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| Restore
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Ayurveda means the science of
life and is a 4,000 year old healing
tradition from India. Often called
the mother of all healing arts and
yogas sister science, Ayurveda
predates and influences many healing
sciences including Chinese, Greek
(allopathic western model) and
Tibetan medicines. Ayurveda promotes
a lifestyle that is in harmony with
nature. Ayurveda brings balance into
daily life so that your own inner
healer can bring about an optimal
state of health.
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| Who Can Benefit from
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Ayurveda addresses a variety of concerns
including, but not limited to: preventative
health care, depression, anxiety, insomnia,
stress, digestive disorders, PMS/menopausal
symptoms, weight loss and physical pain.
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The first
visit includes:
- A comprehensive intake of your main
health concerns and health history
- Exploration of yourprakruti (orginal)and
vikruti (current) doshic (metabolic
humors) balance through physical
examination, tongue and pulse evaluation
- Identification of areas that may be
causing doshic imbalance
- Cleansing and rejuvenation plan
tailored to your individual constitution
- Lifestyle recommendations to help
restore and maintain balance
- Individualized herbal remedies and
ongoing treatment plan
- Yoga, meditation and pranayama
(breathing exercises) are incorporated
on an individual basis
Follow-ups &
Treatments:
It is important to have support and
remain focused during the phases of
implementing the Ayurvedic recommendations.
I am available to address
questions/concerns, offer support and
perform treatments as you move toward
wellness.
Treatments
offered:
- Herbal Formulas:
Based upon the
initial visit and main areas of concern,
an individualized herbal compound is
created with specific instructions for
an herbal treatment program.
- Shirodhara:
Warm oil poured
continuously over the forehead at the 3rd
eye to calm the nervous system and
awaken feelings of deep peace and bliss.
- Ayurvedic Face Massage:
This treatment leaves your face
refreshed and moisturized, bringing
about a state of deep relaxation.
Special marma points on the face and
scalp are massaged to calm the activity
of the mind.
- Marma Point Massage:
Marma
Points are areas of concentrated energy.
Stimulation of these points with
essential oil application and the light
touch of pranic healing balance the flow
of energy through the muscles, joints
and organs.
- Bastis:
An ancient
treatment for specific areas of the body
utilizing herbal pastes or a raised
circle of grain and water that pools
medicated herbal oils within its center:
-Kati Basti (back pain)
Warm medicated oil is pooled
over the low back. An
excellent treatment for low
back pain.
-Netra
Basti (eye rejuvenation
therapy) Warm ghee
is used to cleanse and
nourish the eye tissue. This
is a wonderful treatment for
eyes that strain easily, and
for those with headaches due
to excessive reading and
computer use.
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