Our Services
Padma Healing Arts uses a wide range of bodywork techniques including; Thai massage, Swedish Massage, Acupressure, CranioSacral Therapy, Foot Reflexolgy and Deep Tissue massage to tailor each bodywork session according to individual needs.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and to promote health and wellness.
Therapeutic massage is as old as our first civilizations and has helped humans prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasms, and stress; as well as promote health and wellness for thousands of years. Massage is a scientific system that involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body through the manual application of friction, shaking, striking, kneading, stretching, pressing, pushing, or joint movements. Massage is also a healing art that involves the use of intentional breath, mental, and energetic components to bring about desired effects in the structure and function of the body.
These techniques are used to help integrate spiritual changes into the physical reality of the body in combination with Herbal Medicine.
Thai Massage
Thai Massage is a massage modality that originated in Thailand. It involves stretching and deep compression. this form of body work is performed on the floor, and the client wears loose comfortable clothes that allow for movement. In Thailand it is known as ‘nuat phaen boran’ which literally means ancient manner massage.
Acupressure and Reflexology
Acupressure and Reflexology make a nice compliment to Plant Spirit Medicine because they also use the energy flow of the meridians. Acupressure uses pressure on the points of the meridians to balance energy as it relates to the organs and meridians.
Reflexology deals with referral patterns of pain in the body that can be relieved by working areas of the feet and hands. Pressure points on the hands and feet are believed to correspond to organ systems in the body much like meridians of Acupressure.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is the systematic massage of the the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the body to induce a state of deep relaxation. This classic modality is great for relaxing tired aching muscles, bringing circulation to the body and eliminating toxins.
Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue is a modality that deals with realigning the many layers of tissue that hold the muscles and bones called fascia. Fascia can become stuck in a particular pattern causing chronic pain. Deep Tissue massage is focused on altering structure and muscle restrictions by lengthening, and releasing holding patterns in the body.
Cranio Sacral Therapy
Cranio Sacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system – comprised of the membranes and cerebro-spinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
