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Shiatsu Massage Therapy
At Cassiope Salon, prepare yourself for a relaxing treatment that dates back to ancient Japan.
A shiatsu massage is a therapeutic technique that uses the fingers and palms to apply pressure to particular parts of the body. By definition, the word shiatsu means, “finger pressure”.
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Shiatsu Massage
The purpose of this delicate, yet simple practice is to maintain the body’s good health by warding off illness. Practioners use manipulative techniques and hand pressure to correct the imbalances of the body and enhance the body’s energy flow.
The view of Traditional Chinese Medicine is that energy; “chi” circulates along channels called meridians. Free flowing chi brings strong fresh energy and carries away spent energy together with toxins. For example, headache, sleeplessness, or depression is all viewed as blocked or diverted chi, which must be cleared and restored through the circulation of good chi.
Cassiope Salon’s trained shiatsu masseuse works in harmony with the body’s chi. By using the palms, fingers and thumbs, our masseuse will apply a still, relaxed pressure at various points on the body.
The results are profound and numerous. In general, a shiatsu massage has been known to promote a greater sense of health and well being by adjusting the body’s physical structure and its natural inner energies. Specifically, it may be beneficial for:
Swedish Massage
The technique uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage and relax muscles. It works by applying pressure to the body’s outer layer of muscles in order to reach the deeper set of muscles and bones. The strokes are masterfully applied by rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.
The results are amazing. Swedish massage has been shown to:
- Shorten recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes
- Increase circulation without increasing heart load
- Stretch the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable
- Reduce pain, joint stiffness and improve function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks
- Stimulate the skin and nervous system while at the same time soothing the nerves
- Reduce emotional and physical stress
- Swedish massage is suggested in a regular program for stress management
Reflexology
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Eyebrow threading is a depilation technique which originated in India and also widely practiced in the Middle East. The hair removal technique is not just for the eyebrows, threading can be used to remove other facial hair as well.
Eyebrow threading can be used to eliminate a unibrow, raise the arch of the eyebrow or add shape and definition to the brow. Because it removes hair by the follicle, it is a reasonably long lasting hair removal technique as well. Repeat visits after three to four weeks are standard. It is safe and no chemical ingredients and will not harm the skin like wax and some depilatory creams can. If done correctly, the skin should not be red or irritated for more than a few minutes after the eyebrow threading session!
