Massage Therapy

Massage: The application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, generally intended to reduce stress and fatigue while improving circulation. The many variations of massage account for several different techniques.

Massage Benefits:

• Physical level
  • Deep relaxation and stress reduction
  • Relief of muscle tension and stiffness
  • Reduced muscle spasm and tension
  • Greater joint flexibility and range of motion
  • Increased ease and efficiency of movement
  • Promotes deeper and easier breathing
  • Healthier better nourished skin
  • Improves posture
• Mental Level
  • Relaxed state of alertness
  • Reduced mental stress; a calmer mind
  • Greater ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
  • Increased capacity for clearer thinking
• Emotional Level
  • Satisfying the need for caring and nurturing touch
  • Feeling of well-being
  • Greater ease of emotional expression
  • Enhanced self-image
  • Reduced levels of anxiety
  • Increased awareness of the mind-body connection
  • A sense of being unified and in harmony

Cara Bella Studio techniques include:

• Swedish - $70 per hour - "Standard massage" is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology and employs the traditional manipulative techniques
• Deep Tissue / Sports - $80 per hour - Refers to various regiments or massage styles that are directed towards the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia.
• Reflexology - $70 / 50 min - Originated with the Chinese and is based on the idea that stimulation of particular points on the surface of the body. This popular technique focuses mainly on the hands and feet.
• Shiatsu - $80 per hour - Japanese technique that combines fingers with pin point pressure. The purpose is to increase circulation and restore energy balances in the body. It is also an aid in soothing the nervous system.
• Terra cotta Bowl - $80 per hour - Terra cotta bowl is the application and placement of warm healing stones on the body in combination with traditional massage techniques. It's the best of both worlds at a great price.
• La Stone - $120 per 1 hour 30 min - La Stone Therapy is the application of thermo therapy using deep penetrating heated stones and alternating with extremely cold stones. Using different temperatures, whether hot or cold, brings out a new level of circulation and healing.

Pricing for Massage services