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Hellerwork :
Deep tissue bodywork, stress reduction and movement reeducation.
Herbal Wrap :
The body is wrapped in a cloth soaked in an herbal solution to eliminate impurities, detoxify the body, and induce relaxation.
Herbology :
Therapeutic use of herbs in treatments and diet.
Holistic Health :
A philosophy of well-being that considers the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced.
Holistic Spa :
Spas focusing on alternative healing methods and nutrition, mainly vegetarian or macrobiotic holistic healing seeks "high level of wellness" integrating body and mind in a higher consciousness.
Homeopathy :
Based on the principle that "like cures like," this form of medicine treats patients with natural substances that cause symptoms much like those manifested by the ailment, thus stimulating the body to heal itself.
Hot Lava Lomi :
Lomi-Lomi is a practice that uses the energy of the body to promote inner healing and well being from within. Lomi-Lomi uses soothing strokes to identify and release specific body tension and energy imbalances through the body restoring circulation and meditative state of relaxation. A Hot Lava lomi incorporates hot stones into the effleurage strokes.
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Hot Poultice Massage :
There are several types of treatments that utilize hot compresses to provide valuable therapeutic properties to your massage. Here are there that you may find in a spa near you.
Pinda Sveda style hot rice bags
Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, rice bag massage is applied to various parts of the body and energy centers; the rice can be plain or mixed with beneficial herbs and spices known to heal specific conditions. The texture of the grains revitalizes and cleanses the tissues and helps tone up areas prone to cellulite. The hot compresses are used during massage with hot oils.
Priadara Thai-Style Massage
Thai-Style massage is a spectacular treatment that stimulates the senses while soothing you with warmth to alleviate muscle tension, aches and pains. Herbal compresses are bundles of beneficial herbs and spices that are steamed to release both fat- and water-soluble active ingredients of selected plants: stimulate your mind, body & soul with an energy boost blend of ginger, lemongrass, camphor & cinnamon; spruce up with antiseptic and healing citrus cleanser, clear out congestion with a cold-care blend of ginger, eucalyptus, lime & clove, find stress relief with basil, peppermint, ylang ylang & may chang or sensual luxury with jasmine, ylang ylang, lime & nutmeg. The synergy between the warm Thai-style compresses (containing up to 20 exotic Thai herbs and spices) and massage creates a powerful purifying and detoxifying lifestyle treatment.
Hot Stone (La Stone) Massage :
Bodywork involves the use of heated and cooled stones (Thermo therapy) applied to the body in various ways to bring about relief to stiff and sore muscles
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Hot Stone Pedicures:
A relaxing full pedicure for your feet followed by a hot stone massage on your calves and feet.
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Hydration Facial :
Utilizes enzymes and hylauronic acids which promote superior hydration of stressed skin cells. A mask of paraffin and essential oils are applied to re-hydrate and revitalize the skin.
Hydrotherapy :
Water used as a form of treatment by way of jet massages, showers, and baths.
