"ease Massage Therapy" was designed by Shizuka by skillfully combining the best of many massage modalities of the world—of the West and the East, modern and traditional—to bring the maximum results for all of us living busy lives of today.
It is a perfect blend of anatomically based Western modalities, such as Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release Technique, reflexology, Cranio-sacral therapy, and Eastern techniques, such as Shiatsu and Anma, which harmonize energy flow by accessing pressure points and meridians. Thai traditional massage and Indonesian scalp massage are also incorporated.
Tailoring to each unique body type and musculature, the therapist approaches your body from front, back and both sides, thus creating a three dimensional, whole body treatment. We recommend our standard 80 minute session for you to experience the full effect of this innovative therapy. It is provided only by qualified senior therapists who have completed level 4 training under Shizuka herself.
What to expect in a standard, 80 minute session of "ease Massage Therapy"?
First we will have you on your back with heat packs underneath to warm your back while we work on the front side of the body. Starting with Western techniques using oil on the superficial muscles, the healing touch slowly reaches deeper to release tension from nerves and fascia. A special attention is paid to relax and open the chest area where central lymph ducts are located. (, in order to improve circulation and to facilitate increased flow during and following the massage session.) The back of the feet are also treated at this time, also known as reflexology.
We then ask you to turn face down. Also using oil, we work on your back with soft touches first and gradually going deeper. A hot and moist towel will be applied to cover your entire back, giving warmth and steam for your body to absorb the benefit of the oil massage so far, as well as removing excess oil off the skin. And because it just plain feels good!
Now from over a sheet, your shoulders, lower back, and neck will be kneaded down, accessing the pressure points and meridians using Eastern wisdom.
Then another position change to be on your side, the treatment continues even further on the shoulders and lower back, on the deep muscles only accessible in this position. At this stage your muscles are already warm and relaxed, ready to receive deeper and more profound bodywork without feeling much discomfort.
Finally again on your back, the session comes to a closure with relaxing stretches and harmonizing strokes.
*The actual sessions vary as we tailor each treatment to your unique condition and depending on the duration of the session requested. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
| single | couple | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 min. Mini Course | $40 | $80 |
| 50 min. Express Course | $75 | $145 |
| 80 min. Standard Course. Recommended! | $120 | $230 |
| 110 min. Deluxe Course | $165 | $310 |
| 140 min. Super Deluxe Course |
$210 | $400 |
* Aroma oils of your choice can be added to any session with $15-30 extra charge.
* You can request your favorite therapist with Therapist Preference Fee of $10.
**Aroma ListShizuka's original! The newest therapy: "SOMA Reflexology"
As in the feet, there are reflex points throughout the body. Based on her clinical experience, Shizuka mapped out corresponding reflex points and systematized them into an innovative SOMA reflexology (Trademark pending).
By simultaneously accessing multiple muscles which are in reflex relationship, the therapist is able to work on your pain quickly and effectively. It is known as "thousands hands therapy" as it feels as if you were being massaged by many hands!
Shizuka "Shico" Moriwaki's Price.
| single | |
|---|---|
| 80 min. | $220 |
| 110 min. | $300 |
| 140 min. | $380 |
*Aroma oils will be blended by Shizuka according to your condition with no extra charge.
**Aroma List
Skeletal muscles are thoroughly massaged with oil along their fibers, layer by layer from superficial to deep. This promotes blood and lymphatic circulation, relaxes body tension from stress and helps improve the quality of sleep.
Recommended especially after a flight or sports.
| single | couple | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 min. | $35 | $70 |
| 50 min. | $60 | $115 |
| 80 min. | $95 | $180 |
| 110 min. | $130 | $250 |
Feet have reflex points, areas that correspond to specific organs, glands and other parts of the body. Applying pressure to stimulate these reflex points activates the functions of their corresponding parts. Massaging the feet also improves the blood and lymphatic circulation, promotes the elimination of wastes, and reduces swelling.
| single | couple | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 min. | $40 | $80 |
| 50 min. | $75 | $145 |
| 80 min. | $120 | $230 |
It is an intensive relaxation massage by two therapists working on one person at the same time. Perfect for those who have too much tension but so little time.
| single | with Aroma | with Stone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 min. | $75 | $90 | --- |
| 50 min. | $145 | $160 | $165 |
| 80 min. | $230 | $245 | $250 |
| 110 min. | $310 | $325 | $330 |
The muscles of facial expressions and mastication(chewing) are constantly at work. Too much tightness in these muscles can not only form uneven facial expressions, but also cause conditions like TMJ syndrome, toothaches, migraine and shoulder pain. ease Facial massage cleanses the skin and massages each layer of the muscles along the direction of their fibers. This improves blood and lymphatic circulation and softens the muscles, giving the face resilience and moisture.
| 25 min. | $45 |
| 50 min. | $75 |
Safe after 16 weeks of pregnancy, this massage will give great comfort and support for the mom-to-be. Specially designed to not pressure the growing and changing body, our experienced therapists can help reduce swelling in hands and feet and give relief for pain in the shoulders and lower back.
| 50 min. | $85 |
| 80 min. | $130 |
Treatment using essential oil in conjunction with massage to enhance mood or physical condition.
Aromatherapy is a treatment using fragrant substances including essential oils, naturally extracted from plants (flowers, trees, fruits, herbs, roots and seeds), in an effort to promote the body's innate ability to heal itself, and to restore and maintain physical and psychological well-being.
The scent of essential oils enters through the olfactory system to the limbic system of the brain and activates its function to control moods, emotions and memory. The scent inhaled into the lungs enters the blood through the alveoli and stimulates the internal organs. Essential oils massaged into the skin are absorbed into the bloodstream through capillaries and lymphatic vessels distributing its therapeutic properties to the entire body.
(Our regular price for aroma massage is $15 extra, and $30 extra for precious essential oil such as Rose, Jasmine, Neroli, and Sandal wood.)
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