Massage Cupping

Massage Cupping is a technique that can be found in ancient cultures including the Egyptians and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Massage Cupping has an important place in today’s healing world as well. This treatment creates incredible results! It is impressive how versatile Massage Cupping is and how it can be modified to treat a range of conditions.

Conditions that benefit from Massage Cupping include; Fibromyalgia, inflammatory conditions, sciatica, poor circulation, insomnia, lung congestion/inflammation, stagnant lymph, migraines and headaches,asthma and pneumonia, TMJ, chronic pain, plantar fascitis, athletic stress and injury, pre and post operative conditions.

Massage Cupping does not irritate the skin or body. It draws inflammation out bringing circulation to the surface. Increasing local blood supply to the muscles which brings nourishment and allow toxins to be carried away via the veins. Chronic and acute pain can be relieved and tension is softened quickly and easily.

Whether you are an athlete, have chronic pain from working at your computer, or need to relax from muscle tension Massage Cupping is a wonderful addition to your health care.

What clients are saying:

“It (massage cupping) melts away my muscle tension and replaces it with better range of motion and relaxed muscles.”

“I noticed it didn’t take a half hour after I woke up to work out the kinks. I had chalked up morning aches and pains as the normal effects of getting older. As time went on, I could do some serious gardening without feeling like a truck hit me the next day.”

Prenatal Massage

Prenatal massage is  specifically designed for pregnant women to help relieve Prenatal massage is very gentle and effective and has many benefits for the mother, such as increasing energy, easing aches and pains, slowing the process of varicose veins, reducing fluid retention and releasing stress. Prenatal massage can also help labor preparation by teaching the mother to consciously release tension and focus on relaxation breathing techniques, as well as releasing tension in the lower back and abdomen.

Here’s what the American Pregnancy Association says about prenatal massage and its benefits;

Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.

Massage therapy addresses different needs through varying techniques, one of which is called Swedish Massage, which aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body. Swedish Massage is the recommended prenatal massage method during pregnancy because it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy.

Hormone regulation

Studies done in the past 10 years have shown that hormone levels associated with relaxation and stress are significantly altered, leading to mood regulation and improved cardiovascular health, when massage therapy was introduced to women’s prenatal care. In women who received bi-weekly massages for only five weeks, hormones such as norepinephrine and cortisol (“stress hormones”) were reduced and dopamine and serotonin levels were increased (low levels of these hormones are associated with depression). These changes in hormone levels also led to fewer complications during birth and fewer instances of newborn complications, such as low birth weight. The evidence points strongly to maternal and newborn health benefits when therapeutic massage is incorporated into regular prenatal care.

Reduction of swelling

Edema, or swelling of the joints during pregnancy, is often caused by reduced circulation and increased pressure on the major blood vessels by the heavy uterus. Massage helps to stimulate soft tissues to reduce collection of fluids in swollen joints, which also improves the removal of tissue waste, carried by the body’s lymph system.

Improvement of nerve pain

Sciatic nerve pain is experienced by many women in late pregnancy as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back. The pressure of the uterus spreads tension to the muscles of the upper and lower leg, causing them to swell and put pressure on nearby nerves. Massage therapy addresses the inflamed nerves by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles. Many women have experienced significant reduction in sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy through regular massage.

Other potential benefits of prenatal massage:

• Reduced back pain
• Reduced joint pain
• Improved circulation
• Reduced edema
• Reduced muscle tension and headaches
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
• Better sleep

At Terra Organic Spa we welcome all mothers and soon to be mothers! Prenatal Massage has helped many of our clientele and has helped facilitate structural and muscular realignment after child birth as well. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment or would like to Give the Gift of a Prenatal Massage visit www.TerraOrganicSpa.com or call us at 315.637.0767.

Summer Reading!

Body Sense Summer 2011 Edition

Body Sense provides valuable information about how to make massage and bodywork a part of your healthy lifestyle. Inside you’ll find helpful articles on massage as a wellness strategy, how bodywork can relieve pain caused by excessive smartphone usage, and discover three important principles of stretching. www.abmp.com/bodysense/summer-2011

mother’s day

Your mother deserves recognition and appreciation year round, but especially on Mother’s Day! Choose your Mother’s Day gift carefully, to touch mom’s heart!

Visit Terra Organic Boutique for unique gift ideas MOM will LOVE!

Take your monthly facial to the next level!

Our Ultrasonic Skin Rejuvenation employs ultrasound frequency to exfoliate dead skin cells for a cleared, healthier completion without redness and irritation. Gentle, non-invasive, safe and suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive skin will benefit from treatments. Ultrasonic loosens and removes oil, dirt and cellular debris from follicles for cleaner, healthier skin. Pores will diminish in size and bacteria levels are reduced. This treatment gently stimulates skin to produce collagen and elastin. Fine lines and wrinkles are diminished; skin is restored to a smooth youthful glow that is maintained with regular treatments. It also will aid  in penetrating skin care products deep into the skin which allows them to preform better.

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Organic Perfume

Angel Face Botanical Organic Perfume

100% Natural & Preservative Free Botanical Fragrances

Angel Face Botanical Organic Perfumes are deeply infused with magical energies. They are infused scents made with botanical essences chosen for both scent and esoteric properties. Drop by precious drop, botanical essences have been added, allowed to age and synergize into a complex natural perfume. They will continue to evolve, deepen and richen with age, which is a wonderful quality. Time and meditative intention have encouraged a deep synergy of these heady, luxurious botanicals to form richly layered, positively unique scents for your enjoyment.

 

Natural, Oil-based and Crème perfumes are different from alcohol-based scents as they blend into your skin in an earthy and sensual manner, melding with your own scent, thus becoming a scent unique to you. Natural perfumes are a discreet way to wear a scent as it will scent you and an intimate space around you, rather than the entire room. Apply to your pulse points and the layers of the scent come alive, warming and blending into your skin.

Terra Spa Boutique features Organic Skin & Body Care! Shop ONLINE or at your next visit.
We are proud to offer you only the best products and services that are pure, natural and organic.

Spring!

Vintage Lavender Foot Ritual

Prepare your feet for the spring with this lovely foot ritual. Your feet with be soaked in Epsom Salt, Sea Salts and organic aromatherapy oils to gently detoxify and relax the body, followed by an organic exfoliation with our Vintage Lavender Whipped Sugar Scrub to slough away winter skin. Your treatment will conclude with a deeply relaxing massage and application of rich shea cream.

Schedule your next visit ONLINE at www.TerraOrganicSpa.com, we look forward to seeing you this Spring!

Share the LOVE this Valentines!

Gift Certificates are available ONLINE, email, print instantly or choose a Gift Card to be delivered snail mail.

Create a Valentine Gift Basket for your loved one!  Make your selections from our Spa Boutique ONLINE and we will package them for you!  Choose either mail delivery or pickup!

winter skin

Maybe it’s all the shoveling in this cold snowy weather, winter skin has arrived! What do we do to keep our skin happy through out the long months of bundling up? Let’s keep it simple and healthy! Along with making sure we drink enough water healthy exfoliation and a good moisturizer help tremendously!

EXFOLIATION

A healthy exfoliation for your face can bring back your glow!

Gentle Cleansing Scrub, formulated for sensitive and dry skin, uses organic sugar and organic honey to exfoliate the skin, and utilizes the healing powers of frankincense and lavender to soothe irritated or inflamed skin. It will exfoliate, cleanse and hydrate the skin in one step and leave your with a healthy glow!

For everywhere else!

As seen in Organic Spa Magazine!

Generously apply Vintage Lavender Whipped Sugar Scrub to your skin to exfoliate and hydrate the your skin. A skin smoothing mix of shea butter, vanilla,Vitamin E, and both Lavender oil and flowers.

 

 

 

MOISTURIZE

Bring balance to the most sensitive skin!

Ultimate Skin & Eye Cream is hand blended with healing, rich organic oils like aloe vera, shea butter, rosehip, kukui and carrot seed oil. These oils have anti-aging qualities to regenerate the skin tissue and prevent wrinkles. Antioxidants like Blueberry Fruit Extract, Vitamin C & E are hand infused into this cream to help prevent sun damage. If you have wrinkles, dry skin, or just want to balance the moisture in your skin you have found the right cream!

Hands, feet and body need moisture too!

Apply Lemon Grove Shea Butter Lotion liberally to hands, feet and body to moisturize and nourish the skin. Nutrient-rich organic pomegranate seed oil and honey will leave skin glowing and velvety soft. This is a luxurious, creamy, hydrating  lotion made from organic ingredients including organic aloe, organic shea butter, organic soybean oil, organic honey, with a refreshing yet earthy lemon scent.
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Visit Terra’s Spa Boutique this holiday season or SHOP ONLINE and we will ship to you or your loved one! FREE SHIPPING & GIFT WRAPPING!