Health & Wellness Services
Goodness Massage offers a COMPLIMENTARY consultation to determine the best treatment plan based upon your unique and specific needs. Because there isn’t 2 people like you, there isn’t a one-fits-all approach here. Through an open discussion about what your are looking for, and most importantly, how important or urgent to YOU it is to regain control of your health, we, together, will be able to shape a strong health plan to maximize the outcome you desire. I provide you with the best combination of techniques based on your needs, goals and preferences, using only top quality, high-end products for your skin and body care treatments. Techniques we are trained and certified in:
FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is “a science which deals with the principle that there are reflexes in the feet relative to each and every organ and all parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way, just like preventive maintenance” Eunice D. We enhance the benefits of foot reflexology by using essential oils and by wrapping the feet in hot towels. Steamed towels applied after the session increase the balancing effects of essential oils which will reach every cell of the body within 21 minutes. HOT STONES
Hot stones are used during therapy to soothe muscle tension and release stubborn tightness. Heated stones, often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well will melt tension away without using barely any pressure. The therapist uses long gliding strokes to increase blood flow and stimulate lymph circulation which is not only deeply soothing and relaxing but also immune stimulant when combined with essential oils. MASSAGE CUPPING
Massage Cupping is based on an non-invasive pain-free technique. The therapist will place one or two cups on the surface of the skin and lift the superficial tissues very gently or quickly to release muscle tension, reduce adhesion and scar tissue, reduce pain, increase join mobility, lymph, and blood flow. DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE (SHIATSU)
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as “adhesions”). Will a Deep Tissue Massage Hurt? It shouldn’t hurt, but it’s likely to be a bit more uncomfortable than a classic Swedish massage. You should always feel free to speak up if the pressure is too much for you. How Fast Will I Get Results With a Deep Tissue Massage? It’s important to be realistic about what one massage can achieve. Many people ask for more pressure, thinking that if the therapist just pushes hard enough, they can get rid of all their knots in an hour. This just won’t happen. In fact, undoing chronic knots and tension built up over a lifetime is best achieved with an integrated program that includes exercise, work on your posture and ways of moving, relaxation techniques, and a regular program of massage. Additional Services
ESSENTIAL OILS
Goodness Massage offers the purest therapeutic-grade essential oils on the market today. We strongly believe in the therapeutic effects of essential oils to help restore balance specially when integrated with other therapies. IONIC FOOT DETOX
Ionic foot bath (or ionic foot detox) main purpose is to balance the body pH in order to maintain health. A more “alkaline” pH is essential to prevent illness because as you may know diseases develop in “acidic” environment. Often our lifestyle, with prolonged exposure to environmental pollutants and bad diet, is the main cause of sickness. A series of Ionic foot detox is recommended to help the alkalization process through ionization which will help remove “free radicals” and balance pH levels. Our bodies maintain maximum function and effectiveness when ions are balanced at 80% negative and 20% positive. An ionic foot detox has a sustain effect lasting up to 48 hours after the treatment through sweat and urination so we highly recommend to drink plenty of water and stay away from acidic foods for maximum effectiveness. Ionic foot bath is safe and gentle yet effective for helping blood sugar levels and cholesterol, candida and other fungal infections, skin problems, digestive disorders and cancer. It is NOT recommended for individuals with battery operated implants such as pacemaker, defibrillator, or organ transplant recipient. CHAIR MASSAGE
A stiff neck. Aching wrists. Shoulders that feel as if someone folded them up. Anyone who has ever sat behind a desk all day will recognize the symptoms of workplace fatigue. According to David Palmer, co-developer of the first massage chair and founder of the TouchPro Institute in San Francisco, most office-related physical symptoms can be attributed to loss of circulation. Tight muscles caused by stress and sitting behind a desk all day, especially at a work station that is not ergonomically designed, can impede blood and lymph flow through the body. The result is mental fogginess, decreased energy and susceptibility to repetitive stress injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome. Chair massage counters the circulatory problems inherent with office work—and provide a appreciated break for employees. Sitting in a massage chair opens up the back muscles, relieves strain on the neck and provides a gentle respite for eyes usually glued to a computer monitor. Even 15 minutes of massage to the neck, back, arms and hands can increase circulation, returning energy levels and helping keep the body injury free. Massages appear to helped improve morale and reduce stress, illness and absence. Call or email today for details.
