Massage & Bodywork

Swedish Massage is a full body relaxation, stress reducing massage performed with a combination of Swedish strokes using light to medium pressure. Addresses the superficial layers of muscles, fascia, and other structures. Alleviates stress and promotes circulation and relaxation.

Touch is the first sense to develop in humans. It is essential to our health and well-being. Babies have been known to fail to thrive and even die without an adequate amount of physical contact. It’s been proven that children who receive healthy touch are more likely to grow up to be adults with healthy [...]

Thirty minute massage for focus areas.    

Deep Tissue Massage is typically not a full body massage, but is focused on specific areas of injury or chronic tension utilizing focused deep tissue techniques. Techniques can include Trigger Point, Sportsmassage, Myofascial Release, Active and Passive Stretching. See Practitioner bios for individual deep tissue techniques used or call us at 919-730-4542 for a recommendation [...]

Allow the warmth, the weight and the hypnotic gliding of warm river stones to radiate throughout your body. The heated stones are used in conjunction with either Swedish or Deep Tissue massage techniques to support the tissue in softening and relaxing. Stones can also be placed on the body to deliver warmth to specific areas.

Pregnancy massage focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience. Specific techniques can reduce pregnancy discomforts and concerns and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.

Focuses on opening, cleansing and balancing the body in preparation for conceiving. Specific massage techniques are used to support conception. Work is focused on the abdomen, back, pelvis, feet and head. Fertility massage is optimal when received 3 to 6 months prior to conception. Timing of fertility massage is important. The Massage should be scheduled [...]

Abyhanga –Copious amounts of warmed, herbal oil nourishes the skin, aids in removing impurities, stimulates both arterial and lymphatic circulation and calms the central nervous system, promoting a blissful sensation. Abyhanga is both calming and vigorous. Abhyanga –Swedhana (Oil Massage with Infrared Sauna following) – Post-massage, our Infrared Sauna liquefies, loosens and removes impurities and [...]

Every body system, including the organs, endocrine system, energy meridians, and nerves are mapped out on the feet. Stimulating these points causes a reaction in the corresponding parts of the body. The principles of reflexology are relaxation, bringing back a state of balance, release of toxins/toxic emotions and improving circulation in areas of tension. 

Raindrop Technique or “Raindrop Therapy” was created by Dr. Gary Young in the 1980′s. Dr. Young used specific essential oils as part of his own natural therapy to recover from a serious logging accident. During his extensive research he studied the effect of using therapeutic essential oils for chronic back pain, scoliosis and other muscle [...]

The flow and balance of energy in the human body is the foundation of good health. Health is experienced when energy systems function in their natural state, and when it flows smoothly without significant blockage. When energy is unbalanced, blocked or fixed due to stress or other factors, pain and disease arise.Reiki is a Japanese [...]

Must be scheduled with a minimum of a 30 minute massage. Dry Skin Brushing: Aids in sloughing dead skin cells. increases nutrient absorption, improves cell renewal, increases lymphatic circulation, energizes the nerve endings near the skin’s surface and improves overall appearance of your skin. $15 (10 minutes) Hand/Foot Reflexology: The practice of applying pressure to [...]

Couples Massage is for any two people who want to spend some quality, relaxed time together. Packages include (2) massage of your choice plus optional infrared sauna or mini-treatments for an additional charge. Packages start at $146 which includes (2) 60 minute Swedish massage. Please give us a call at (919) 730-4542 to schedule.   [...]

The flow and balance of energy in the human body is the foundation of good health. Health is experienced when energy systems function in their natural state, and when it flows smoothly without significant blockage. When energy is unbalanced, blocked or fixed due to stress or other factors, pain and disease arise. Reiki-ssage combine massage [...]

The Bellanina Facelift Massage has a primary focus on the 30 minute facial massage sequence. It’s designed to brighten the appearance of the skin, tonify the musculature of the face and reduce puffiness. Includes: A 30 minute aromatherapy facial massage sequence designed to tone, smooth and lift the skin. The massage relaxes the musculature of face [...]

Since ancient Egyptian times, sound has been revered as a medicinal practice. Most of us have experienced the emotionally transformative nature of music. With sound therapy, specific musical tones are designed to affect different parts of the body — the viscera, muscle tissue, fascia, nervous system, emotional states, and energetic field. Using a system developed by the Acutonics Institute [...]

Lymphatic drainage massage is a profound technique to help increase lymph flow. Via massage, harmful substances are removed from the tissues and neutralized in the nodes. Lymphatic drainage can be applied to clients who are suffering from a lack of energy or a sluggish immune system. It can help clear the tissue of debris and [...]

Ayurvedic head massage focuses on the shoulders, neck, face and head, the areas most vulnerable to stress and tension. The head massage induces a state of calm, peace and tranquility and promotes high levels of alertness and concentration. During this session, oil will be kept for a suitable period on the head of an individual. [...]

A Japanese bodywork modality that involves hand and finger compressions and acupressure along the energetic meridians of the body.  Typically performed on floor cushions or mats with the patient dressed in loose clothing, the Shiatsu therapist employs stretching and compression in the treatment.  Shiatsu is often described as very rhythmic and relaxing.   60 minutes – $69, 75 [...]

 “Ashi” in Japanese means “foot” and “atsu” means “pressure.” Ashiatsu offers deep, gliding compression and traction using the therapists feet. Ashiatsu may also include some work with the therapists hands, forearms or elbows with passive or active stretching. Because the foot offers a larger surface area compared to the hand, the therapist is able to [...]

Translated means “push pull”.  This style of Traditional Chinese medical massage incorporates techniques similar to chiropractic, osteopathic, and physical therapies.   This modality is used mostly for medical purposes instead of relaxation and works to correct musculoskeletal conditions as well as internal diseases.  Tui Na utilizes a variety of hand techniques, such as pushing and [...]

A process of applying glass or plastic suction cups to move stagnation by loosening tight musculature, softening fascia, and promoting circulation of blood and fluids. By creating a partial vacuum within the cups, skin, layers of connective tissue, and muscle are pulled in, thereby stimulating the blood vessels, softening tissue and the ground substance within [...]

Acupuncture is an ancient manual therapy involving the insertion of thin filaments into specific acupuncture points. Each meridian is connected to 2 organs in the body and every pathology of the body, whether it’s emotional, physical or mental corresponds to specific organs. This informs the practitioner with regard to what meridians and points need to [...]