Poultices
Mustard – A common remedy to increase circulation to an area. A mustard salve is prepared and sandwiched in a cloth. This cloth is then applied to your body. Effective for chest congestion and areas of decreased circulation.
Fee: 20 min – $15.00
Charcoal – Using activated charcoal in a poultice form. Excellent for neutralizing toxins such as bug bites and rashes. Not recommended over open lesions.
Fee: 20 min – $15.00
Therapeutic Regional Contrast Therapy
When the body is exposed to contrasts of heat and cold, there is a vascular change in the vessels. This will increase circulation and aid healing. The staff of Family Center Massage Therapy will apply temperatures for your optimal healing. This could be in the form of tubs of hot and cool water, ice and heat packs, hot and cool cloths or wraps.
Fee: 15 min – $10.00
Hot Stone Massage Therapy
This therapy uses basalt river stones that have been heated and cooled for maximum benefit. This is a powerful treatment which includes a variety of techniques. The techniques involved include massage therapy, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy. 20 hot stones and 10 cold stones are used for this full body treatment. The stones are either placed on the body or used for massage with oils.
Fee: 60 mins $85.00 / 90 mins $130.00
Paraffin Hand or Foot Treatment
This deep heat treatment will soften and smooth your skin. Great for sore joints and poor circulation. Generally is applied to hands or feet, but can be brushed on over larger joints. This treatment will include a regional massage of the affected area.
Fee: 30 mins – $35.00
Fees dependent on location. Please ask for more details.