Aromatherapy is always complementary at Stir!
Aromatherapy utilizes essential oils to promote health and well-being. Aside from enhancing your massage, aromatherapy can be used to help relieve mental stress, reduce inflammation, improve concentration, etc.
If a particular effect or aroma is desired, just ask your therapist for recommendations!
All oils used are therapeutic grade and should not cause irritation.
Thai bodywork is performed while you are fully clothed (in loose clothing) on a thick floor mat. While you relax, you are moved through a gentle flow of positions, combined with rocking, pulling, stretching, and compressions. The therapist may use palms, fists, elbows, knees, legs, or feet to apply compressions or move you during session.
This style of massage may not be suited for everyone. If you can not manage a beginner yoga class, it may be best to stick to another service for now.
Cupping utilizes small, specialized cups to create a vacuum on the skin and serve as a decompression therapy. Cupping therapy creates deep decompression of muscles in multiple areas and can help relieve chronic stress, trigger points, improve circulation, and even help with scar tissue. The benefits of cupping are scientifically founded and these tools are used in physical therapy, chiropractic care, and sports training.
Cupping may leave residual marks, but these are not bruises and should not hurt. These marks are a localized histamine reaction in the skin which may promote healthy immune response.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries.
Swedish Massage is a relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Integrated massage is tailored to suit your needs. Whether you have a chronic issue, deep tension, or simply want an indulgently relaxing experience, this massage is for you! The therapist will work with you to establish your needs and desired outcomes from the session. A combination of modalities and customized pressure is utilized, with attention directed to any areas needing extra care.
Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Prenatal Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. Performed in a supported side-lying position, this relaxing treatment can alleviate stress, improve circulation, and provide mother-to-be some much needed peace.
A targeted massage designed to alleviate tension in the head, neck, and shoulders. Myofascial release, acupressure, aromatherapy, scalp and face massage may all be utilized during this session. Also available as an add-on (15 minutes for $25)
Designed to alleviate common tension and ease chronic conditions in the feet and lower leg. This session combines heat, stretching, aromatherapy, and various massage techniques to leave your feet feeling brand new