that time the Anma method was well known in the medical field and was considered the safest and easiest method to treat the human body. During the Edo Era (about 300 years ago), doctors in Japan were required to study Anma in order to understand and become familiar with the structure of the human body and its functions in terms of meridian lines. Their training in this type of manual therapy enabled them to accurately diagnose and administer Chinese herbal medicine as well as locate the acupuncture points easily for acupuncture treatments when they became independent. Unfortunately, this ancient manipulation method was reduced to treating only simple problems like frozen shoulders and tight-back, and was referred to as a blind man’s profession. Because blind people were at a great disadvantage in receiving formal study in diagnosis and treatment, Anma gradually became associated with pleasure and comfort. Western massage, as an ancient form of manipulation documented in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman history, became popular in Japan about 100 years ago when their doors were opened to the West. However, this type of massage did not enter the mainstream of medicine in Japan. Later, a modern method of manipulation was imported to Japan that focused on bone structure, the autonomic nervous system, and internal organ functioning rather than on muscle, the lymphatic system, and blood circulation as is the case with massage. A few traditional Anma therapists studied this new method and combined it with their own technique creating a new method, which was usually named after its originator. All of these techniques were placed under the general name “Shiatsu”. So, the term Shiatsu actually represents a number of different methods of manipulation. Recognition of Shiatsu in Japan as a bona-fide type of manipulation therapy came about 80 years ago and has been popular among the public for about 60 years. As this form of treatment became popular, due to its simple, but effective techniques, it was recognized as a legitimate form of therapy. Today, the three legally recognized forms of manipulation therapy in Japan are Anma, Western or Swedish massage, and Shiatsu. Although some professional therapists insist that a great deal of difference exists among these forms of treatment, logically great differences cannot exist within one general field, in this case, manually applied stimulation to the human body. Of course, there are a variety of methods and schools, but basically they are similar.
Sports Massage - Massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport.
Swedish Massage - A system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the join.
Thai Massage was born in India. It consist of Assisted stretching, Meridian-pressure point therapy, and Pranayama - an exact system of breathing to replenish the body and strengthen the nervous system. It is understood that the Final Relaxation at the end of the session is profound. If you like Yoga or stretching you’ll love Thai Yoga Massage.

Friday, June 18, 2010

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Monday, June 14, 2010

Our Services



A destination spa is a short term residential/lodging facility with the primary purpose of providing individual services for spa-goers to develop healthy habits. Historically many such spas were developed at the location of natural hot springs or sources of mineral waters. Typically over a seven-day stay, such facilities provide a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthy cuisine and special interest programming.

Some destination spas offer an all-inclusive program that includes facilitated fitness classes, healthy cuisine, educational classes and seminars as well as similar services to a beauty salon or a day spa. Guests reside and participate in the program at a destination spa instead of just visiting for a treatment or pure vacation. Some destination spas are in exotic locations or in spa towns.

Welcome to Spa 34




Welcome to Spa 34, one of the best Day Spa in Manhattan provides Massages, Facials, Nails and all other services for your beauty and health. Our expertly trained team focus on your particular condition and satisfaction. We use top line products and equipments to meet each client’s specific needs and total body wellness. When you step in our Spa, the peaceful and calming feeling lead you to the Relaxation and Rejuvenation world. We have the best team, the best services, the best products and the best atmosphere, Plus our price beats all!

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