Detox & Destress!

Originally posted on September 26, 2012

Fall is an excellent time to try our Siddha Body Detox & Massage treatment! This is my favorite service because it’s effective, relaxing, and great for muscle & joint pain. The circulation boosting products used make this a must-do when the weather changes.

Siddha Medicine originated in southern India and is believed to be one of the world’s oldest medical systems. It is similar to Ayurveda in that it uses diet and lifestyle to maintain balance in the mind and body. The Body Detox & Massage treatment uses herbs and oils to stimulate the lymphatic system, lungs, and skin.

Your treatment begins with a dry brushing to remove dead skin cells and promote lymphatic drainage. We’ll then press a warm compress of herbs onto your skin. This compress includes clove stems, eucalyptus leaves, ginger root, rosemary leaves, and allspice berries. It is heated and dipped in a blend of sandalwood and jojoba oil to ensure that the infusion of herbs seeps thru onto your skin. This powerful blend stimulates circulation and calms the mind. You’ll be wrapped for about 20 minutes to keep your muscles warm & your pores open while you absorb the infusion and enjoy a head and scalp massage. After the wrap, you’ll receive a short full body drainage massage. This uses long, soothing strokes to push fluids thru your circulatory system.

You can expect your treatment to take about 75 minutes, but please feel free to add on more massage!