We offer the following services:
CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
International Association of Healthcare Practitioners
Upledger Institute International
CST is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others.
CST uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
The focus of CST is a gentle placement of hands to assist release of the body’s connective tissue, or “fascia.” Fascia (Latin word for “band”) is a covering found throughout the body including organs, glands, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord. This covering forms a body-wide connective network. CST is based on the idea that the body is interrelated at all levels.
CST is thought to improve efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation, self-correction and self-healing. The therapy can be used successfully with children and adults.
Conditions Craniosacral therapy (CST) can help:
Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, Migraine headache, Complex regional pain syndrome, Fascial adhesions, Multiple sclerosis, Neuralgia, Neurodegenerative diseases, Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome, Stroke, Post-concussion syndrome, Speech impairment, Epilepsy.
Biomagnetic Adjustment Therapy by a Certified Vitalist
The Vitalist’s Academy of Biomagnetic Adjustment
A Biomagnetic Adjustment Therapist/Vitalist is trained and enabled to prodigiously assist others in their journey to wellness. There's a great deal of attention placed on protocols that help protect your electromagnetic energetic circuit, guarding your vitality. It is of great importance this treatment only involves the application of north pole magnets on the body.
Lava rocks, imported from Italy, are used in addition to magnets for the absorption of positive ions and toxic energy. For application onto the body, the lava rocks are smoothed for better results.
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle manual lymphatic therapy technique. It is a great way to activate the lymphatic system. Compression Therapy available upon request.
Relaxation Massage
Massage has substantial health benefits. It can improve blood circulation and stimulate the body’s lymphatic system, which carries away waste products. It can help with insomnia, promote clarity of mind, and emotional balance.
Medical Massage
Medical massage care focuses on healing injuries, improving function, or increasing circulation. These treatments may be directions from a physician as to the type of massage treatment to be given their patients. The therapist may use a variety of procedures and techniques, and usually focuses the treatment on the areas of the body described in the prescription. The treatment may take place over the course of several sessions.
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Dynamic Cupping Massage
Promote healing of the body with this pain-free, therapeutic treatment that can improve flexibility, range of motion, and so much more. This beneficial service uses silicone cups to create suction, allowing for better circulation and easier movement of the muscle. Pulling action used during the session helps to promote deep relaxation throughout the entire body.
Maya Abdominal Massage
Maya abdominal massage is a gentle external massage that can help guide organs back into their correct positions, therefore allowing them to function more normally.
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® are founded on ancient techniques, and are best known for helping misalignment or congestion in the reproductive organs. In addition, it can also address many common digestive disorders.
By effectively alleviating tissue congestion and organ constriction, these techniques can improve the vital flows of energy, blood, lymph and nerves in the abdomen. It can release emotional and energetic tension which could be causing unnecessary stress on your body.
As a result, The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® may assist in preventing the progression of chronic diseases whilst improving the body’s ability to self-repair and re-balance.
Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu relies on the use the fingers, thumbs and palm to apply pressure to different areas of the body’s surface. Shiatsu may help regulate the automatic nervous system activity and may help stimulate the circulatory, lymphatic and hormonal systems. Poor posture, joint problems, sprains, arthritis, sciatica, acute and chronic neck and back pain, sinusitis, and bronchitis may be helped with Shiatsu massage.
Active Stretching
A stretching session here at ASK is a comprehensive system that includes stretching, fascial remodeling, strengthening, neural re-patterning, and relaxation. The goals are grace and ease, and this is experienced as enhanced awareness and elegance in movement.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a type of massage that can alleviate pain occurring in certain parts of the body, which can be caused by too much physical activity. This type of massage was originally developed to serve athletes as a way to prevent and relieve injuries. However, both athletes and non-athletes can gain physiological and psychological benefits from receiving sports massage therapy.