When I became a yoga teacher in 2006, I ALSO completed a 500hr training to become a massage therapist. I created the name "Namaspa" to bring these two holistic practices together - yoga and massage are both ideal to release the daily build up of physical and mental tension as well as to enhance social connections and an overall experience of support and health. Since then, I have done extensive trainings in Deep Tissue/Sports massage & Thai Massage, and I took 800+ hours of training to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor including a trip to India to learn Ayurvedic oil treatments. Massage Modalities: Relaxation massage - Swedish based strokes and light pressure designed to promote circulation and deep relaxation. Deep Tissue massage - Slow, focused pressure at a depth just right for you to release inherent tightness from muscle knots, scar tissue or adhesions, promoting relief from joint pain (low back, shoulders, knees, hips). Thai massage - Playfully called "lazy person's yoga", this is a fully assisted yoga practice on a floor mat (wear light, cotton clothing with long sleeves); promotes relaxation and helps release energy blocks. Cupping - Silicon cups are applied to the skin to relieve pain and help detoxify the body, break up scar tissue, ease discomfort from arthritis and promote relaxation and stress reduction. Can be a standalone treatment or incorporated with a Deep Tissue or Relaxation massage appointment. Hot Stone - Small, heated stones are placed on specific points on your body and also used in conjunction with the therapist's hands. The localized heat and weight of the stones warm and relax muscles, allowing the massage therapist to apply deeper pressure to those areas without causing discomfort.Can be a standalone treatment or incorporated with a Deep Tissue or Relaxation massage appointment. Ayurveda Treatments: True health comes from a balanced body, mind and spirit. Ayurvedic treatments, using the power of touch, oils and herbs, have been used for centuries to support individuals to reach true health. These include: Snehan - whole body oil application with specific medicated herbal oils to nourish and revitalize and detoxify the body tissues. Naturally harmonizing Body-Mind & Spirit, this is one of the most rejuvenating treatments of Ayurveda. Increases tissue strength, improves blood circulation, rejuvenates the whole body, beautifies the skin, delays aging, induces sound sleep, promotes vitality, helps to balance energies, reduces stress, reduces the effects of jet lag. **Note: For most clients this will be the first recommended treatment. However, if there is too much illness being experienced, another treatment, such as Marma Facial or Hasta/Padha Basti may be recommended to begin. Localized Basti (external) - oil "baths" for localized treatment to relieve pain, such as at the sacrum or upper back. 30 minute treatment following a Snehan. Hasta / Padha Basti - soothing flow of warm oil over hands and feet. Helps relieve pain from arthritis and reduce anxiety. Mardavam - full body oil treatment to remove toxins and encourage weight loss. This is a more vigorous version of Snehan and is recommended only after one or more Snehan treatments. Marma Facial - light pressure on specific points on the scalp, face, chest, hands and feet to help center and balance the mind and body's energy. Incredibly relaxing.