• Types of Massage
• Fees
• Service Information
• Licensed Therapists
• Ayurveda
• Testimonials

     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, Esalen, Kinesio Taping, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Reflexology, and Raindrop Therapy. Our massage establishment number is MM002694.
      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.

Healing Art of Massage Therapy

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.

Raindrop Therapy

     Aromatherapy utilizes nine essential oils, some individual and some blends. The oils are layered one at a time onto the client’s back with light, repetitive strokes; the feet and lower legs also receive several of the oils. It is designed to bring the body into structural and electrical alignment. Only therapeutic grade oils are used.

Esalen

     Unique in that personal attention is the cornerstone of the technique, as well as no specific time limit. Long lengthening strokes, the gentle rolling of deep muscle layers, and soothing rocking bring the mind, body and spirit into perfect harmony. This equilibrium, as well as the meditative “letting go” of receiving such caring touch, make Esalen a truly nurturing and personally rewarding experience.

Fees

$73 for 60 min. treatments
$40 for 30 min. treatments
$85 for Advanced and Ayruvedic $100 for 90 min.
$90 for 60 min. and House Calls
$1 per min. for Chair Massage

Kinesio Taping

     A new and effective method of pain management. KT is used to treat all kinds of musculo-skeletal pain, nagging aches and pains, and muscles that act up during a workout. KT is applied over muscles to relax and support them on a 24 hour a day basis. Kinesion Tex is an extremely high quality elastic tape worn on the skin for an extended period of 3-5 days without irritation. The four major benefits are: Muscle Function, Joint Function, Lymphatic Function, and Skin Function. Cost: $25.

Healing Art of Touch Therapy-

Fee: $ 85 for 60 min. treatments

Lymph 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.

Cranial Sacral 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.

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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 and
Master Card.

           Massage establishment number:                            MM002694

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Licensed Massage Therapists

  
 Kandy Love
  Modalities: Swedish Relaxation   Massage;Integrated Awareness®; Certified St. John’s Neuromuscular; Upledger Craniosacral I, II, SER I, and Visceral Manipulation I; Raindrop Therapy; Reiki I & II
ma#9704

  Scott Helm, LMT #MA 31642  
 Scott Helm has been a Licensed Massage Therapist and Instructor in the Southwest Florida area since 1999
Therapeutic Massage modalities used:
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, Active Isolated Stretching, Kinesio Taping, Sports Massage, Myo-Fascial Release, Reflexology, Ayurvedic Balancing, Sound Healing, Hot Rocks, Vibration Therapy, Energy Healing, Trigger Point, and Chair Massage.  Scott also resently became a Certified Level I Qi Gong Instructor offering classes at the center on Monday at 7pm and Saturday at 1pm. Go to www.scotthelm1.iwantamassage.com for more info about Scott or email helmhands@hotmail.com.

  Becky Avers
  LMT #MA38728
  Modalities: Becky has been a licensed massage thereapist since 1990.  Therapuetic Modalities used:  CranioSacral I, II, SER I, II, Advanced, & Pediatrics; Lymph Drainage Therapy I, II, III, & Advanced; Visceral Manipulation I, Neuromuscular & Myofascial Therapies; Whole Body View & Slipstream Therapy.  Also, Becky is a certified Gyrokenisis trainer.

  Marlowe Bogle
  LMT #MA33153
  Modalities: Swedish Relaxation Massage;   Upledger Craniosacral I; Neuromuscular with Trigger Points; Reiki I, II, III

       
  Kathy Bledsoe
  LMT #MA47596
  Modalities: Swedish Relaxation Massage;   Integrated Awareness® Teacher

  Eileen Slack
  LMT #MA0012902
  Modalities: Esalen Certified; Australian   Certified Clinical Massage; Japanese Reiki; Chinese Tiuna

Tami Salvaggio
  LMT #MA56557
  Modalities: Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue Massage and Massage Cupping.

Cindy Highsmith Myron
LMT #MA58004
Swedish Relaxation Massage, Reiki Master, BodyTalk
Visit Cindy's website at http://www.cindyhm.massagetherapy.com/index.html

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Ayurveda

Shankara

About Ayurveda

According to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (translation: science of life), there exist dynamic principles that govern our body, mind and consciousness. Those same principles permeate the entire creation. These are: space, air, fire, water and earth. Of those five elements, air, fire and water are the most dynamic.

Ayurveda recognizes three constitutions (doshas) based on these principles:

Vata dosha represents air and space.

Pitta dosha represents fire as well as water.

Kapha dosha represents water and earth.

All the elements are present in every individual but their specific combination and proportion varies from person to person. At the time of conception, the proportion and particular combination of Vata, Pitta and Kapha is determined. This is called prakruti and it does not usually change during our lifetime.

The state of our constitution in the moment is called vikruti. At some point or another, due to stress, poor lifestyle habit and so on, imbalances set in. We move away from our nature and as a result we experience discomfort in the system. The aim of Ayurveda is to bring back that balance. When there is balance, health flourishes. Bringing balance assists us in experiencing our full potential.

There are many ways to restore balance. Proper food and exercise for our constitution, healthy lifestyle habits, relaxation and meditation are some of the most important ones.

The use of this Balancing Bowl is a wonderful complement in helping the system move towards balance.

Marma Points

Marma points by ancient definition are the points where energy becomes matter in the human body. They form the most basic energy system in the body. They comprise in essence, the body’s fundamental immune system. They are the subtlest energy corridors in the body, the easiest to get blocked, and the easiest to unblock. Simply one’s own attention, or the attention of another, especially aided by touch, can easily unblock the marma points, and liberate a great amount of energy into a person’s being and body. Marma points are direct connections to the space that is within each of us. Subtlest of the five elements that compose our bodies is the element of space, which pervades throughout. If a person has experienced the expansion of the space element in them, through meditation or deep relaxation, one knows the blissful feeling associated with it.  Marma points when stimulated and harmonized, open the space in the body, and expand the mind also.  Knowing this, the therapist should be very mindful (with their attention), and silent. This mindfulness and this silence will only further enhance the effects of the simple hand positions on the correct points and the person on the table will undoubtedly benefit. Rarely do individuals have the opportunity given to them to have a glimpse of their empty silent nature. Few things give as much rest in so short a time. This is a very beautiful technique.

Health & Harmony Center is offering three Ayurveda treatments, including aromatherapy, and the Ayurveda skin care, Shankara. The treatments include Foot Care with the Balancing Bowl, Head Marma, and Shirodara and are done with awareness and silence. These are very relaxing, subtle and yet powerful, and encourage clients to open and experience a greater sense of space.

Testimonials

Aug. 10, 2007

Hi Kandy...

I so enjoyed being with all of you in your studio today. Scott Helm's massage and cranial work was the best I've ever had. He didn't just push hard on muscles as some therapists do. He deliberately and skillfully worked on the subtle body and energy which made all of the difference. He is obviously a well trained, well educated and gifted healer. My sincere thanks to him for giving me much needed relief today.

August 13, 2007

Dear Kandy & Scott,
Thank you for participating in this two-day, fun-filled event. We greatly appreciate your help in making our benefit fair a success. Many of our employees are new to the area and this fair is one way of informing our employees about services available to them in Lee and Collier counties.

Thank you for your donation for our employee drawing. We are so glad you could support us again this year. I have enclosed a list of donations and winners for your enjoyment. THANK YOU!

Sincerely,
Cindy McCullough
Insurance Coordinator
The City of Fort Myers

Aug. 15, 2007 

Thanks, Kandy. I was just thinking about you as I was doing my practice. I am enjoying my backbender and Buddha that I bought while with you last week. Truly, Scott worked wonders with my head and neck and shoulders. I am still pain free for the first time in four months! Please pass the word to him. I am using the still point inducer that I got from you as well.

Best Regards,
Shelley Starbuck

March 12, 2008

Dear Kandy,

Thank you for creating "Health and Harmony"! Your place was my home away from home while I was in Fort Myers. Your center is full of love, ease, warmth, and exploration! I truly enjoyed the yoga classes, yours especially. Meredith is a delight! My massage from Scott was wonderful. Thank you all for your hospitality and generosity! I hope to visit and renew myself again in your space!

Love,
Susan Gellman

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For appointments, please call us at
239-433-5995.