What is Nirvana massage therapy?
At Nirvana Massage Therapy, our team of massage therapists is dedicated to providing consistent, custom tailored, high-quality therapeutic massage. Combining technique and experience, our goal is to relieve pain, release stress, improve performance and restore balance to mind and body. Set within the beautiful surroundings of Nirvana Spa, Nirvana Health offers compelling benefits to anyone suffering from conditions such as painful joints, arthritis, sports injuries or reduced mobility, as well as those convalescing post-surgery.
What is the difference between a massage and a holistic massage?
A: Holistic spa treatments address the mind, body, and spirit, while traditional treatments primarily focus on physical symptoms and surface-level relaxation. How does holistic massage differ from a regular massage? While regular massage often focuses on specific physical issues, holistic massage considers the whole person, aiming to balance mind, body, and spirit.A full body massage typically includes the back, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, legs, feet, and sometimes glutes and scalp.
What is the concept of holistic massage?
A holistic massage is a treatment that involves the whole person – mind, body and spirit. The aim is to bring the body into homeostasis. The physical, mental and emotional effects are many and varied: the promotion of relaxation reduces muscle tension and anxiety, improving sleep and reducing stress. Increased endorphins, serotonin and dopamine hormones is a common benefit gained through massage. Endorphins, serotonin and dopamine are positive hormones that circulate around the body.In a female to male body massage, a female therapist provides a comprehensive full-body treatment for a male client using her hands. This practice fosters both physical relief and emotional connection, which can help alleviate discomfort and encourage relaxation.The massage typically starts with lighter pressure to warm your muscles, gradually getting deeper as your body relaxes. Your therapist may use various oils or lotions, sometimes adding aromatherapy to enhance the healing effects. They’ll check in regularly about pressure and comfort levels.Swedish massage: This type uses gentle, flowing strokes that promote relaxation. This is usually recommended for first-timers or for those looking for a more calming experience. Deep tissue massage: This type is especially helpful if you’re dealing with muscle tension caused by stress.
What do you wear to a holistic massage?
At Spa & Massage, therapists recommend selecting loose, breathable clothing to accommodate lingering oils or lotions and to support the body’s natural relaxation post-treatment. Soft fabrics such as cotton or bamboo allow the skin to breathe and minimize irritation, especially if muscles are tender. If it’s comfortable, most people remove all their clothes except underwear or swimwear. These clothes should fit well and not restrict movement during the session. Your therapist may remove some clothing depending on the massage technique.
Do you take clothes off during a massage?
For individuals who plan on having a full body massage and are comfortable with removing clothing, the standard is to keep your undergarments on. It’s a good idea not to remove all of your clothing unless your therapist has requested you do so. Your therapist can modify the treatment to work directly over clothing or over sheets if desired. It is up to you on which articles of clothing to remove as you will be instructed to undress to your comfort level, however, most patients choose to fully disrobe.It’s up to you. Women usually remove their bras to allow the massage therapist to work on the back and shoulder area without getting massage oil or lotion on the bra. If your problem area is your low back, hips, buttocks, or groin, tight-fitting or large underwear can sometimes get in the way of massage work.Your comfort and your therapist’s professional standards set the boundaries. There is no single right way to dress or undress for massage. Fully clothed, partially undressed or naked can all be correct. Personal comfort and clear communication between both client and therapist is what sets the rules.