Massage & Ayurveda
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 | Katrina McCoy is a Licensed Massage Practitioner and Certified Ayurvedic Life-Style Counselor. She specializes in East Indian Massage otherwise know as Ayurvedic Body Work. As a graduate of the Brenneke School of Massage in 2005, she continued her Ayurvedic Studies with Dr David Frawley, Dr Vasant Lad, Dr Vivek Shanbhag and Keesha Morris, ARNP. She opened her own practice "Suite India" in October 2005. Then later moved her practice to Skin Deep Dance Studio. She was an independent contractor as a Pancha Karma Specialist at Fern Life Center & Kerala Ayurveda. Katrina is an intuitive healer. As a conduit, she works with each client towards attaining their own personal health needs. |
I am available for Appointments:
Tuesdays & Thursdays-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm
Also available for 5 Day Pancha Karma treatments by appointment.
*I require a 24 hour notice for all cancelled appointments or a $35 cancellation fee will be charged. Please arrive 15 minutes early if it is your 1st visit. If you are late to your appointment I may not be able to accomodate this, so expect a shorter session. Thank you for understanding.
60 Minute Abhyanga (Hot Oil Massage) $90.00
60 Minute Shirodhara Bliss Therapy $75.00
60 Minute Swedish Massage $70.00 (Relaxation or Therepeutic)
90 Minute Swedish Massage $100.00 (Relaxation or Therepeutic)
90 Minute Abhyanga (Hot Oil Massage) $150.00 (Includes Hot Towel Hydrotherapy & Chakra Balancing with Essential Oils)
*2 practitioners are available upon request for Abhyanga (Hot Oil Massage), please email or call 206-322-9500 for pricing and availability.
All Massage at Skin Deep Dance Studio is balancing, rejuvenating, detoxifying or therapeutic.
WE DO NOT OFFER EROTIC MASSAGE. ~All clients are expected to be respectful of this healing art.
Ayurveda आयुर्वेद /ˌäyərˈvādə/
 | Ayurveda, the "science of life, " is the traditional medicine- the natural healing system- of India and its cultural sphere. It is probably the oldest health care system in the world, with roots going back over 5000 years into the Vedic era. Not surprisingly, it is called the "Mother of All Healing". Ayurveda is one of the most comprehensive healing systems in the world, dealing integrally with body, mind and spirit. It is allied with the profound yogic view of life and consciousness. Given its antiquity, we could say that it is the original medical system of which the modern medical systems are either derivations or deviations. Ayurveda uses a "mind ~ body ~ spirit" approach in healing based on the individuals unique constitution (dosha). Ayurveda seeks to get to the root cause of disease and illness rather than just treating the symptoms. Ayurveda is strong on prevention and offers guidelines on ideal daily and seasonal routines, diet, behavior and the proper use of our senses. Ayurveda reminds us that health is the balanced and dynamic integration between our environment, body, mind and spirit. |
Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Hot Oil Massage)
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Traditionally, abhyanga massage is performed in the morning, to clarify the mind and stimulate the body for the day. Warmed and specially formulated oils are poured over the body. Sesame and coconut oils are commonly used, along with aromatherapy. The oil is allowed to soak in for several minutes before the massage therapist begins, using rhythmic, gentle strokes with the whole palm.
By request*, two massage therapists may work on the same client. Abhyanga massage differs from many Western massage techniques in that it is not deep. It is meant to nourish the body with touch and rich oil, and while it certainly promotes healthy circulation and and joints, it does not deeply penetrate the soft tissues of the body. Abhyanga massage may also be paired with Shirodhara, an Ayurvedic Treatment which involves pouring warm oil onto the forehead.
An abhyanga massage can last up to an hour. After the massage is over, the client is encouraged to receive a hot towel hydrotherapy treatment to encourage absorption of the oil. A regular routine of abhyanga massage can be very beneficial for the skin. For people who cannot manage a daily massage, practitioners of Ayurveda recommend that people oil their feet, hands, and heads daily with an oil formulated for their dosha.
*Abhyanga received by two therapists is by request and will be at an additional fee.
Ayurvedic Consultation
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An Ayurvedic Consultation is an opportunity for you to discover ways to improve your health through balance of the body, mind and spirit.
Before your first Ayuvedic Consultation, you will receive an Ayurvedic intake form via email. This will include questions that will help to assess your personal health needs. You will need to return your intake form prior to your first appointment.
Ayurvedic Consultation includes:
~Discussion of individuals healthcare needs
~Discover your personal dosha
~Explore ways to bring your body back into balance
~Structural / Postural Assessment
~Pulse and tongue reading
~Dietary recommendations based on your dosha (all dietary choices are supported)
~Create a unique healthcare plan
Remember, you are the conductor of your health journey. I am just a conduit to guide you on your path.*Please note that my approach is coming from a place of prevention and finding balance in your system. If you have a more complex health condition I am happy to refer you to a more appropriate practitioner.
Champi Head Massage (30 min $45)
Champi is the original Ayurvedic art of Indian head massage. It is a massage treatment focused on the upper back and arms, the shoulders, head, neck and face. Champi is performed while seated comfortably upright in a chair. Its focus on the body areas where stress and tension commonly gather is why champi has become so popular.
This is the perfect treatment to release some of the aches and pains in the shoulders, head and neck. The massage focuses on all the areas that classically collect tension in the upper body. It is great for everyone from desk workers to busy moms! Champi is amazingly soothing and nurturing, yet totally invigorating, starting with the back and finishing with a nurturing face massage.
The brain is the seat of the nervous system and by massaging the head and neck you are in fact treating the whole body, as the nerves, blood and lymph vessels leave from the base of the neck and travel down the spine to the rest of the body.
Champi originated in India more than one thousand years ago and was used as a technique for grooming by women as it helped to strengthen and improve the fullness of the hair. This was achieved by stimulating the pressure points on the scalp and became part of everyday life that was practiced on young and old alike. It became a tradition that was handed down through the generations from mother to daughter.
Indian Head Massage is a seated treatment where clients are fully clothed. Deep relaxing moves are employed on the back, shoulders, arms, neck, head and if required, the face leaving you feeling serene, tranquil and refreshed.
Chakra Balancing Massage (60 min $75)
The Chakra Balancing Massage is an innovative treatment focusing on the seven chakra energy centers of the body using a variety of massage techniques. The treatment features the Bhu Tea Chakra Balancing Blends, with massage on specific points on the back and spinal muscles, chakra reflexology massage on the feet, and energy work for the chakras. In addition, a guided meditation will enhance the benefits of stress relief, decreased muscular tension and increased energy.
Your session will likely include a mixture of breath exercises, meditation and movement therapy.
The easiest way to understand chakras is to equate each one to a life
energy within the human body. Each of your chakras governs a specific
function within your body, along with specific emotional issues
associated with it. Take for example the solar plexus chakra, which
affects digestion. If a blockage occurs in the solar plexus chakra, due
to stress, other emotional issues or poor diet, the chakra can become
blocked and it can cause gas, indigestion, constipation and all sorts of
uncomfortable digestive issues. Mentally, the solar plexus chakra
governs self-love and self-esteem, and is therefore involved with
problems of indecisiveness, sensitivity to criticism and fear of
rejection.
(Practioner's in this Video are not who will be providing your treatment.)
Description:
Your treatment will begin with a warm herbal oil massage to your scalp, face, neck, hands and feet. Then, a thin, gentle stream of warm herbal oil is applied to “the third eye” to quiet your mind and soothe your senses. The nourishing, conditioning oil is then massaged into your hair and scalp and enhanced with Ayurvedic herbs. It is this steady, rhythmic pouring of oil that induces a deeply relaxing and blissful state of consciousness called ‘Turiya’ ~ the state of awareness that is neither fully conscious nor deep sleep. While in this Turiya state, we are able to witness and/or release impressions in our conscious and subconscious mind.
You will emerge from your Shirodhara Bliss Therapy feeling so refreshed, as if you have just completed a long, deep and blissful meditation.
Some of the Benefits
- Eliminates imbalances of the head, neck, eyes, ears and nose
- Dissolves stress and its ill effects on nervous system
- Relieves insomnia, fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, headaches, hypertension,
- asthma, depression, hair loss and stress
- Rejuvenates the endocrine system, supporting hormonal balancing
- Invigorates the body and mind and heightens the senses
- Disperses negative electrical impulses that accumulate along the scalp
- and hairline due to stress
- Rejuvenates the entire face and softens worry lines
- Opens the third eye and increases intuition and activates spiritual awareness
- Activates the pituitary, pineal and hypothalamus glands
- Regulates mood and stimulates cognitive memories
- Stimulates the 6th & 7th chakras which regulate our breathing patterns
- Gives deep mental relaxation
- Renews the sweetness of life
"One who applies oil on his head regularly does not suffer from headache, baldness, graying of hair, nor does his hair fall. Strength of his head and forehead is especially enhanced; his hair becomes black, long and deep-rooted; his sense organs work properly; the skin of his face becomes brightened; applying oil on the head produces sound sleep and happiness.” ~ Charaka Samhita, ancient text on Ayurveda
Panchakarma call for rates and scheduling 206-322-9500
Panchakarma (five actions) is a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body, mind and consciousness. It is known for its beneficial effects on overall health, wellness and self-healing.
Our Natural State
According to Ayurveda, our natural state
is one of health, happiness and an inner sense of well-being.
Health is defined as the body being clear of toxins, the mind
is at peace, emotions are calm and happy, wastes are efficiently
eliminated and organs are functioning normally. In a busy,
stressful and toxic world, our physical and mental systems
accumulate toxins causing deterioration in bodily functioning.
This eventually weakens our systems, which opens the door
for chronic, degenerative, and non-specific diseases to develop.
These can evolve into serious specific diseases, ultimately
damaging an individual’s health and wellness.
Panchakarma can help by reversing these negative effects of daily living. It can restore your natural state of health and wellness by cleansing your body of toxins, bringing balance into your system and improving bodily function. It can also help you sustain this process by making positive changes in lifestyle.
The Panchakarma therapeutic process appears quite simple in its application. However, its effects are powerful and effective. Panchakarma is a unique, natural, holistic, health-giving series of therapeutic treatments that cleanse the body’s deep tissues of toxins, open the subtle channels, bring life-enhancing energy thereby increasing vitality, inner peace, confidence and well-being.
Our Panchakarma Program
Our five-day program, is custom-tailored to your current state of health, wellness
and constitution. It is the starting point to pro-actively
manage and improve your own health and wellness. Personal
attention is given to each client’s specific needs.
Our Basic Panchakarma Program includes:
A complete
Ayurvedic consultation assessment including a pulse evaluation
Daily
Ayurvedic treatments of approximately two hours consisting
of: Abhyanga (a one or two-person synchronized oil massage), Swedana
(individual herbalized sweat therapy), Shirodhara (pouring
of warm oil to the forehead)
One
therapeutic basti treatment session
Consultations
with a Panchakarma Consultant throughout the week to monitor
your progress
A special
therapeutic diet of kitchari and herbal teas provided daily
Lifestyle
and diet recommendations specific to each individual
A supportive
environment that provides space for true contemplation and
self-healing
Post-panchakarma
health and wellness program for healthy diet, exercise and
lifestyle practices