BODYWORK, ENERGY BALANCING, COUNSELING SERVICES
(These sessions are usually held at our offices in Paoli, PA unless other arrangements are made)
Therapies which bring about balance in mind, body and spirit.
Therapeutic Massage:
Using oils or creams, therapeutic massage works directly on the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue to soothe tight, sore muscles, relieve tension and pain while stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic systems. The practitioners at Essential Wellness provide a variety of integrative techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular. The benefits of massage also include freedom of movement, increased flow of energy, stress reduction, and a greater sense of well-being.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Mother Massage:
During pregnancy, massage can safely, comfortably and effectively relieve the stress of a quickly changing body, whether physical, emotional, or psychological. Massage can help prepare for an easier delivery and ease postpartum recovery.
Shiatsu Massage:
Shiatsu is the Japanese system of Acupressure. It is based on Chinese medical tradition dating back over 5,000 years. Related in theory to acupuncture, Shiatsu is a non-invasive treatment in which the therapists use their hands, fingers, and arms to stimulate key points along internal energy channels known as meridians. This gentle, full-body treatment aids in correcting internal energy imbalances to promote deep relaxation, well-being, and natural healing.
Hot Stone Therapy:
Stone Therapy is an ancient healing art practiced and kept sacred by the Native Americans for generations. Hot Stone Therapy combines the application of heated stones with relaxing massage strokes to release tight muscles, reduce stress and ease tension. The stones can gently work deep into the soft tissues to restore function and to produce deep levels of relaxation. The stones become one with the hands of the therapist, which are guided by spirit, to assist in the body's natural healing process. The stones are considered generators of energy. The increase energy flow into the body creates a balanced state of well-being, while connecting and grounding one to the healing energies of the earth.
Aromatherapy Massage:
Essential Oils are a pure form of living energy and are one of the oldest healing methods known. Our practitioners use the highest quality "Young Living's Essential Oils", a therapeutic grade of oils, to support the health and vitality of the body. Essential oils support the immune, circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, nervous and other body systems. they may be used during a treatment session for stress reduction, pain relief, and for their overall healthful benefits.
Other Integrative Therapies:
Trigger Point - a form of Deep Tissue Therapy. Trigger points are areas of the muscle which become contracted and tender to the touch and may refer pain to different areas of the body. They are released through sustained pressure allowing the muscle to regain normal function.
Myofascial Release - a form of massage with gentle holds and stretches aimed at "unwinding" connective tissue.
Specific Lymphatic Massage - a form of lymphatic massage targeting reduction of painful swelling in the arm, elbow, wrist and hand. Particularly helpful for tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, and arm and lymph node swelling resulting from surgery to the breast or shoulder.
Foot Reflexology:
There are reflex zones on the feet which map the entire body. These zones, when stimulated, effect the well-being of various glands, organs, and structures of the body. Reflexology improves circulation, unblocks nerve impulses and reduces tension.
Cranio-Sacral:
CranioSacral therapists are trained to palpate or feel with their hands the motion of the craniosacral system as an integrated movement with a touch that is very gentle and non-invasive. The therapist is able to feel where points of restriction occur. Inflexibility of the joints of the spine and cranium can all cause abnormal motion in the craniosacral system. This therapy is useful for conditions such as headache, TMJ, chronic pain, and injuries resulting in trauma to the head and spine.
The following techniques are uniquely related to energy balancing and/or emotional release:
Reiki:
Reiki means Universal Life Energy. It is a gentle whole body treatment which relieves physical and emotional blockages, reducing stress and pain. Reiki is safe for all, regardless of physical condition. Reiki is a powerful tool in cases of chronic pain, cancer, during end of life transitioning, and for spiritual/emotional balancing. Reiki supports the body's own natural healing processes.
One Brain Stress Defusion:
Using Kinesiology (muscle testing) and a variety of Vibrational Energy Techniques, appropriate corrections are used to manage stress, enhance performance, learning disabilities, and change the negative beliefs which keep you from reaching your full potential. It works directly with the emotions that limit perception of ourselves, relationships, and abilities. One Brain separates the emotion from the experience which has a direct positive effect on self-esteem, self-confidence and interpersonal skills.
Process Acupressure:
Using acupressure and visualization your awareness expands and you gain valuable insights. These insights may be related to the cause of physical or emotional pain locked in the body. This new awareness can result in release of blocked feelings, chronic body tensions, and old unhealed traumas.
Guided Imagery:
Guided Imagery has been found to be particularly helpful for post-traumatic stress, bereavement, and chronic pain reduction. It becomes a self-help tool to aid you in taking control of your life.
Consultation, Counseling, and Coaching Services:
Offering individual and group sessions for assisting you in living the balanced, healthy life you desire.
- Spiritual Counseling
- Bereavement/Grief Counseling and Support
- Conscious Dying Coaching
- Stress Management
Animal Care/Support Services: (click here for more details)
Animal Communication, Holistic Care, Bereavement Counseling, and Ceremonies are available to support you and your beloved companions.
Flower Essences:
Flower essences are energetic imprints of the life force of plants which interact with our subtle bodies similarly to Homeopathy. Flower essences address the mental and emotional aspects of wellness.