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Japanese Enzyme Bath :

Wooden tub filled with fibrous material (such as wood chips) and plant enzymes, which naturally ferment creating a heated substance. Person is submerged in the mixture and allowed sweating out toxins; aids in the relaxation process, improves circulation and metabolism. Treatment time generally doesn’t exceed one hour.

Japanese Facial :

Energizing technique used to stimulate acupressure points through the lifting and toning of the face and scalp; believed to have a cumulative effect when used on a regular basis for firming the skin and preventing aging.

Japanese Stone Massage :

Japanese Hot Stone Massage is much more than placing stones along side of the body, or sliding stones over the body. An expert will "hook" into a muscle with the stone and then gently rotate and/or knead the muscle...then apply pressure and use a rapid vibration technique to further relax the muscles and drive the heat deeper. Japanese Hot Stone massage is based upon Anma, the oldest form of East Asian massage.  Anma is rooted in ancient Nepal, Tibet, and western China, where it developed over 7000 years ago.  Anma entered Japan along with traditional medicine, such as acupuncture, and herbal medicine, over 1300 years ago.  Anma is kneading, rotation and vibration-based massage. Anma techniques will be used:

Light stroking technique: This is performed by sliding over the body surface with either up and down or circular motions.

Kneading technique: This is the primary anma technique. It is usually applied by engaging the underlying tissue in a rotating or kneading movement to effectively reduce muscle tension.

Vibration technique: used to disperse the intensity of pressure when treating a sensitive region.  Vigorous shaking also helps move toxins into the blood or lymphatic system.

Various other techniques are employed that truly separate this Hot Stone Massage modality from all others, as it is meant to pleasure the body, as well as the soul.

More About Hot Stone Massage

Jin Shin Acupressure :

Gentle yet deep finger pressure on specific acu-points with body focusing techniques to help release physical and emotional tension and armoring, assist the immune system, alleviate common ailments, and harmonize the flow of life energy within the body. Performed without oil.

Jin Shin Do :

An ancient art of harmonizing life energy within the body by placing fingertips over clothing on designated areas.