About Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Services

"I have had the grace and blessing of doing 2 Pancha Karma’s with Kim and Terrel. They are both exceptional practitioners, healers, cooks and care givers. Their knowledge of Ayurveda runs very deep and combined with their loving hearts it is phenomenal to be in their care. My experience with them was life changing and deeply healing. I wholly and highly recommend them both."

John Dekadt
Acupuncturist / Ayurvedic Counselor / Musician

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Abhyanga

A powerfully relaxing, warm oil massage with gentle to firm pressure and long fluid strokes to calm the body and mind.

Sessions Available:

  • 60 min. (2-sided)
  • 85 min. (4-sided and seated)

Good For:

insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, stress, overwork, dryness, exhaustion

Benefits:

calms nervous system, increases lymphatic flow to aid detoxification, improves circulation, rejuvenates, balances Vata dosha

Vishesh

A vigorous rhythmic massage with warm oil and firm/deep pressure to remove adhesions in the muscle and connective tissue.

Sessions Available:

  • 60 min.
  • 85 min.

Good For:

muscle aches and pains, mental tension, stiff joints, sluggishness

Benefits:

relaxes the body and mind, releases adhesions in muscle and connective tissue, improves circulation, joint mobility, and lymphatic flow, warms the tissues, balances Kapha and Pitta doshas

Udvartina

A stimulating massage with herbal powders and warm oils to powerfully exfoliate and deeply detoxify the tissues.

Sessions Available:

  • 60 min. (2-sided)
  • 90 min. (4-sided)

Good For:

obesity, lymphatic congestion, sluggishness, detoxification or cleansing, certain skin conditions.

Benefits:

cleanses and nourishes the skin, increases circulation and lymphatic flow, breaks down excess adipose tissue, reduces kapha dosha.

Garshana

An invigorating dry massage with raw silk gloves stimulates the body's healing energies and prepares the skin to absorb herbalized oils.

Sessions Available:

  • 15 min. add-on*

* available with Abhyanga or Vishesh massages

Good For: 

dry skin, sluggishness, lethargy

Benefits:

exfoliates and rejuvenates skin, increases circulation of blood and lymphatic flow, aids in detoxification, energizes, uplifts, and balances all doshas

Swedna

An herbalized, full-body steam to cleanse excess heat and toxins from the tissues, performed on the massage table with a specialized tent; can stand alone or follow any of the bodywork treatments.

Sessions Available:

  • 30 min.*

* - can be booked as either a stand-alone or as an add-on to a bodywork session.

Good For:

heaviness, sluggishness, congestion, muscle aches, joint stiffness, certain skin conditions, heat intolerance.

Benefits:

drains the lymphatic system for detoxification, cleanses the body and mind, revitalizes skin, relaxes muscles, balances all doshas.

Marma

Gentle stimulation of the 108 energy centers of the body by means of touch therapy and aromatherapy rebalances the pranic body and creates and overall sense of peace and well-being.

Sessions Available:

  • 30 min.*
  • 60 min.
  • 90 min.

* - add-on to bodywork session

Good For:

conditions of the nervous system, chronic tension areas, trauma or injury, overactive mind, imbalances of prana, emotional disturbances.

Benefits:

balances the flow of prana, removes energetic blockages, calms the body and mind and emotions, stimulates the body's natural healing energy.

Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya (SAN)

A vigorous massage for the head, neck, and shoulders followed by a eucalyptus steam and then ginger nasya(nasal) drops to clear out congestion of the sinuses and the lymphatics of the upper body.

Sessions:

  • 75 minute session

Good For:

sinus and lung congestion, allergies, cloudy mind and senses, cough, cold, neck and shoulder tension, headaches.

Benefits:

clears sinus congestion, opens breathing passages, aids in draining excess lymph, relaxes muscles, improves mental clarity and sense perception, balances Kapha dosha.

Note: Abyanga or vishesh are an excellent addition to a SAN treatment

Shirodhara

A continuous stream of warm oil poured over the third eye area and forehead works directly on the central nervous system to quiet the mind and deeply relax the entire body.

Sessions Available:

  • 30 minute session
  • 45 minute session

Good For:

conditions of the nervous system, anxiety, insomnia, nervous conditions, headaches, stress, overwork, exhaustion, jaw pain, restless body and mind.

Benefits:

relaxes muscles of the head, neck, and shoulders, calms the central nervous system, quiets the mind, may induce profound relaxation and deep states of meditation, balances Vata dosha.

 

Note: Price is dependant on the type of oil.

Potli

Warm bundles of an herbal mixture are soaked and heated in medicated oils, then used to massage the body, especially joints and spine.

Sessions Available

  • 30 minute session

Good For:

muscular aches and pains around joints or spine, imbalances of the spine, joint inflammation, stiff joints.

Benefits:

reduces inflammation of the tissues, warms muscles increasing circulation and relieving tension, rejuvenates joints and spine, releases adhesions.

Note: Potli and bastis are often combined in session to maximize the therapeutic results. For deep rejuvenation in areas with injury or chronic imbalance, a series of these sessions, once or twice a week for a total of eight weeks, is recommended.

Kati Basti

A mold of flours is shaped around the low back and sacrum to create a reservoir for warm oil.

Sessions Available:

  • 30 minute session

Good For:

low back tension or pain, stiff or sore muscles, conditions of the lumbar spine, sciatica, urinary, excretory, or reproductive system imbalances, constipation

Benefits:

relaxes muscles of the low back, sacrum, and pelvic region (softens and warms tissues and opens the channels) to restore balance, calms the nervous system, rejuvenates the spinal column, and balances vata dosha.

Note: Basti can be used on other areas of the body for rejuvenation (examples - neck, spine, heart, joints).

Netra Basti

A reservoir is created around the eyes with dough, then the eyes are bathed in ghee or herbal oils.

Sessions Available:

  • 30 minute session

Good For:

eyes strain, vision problems, pain or inflammation of the eyes, tension of the face or head, chronic headaches, dry eyes, dry, wrinkled skin around eyes.

Benefits:

releases inner tension of the eye sockets, soothes dry or heated eyes, improves eyesight, nourishes the central nervous system, reduces pitta and vata dosha, calms prana vayu.

Traditional Bodywork

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Pain Management