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About Massage
Massage is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and has proven beneficial to many chronic conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis and bursitis. Massage helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living.
Massage provides relief to people from all walks of life: the weekend or competitive athlete, the home gardener, or the over-stressed executive struggling to keep pace in today's economy. Massage enhances flexibility and circulation.
Care of your body should be at the top of your priority list. You will feel and look better if you take the necessary steps regarding health and nutrition in this age of increased longevity. Stress relief alone can improve your vitality and state-of-mind. Massage and bodywork therapies could play an important role in your life.
Benefits of Massage
  • Releases chronic muscular tension and pain
  • Improves circulation
  • Increases joint flexibility
  • Reduces mental and physical fatigue and stress
  • Promotes faster healing of injured muscular tissue
  • Improves posture
  • Reduces blood pressure
  • Promotes better sleep
  • Improves concentration
  • Reduces anexity
  • Creates an overall sense of well being
  • Improves relaxation
  • Relaxes the nervous system
  • Restores energy
Signs of Too Much Stress
Signs that your optimal level of stress has been exceeded include:
  • chronic muscle
  • tension (especially in the neck and back)
  • short temper
  • anxiety
  • excessive worry
  • insomnia
  • chronic fatigue
  • general nervousness
  • feeling "burnt-out" or "stressed out"
Chronic health problems associated with a prolonged stress response include:
  • tension headache
  • backache
  • ulcers
  • blood sugar irregularities
  • high blood pressure
  • heart disease
Thus too much stress has a general negative effect, leaving us vulnerable to many diseases, and inhibiting recovery as well. top
How Therapeutic Massage Helps Relieve Stress
Therapeutic massage helps restore balance, and brings the body back to normal by triggering the relaxation response. Massage also relieves many of the mental and physical problems caused by prolonged stress.
Relaxation Response: The relaxation response is literally the flip-side of the stress response, bringing the body back to normal function.
Physical Relief: Chronic stress often leaves chronic muscular tension, trigger points, and poor circulation. These problems respond well to traditional massage techniques, deep tissue massage, and other forms of therapeutic bodywork.
Mental Relief: Massage can be thought of as a 1-hour vacation from stress, a get-away from life and its challenges. During a massage, you create a peaceful space and give yourself permission to relax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there things I should avoid prior to a massage?
Alcoholic beverages should be avoided before any spa service.
What should I do before I get a massage?
Sharon will consult with you before each session and custom fit your massage to tailor your needs.
Your safety and wellness are of great concern to us. If you are pregnant, have heart or circulatory problems, or have diabetes, please avoid all heat treatments such as steam and body cocoons. To assure the services you choose are not contraindicated, Sharon requests all clients fill out a client information form so she can find out any medications you are taking and any health problems or concerns you may have.
What Should I Do During the Massage or Bodywork Session?
Make yourself comfortable. Sharon will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes and completely relax. Others like to talk during their session. Feel free to ask questions about massage and bodywork in general or about the particular technique you are receiving.
How Often Should I Get a Massage?
Your therapist will evaluate, discuss, and recommend a treatment schedule according to your specific needs. Some clients need weekly appointments, some biweekly, some monthly. The more often you receive a massage the longer the benefits will be noticed. Remember sometimes it takes years to build up the pain you are experiencing. Easing the pain may not be overnight.
Must I Be Completely Undressed?
Most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, you may decide what amount of clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort. You will be properly draped during the session.
Will the Therapist Be Present When I Disrobe?
Sharon will leave the room while you undress, relax on the table and cover yourself with the clean sheet provided.
Will I Be Covered During the Session?
You will be properly draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed.
What should I do after my massage?
It is important that you drink plenty of water after a massage or body treatment in order to help flush out the toxins that may be released during massage and other Spa body services. Failure to do so may result in Flu-like symptoms. top
Menu of Services

Swedish Massage
A therapeutic full body treatment designed to promote relaxation, improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and reduce stress. It's most traditional relaxing massage that aiding the body in cleansing itself of toxins. Swedish massage uses a system of long, gliding strokes, kneading and friction to improve circulation and relaxation.
90 minutes $90.00
60 minutes $60.00
30 minutes $30.00
 
Swedish Massage Packages
When you buy sessions in advance, you save money and time. See the description on Swedish Massage above for more information on the techniques used.
  • 4 Sessions - a $20.00 savings
90 minutes $340.00
60 minutes $220.00
 
  • 6 Sessions - a $60.00 savings
90 minutes $480.00
60 minutes $300.00
 
Deep Tissue Massage
This is a massage of the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissues of the body. It's used to provide a more therapeutic effect by massaging all layers from superficial (closer to the skin) to deep (closer to the bone). It relaxes the muscles, rids them of built up metabolic waste, and helps release adhesions between muscles and connective tissues. It can also be useful in preventing scar tissue build up from injuries to muscles and connective tissues.
60 minutes $70.00
90 minutes $100.00
 
Ashiatsu Massage
Ashiastu Massage is a type of deep pressure massage where the therapist uses the feet to deliver the massage to the client while holding on to the overhead bars for balance & support while the client relaxes on a comfy massage table.
60 minutes $85.00
 
Aromatherapy Massage
A nurturing treatment using refined essential oils extracted from plants and flowers. Essential oils are very therapeutic and help to fortify the function of the internal organs, boost the body's defense system, and improve circulation. Aromatherapy is for the emotional body as well as for the physical body. This light massage induces relaxation and increases energy, while reducing the effects of stress and restoring balance to mind, body and spirit.
60 minutes $70.00
 
Hot Rock Massage
Smooth, polished Basalt Lava Stones are heated and incorporated into the massage for the ultimate in relaxation. Hot stone therapy goes beyond the physical benefits of a typical massage. It allows for a more balanced and centered state of well-being. Warm stones release muscles and joint tension, creating a deeper state of relaxation.
60 minutes $90.00
 
Couple's Massages
Prices vary based on selection of massage
90 minutes price varies
60 minutes price varies
 
Chair Massage
10 minute minimum.
10 minutes $10.00
Additional minutes $1.00
 

Current Specials
Punch Card
Every client will get receive a punch card, that allows you to get your 11th massage for free.
Postcard Promotions
Sharon sends out seasonal specials on postcards that have discounts listed on them. Watch for your postcard in the mail. Contact Sharon if you want to be added to the mailing list.
Gift Certificates
Give a gift that shows you really care. Choose how many sessions to you want to give.
Things To Know
Sharon accepts checks, cash & major credit cards.
Out calls may have an additional fee. Contact Sharon for details.
Spa Parties Available.
Discount group rates available. Additional fee for outcalls. Outcalls may be utilized in the office, health fairs, business engagements, sports events or any other special event. top
  
 
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