Therapeutic massage is the skillful and scientific application of touch to the soft tissues of the body with roots in both Western and Eastern cultures. It is utilized as an adjunct to medical treatments and in the promotion of health and wellness. A massage session enhances the function of joints and muscles, improves circulation and body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue. Pain and stress effects are relieved and replaced with balanced energy and vitality. This is possible because nervous, muscular, visceral, circulatory digestive, and facial systems are all affected.
Because of the special abilities and extensive training of the massage therapists at the Health and Harmony Center, we can offer you several different and effective types of massage treatments. These include Swedish, Deep Tissue/Neuromuscular, Craniosacral, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, and Reflexology.

In general, these treatments can provide the client with the following benefits: 1. Enhancement of joint and muscle function. 2. Improvement of circulation digestion and general body tone. 3. Relief from physical, mental, and emotional pain and fatigue. 4. Promotion of relaxation and inner peace. Most treatments last 60 minutes. Some require 90 minutes, and others only 30 minutes. The benefits from these sessions can be felt during the first treatment. We recommend one treatment per month as a minimum. With more frequency, massage does provide greater long-term benefits.

In addition, we offer chair massage, house calls, insurance billing, and speakers for meetings, conferences and luncheons.

The following are brief descriptions of the wide variety of touch modalities offered at the Center.

Swedish Massage

The basic relaxing massage in which all licensed massage therapists are trained. Using long strokes, squeezing and kneading, the therapist improves circulation, works on the superficial layers of muscles to relax them and to improve their range of motion.

Deep Tissue/NeuromuscularTherapy

Deep Tissue is the “hurts so good” technique. It is intended to relieve chronic tensions and muscle spasm, restoring structural integrity. The therapist uses firm strokes and deep sustained finger pressure to work well into the contracted muscle and tendons. It inhibits stress/tension/pain cycle.

Reflexology

Works with the more than 7000 nerve endings in each foot and hand, thus it has a profound effect on the whole body and the whole person. Since the foot and hand are considered mirrors of the body at large, manipulation of specific points on those body maps has a healthful effect on the corresponding body system. The client may remain fully clothed for this treatment.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Enhances the proper functioning of the lymphatic system, which is critical to our body’s ability to drain fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins, and maintain a healthy immune system. The results include reduction in edemas of many origins; relief of chronic inflammation such as sinusitis, acne, eczema, allergies; reduction in symptoms of chronic fatique and fibromyalgia; and deep relaxation to aid insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory.

Craniosacral Therapy – (CST)

A light-touch approach that accesses and treats the craniosacral system---the soft tissues and fluid that protect your brain and spinal cord---producing a profound impact on your central nervous system; allowing it to release deep tensions in the body, relieving pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance.

Infant and Pediatric Craniosacral

A specialized form of Craniosacral Therapy, which soothes your baby and offers more than comfort and relief. Childbirth is a shock for the child and has potential long-term effects. This gentle form of compassionate touch can help avoid or improve such conditions as colic, torticollis, chronic ear infections, dyslexia, hyperkinetic behavior, spasticity.

 

Service Information

House Calls are offered in the privacy of your own home.
- Same-Time Massages can be arranged for friends/partners to receive massage during the same hour.
- Insurance Billing for Medical Massage is provided. A doctor’s prescription is required, as well as insurance provider information.
- Gift Certificates are special gifts for friends and family.
- Payments: Cash, Checks, VISA, Discover, Amex and
Master Card.

An ancient technique that improves health and enhances the quality of life through energy movement. It is a natural and safe method to reduce pain, relieve stress, and nurture feelings of peace. When energy flows throughout the body, it continuously nourishes organs and cells. When energy becomes blocked, it can cause disease and stress. Reiki heals by opening these blocked areas of energy, thus allowing the energy to flow in its natural path.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is an increasingly popular ancient hands-on healing technique that treats everyday aches and pains, illnesses and/or injuries. Reiki can be performed on oneself or another. Although very powerful healing tool, the concept is rather simple. There is energy that is all around us on earth and as human beings we can connect our internal energy to this “universal” or Reiki energy. While this energy has many uses, it has been discovered to have incredible healing abilities. One of the many benefits of Reiki is that it treats the “whole” person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. Many have reported miraculous results.

How does Reiki work?

We are all alive because there is a life force flowing through us. When this flow of life force is disrupted or blocked, we experience disease, sickness, mental/emotional stress, etc. Reiki heals by sending energy to an effected area to clear the energy pathways and allow the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way. This is not unlike the theory of acupuncture and other related health systems. In Reiki, this is done by placing ones hands on the effected area (either on oneself or on another). It really is that simple.
What can be treated?

In its long history of use, Reiki has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury including serious problems like multiple sclerosis, heart disease, fibromyalgia and cancer. It is also used on more common ailments such as headaches/migraines, colds, flues, and sore throats. As well, Reiki can improve the results of nearly all medical treatments by reducing negative side effects, shortening healing time, reducing or eliminating pain, and reducing stress.

Can anyone learn to do Reiki?

Everyone is able to tap into the unlimited supply of “universal” energy. Reiki’s use is not dependent on ones intellect or spiritual development and no prior healing experience is needed. It has been successfully taught to people of all ages and backgrounds. There are millions of people worldwide performing Reiki. The ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense. A Reiki master teacher makes the connection between your internal energy to the universal energy. Once this happens (called an attunement), you will have Reiki ability for the rest of your life. It doesn't wear off and you can never lose it.

Saturday Reiki Nights

With Reiki Masters Karen and Neil Kagan
In its 8th year, this evening is open to those who would like to experience a gentle, yet powerful healing technique. All Reiki practitioners are i nvited to participate. Guests are welcome to join us and receive sessions at no charge. 3rd Saturday of the month at 7:00pm. Cost is free.

Reiki Training Classes

Learn to treat yourself and others during these trainings. Each session is three hours - a small investment for improving the rest of your life! Every month Levels I, II, III, and Master.

Reiki I Training

With Karen and Neil Kagan.
The first level of training for learning the art of energy touch. Good for stress reduction and everyday aches and pains. Call Karen at 332-3885.

Reiki II Training

With Karen and Neil Kagan.
The second level of training for learning the art of energy touch. Call Karen at
332-3885.

Animal Reiki