Massage Therapy
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Swedish MassageThe Swedish body massage is the combination of many different techniques rolled into one session. During this therapy session the therapist will work with the soft tissues and muscles in the body to help restore balance and health.
The end result will relax all of the muscles in your body and to release any pain that tension may exist. A Swedish body massage is the perfect way for anyone who is overly worked and stressed out to relax their body and mind. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. And it may even help after an injury. 60 minutes | $105.00 90 minutes | $140.00 60 minutes with cupping | $115.00 90 minutes with cupping | $150.00 DEEP TISSUE MASSAGEDeep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain in order to reach the sub-layer of muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). 30 minutes | $75.00 60 minutes | $115.00 90 minutes | $150.00 Couple Services
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Oil Relaxation MassageThe subtle scent from organic lavender helps to induce a state of relaxation while melting away stress. Sesame seed oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic practice to increase circulation providing the skin and the muscle with the nutrients they crave. Arnica oil helps provide relief and healing, while the jojoba oil is ultra-moisturizing and will leave the skin hydrated and smooth.
60 minutes | $140.00 90 minutes | $175.00 Hot Stone MassageDuring a hot stone massage, the techniques of a regular massage are applied. However, the therapist also works with hot stones that are placed on specific parts of the body.
The stones are smooth and flat and usually made of the volcanic rock type called basalt. These particular stones are chosen because they retain heat. The stones used for a hot stone massage are placed in hot water to warm up before being applied. They are then placed onto specific areas of the body. 60 minutes | $145.00 90 minutes | $175.00 Pregnancy/Prenatal MassagePrenatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy. It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue.
60 minutes | $105.00 Trigger Point TherapyTrigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body.
60 minutes | $115.00 Headache/Migraine/Neck Pain Relief MassageDo you suffer from headaches or migraines? What about neck pain? Holding all of your tension in your shoulders and neck?
Don't let headaches and neck pain slow you down. Let us melt the tension with this specialized massage which focuses on your upper body, head, and neck. We use heat, trigger points, and stretching to help relieve your pain. 45 minutes | $90.00 Herbal Poultice MassageThai poultice massage is a technique that involves special poultices made of herbs and spices that are wrapped in muslin or cotton and steam-heated. ... During massage, the poultices provide moist and nutrient-rich relaxation to the skin and muscles.
At The Saratoga Day Spa you will be able to choose your herbs. 60 minutes | $140.00 90 minutes | $165.00 |
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Precautions for Massage/Bodywork TherapyThe following precautions should be observed by Massage/Bodywork therapists when conducting their practice.
Massage/Bodywork therapists should not treat a patient or client:
Massage/Bodywork therapists should not treat a patient or client:
- When the therapist or patient/client is in an altered state of cognitive awareness from the use of prescription, and/or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, or other substances, and the patient/client cannot give informed consent and/or the therapist cannot provide appropriate treatment. Consent for the patient/client may be given by guardians and other caregivers when authorized to do so.
- If a patient/client refuses to give the therapist consent to confer with his or her health care practitioner regarding massage/bodywork therapy when such consultation is essential to the patient's/client's health and safety, the therapist should not treat the patient.
- When the therapist or patient/client has a fever or contagious disease
- If the patient/client is on any medication that would be expected to weaken bone structure and/or connective tissue or lead to enhanced bleeding
- When the patient/client has edema due to chronic heart failure or kidney failure
- When the patient/client has decreased sensation, as for example, with diabetes
- If the patient/client has an inflammatory condition in the acute stage
- When the patient/client has acute phlebitis and/or deep venous thrombosis
- When the patient/client has had an acute trauma or recent surgery
- While massage of splint muscles around a swollen joint is appropriate, direct pressure to the joint itself should be avoided.
- Avoid the local site of unstable fractures, open wounds, hematomas, varicosities, recently healed scars, burns, and foreign bodies or implanted hardware.
- In the first trimester of pregnancy, no deep sacral work or abdominal massage should be done.
- If the patient/client has cancer or other tumors or has acute or chronic infection in the skin or deeper tissues, seek the recommendation of the patient/client's physician or nurse practitioner after obtaining the consent of the patient/client.
- If the patient/client is overheated due to hot tub, sauna, or exercise, apply appropriate techniques.