Solis Health and Wellness Centre

Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissue (primarily muscle and connective tissue) of the body. Massage provides relief and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain. It strives to achieve balance and health in the body by affecting the body’s systems. Massage can significantly accelerate the innate restorative process by having a positive affect on the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Massage can be a part of physical therapy or practiced on its own.

Many therapists today work collaboratively with other health care practitioners and are also involved in education and research. Massage therapists do not diagnose medical conditions or manipulate the spine. Massage is an adjunct to and does not replace medical attention or psychological counseling. Medical attention should be sought for any painful condition.

Reflexology

Reflexology was used as long as 5000 years ago in

India

and

China

and is in common use today in Asia and Europe. The gentle manipulation of the feet or hands restores balance to the organ systems, glands, the musculoskeletal areas and lymph pathways of the body. Circulation and the elimination of toxins are improved. There is also great easing of tension and anxiety.

Body Wrap

Our body wraps begin with Far Infrared Sauna therapy. Far Infrared Saunas provide a gentle radiant heat that is easily absorbed by the body, creating the experience of deep penetrating warmth. Far Infrared Energy stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation in the body, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the cells, drawing out toxins, and increasing cellular health. Heating your body with Far Infrared energy therapy allows therapeutic seaweed gels to be absorbed and utilized more efficiently.

This mineral-rich gel from the sea packed with therapeutic essential oils and organic hydrosol is developed for Spa application. An extract made from mint leaves calms the skin and reduces inflammation. It also stimulates the production of ‘pleasure hormones’ thus resulting in healthy, refreshed skin. This blend of therapeutic essential oils has a synergistic relaxing and calming effect on your body and soul.

In a pure base of Hawaiian seaweeds, water and willowbark extract, the minerals and essential oils used in this penetrating wrap are specifically targeted to relieve the aches of abused and over-used joints and muscles. Arnica has traditionally been used as an anti-inflammatory as early as the 16 th century for the treatment of aches and sprains. Willowbark has natural preservative properties and is rich in natural tannins and salicylic acid. It has analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It has the added benefit of providing gentle exfoliation to the skin. The multi mineral cocktail of zinc, copper, and magnesium supplies the elements necessary for cell vigor and maintenance of skin functions as well as stimulating cell turnover, restoring vitality and freshness to the skin. This particular blend of essential oils has been carefully chosen for its calming and purifying properties. In addition to its fresh clean scent, the ginger, jasmine, and citrus provide a comfortable warming sensation which is soothing and relaxing.

The Anti-Inflammatory Muscle & Joint Seaweed Gel can be purchased for topical application for at home use. The portable Solis Far Infrared Lamp can also be used at home to provide a deep penetrating heat facilitating circulation and enhancing the soothing benefits of the Muscle and Joint Seaweed Gel.

This mineral-rich gel from the sea is packed with potent herbal extracts and has been developed for spa use and “at home” treatments. A blend of seaweeds including Euchema, Chondrus and Gigartina, act as a moisturizer without the use of harsh chemicals. It leaves a silky texture to smoother, younger looking skin. Combined with pure essential oils, this gel deeply penetrates the skin, stimulating the lymphatic system to eliminate toxins accumulated from environmental exposure as well as stress-related free radicals. Katrafay, a rare extract used for centuries in

Madagascar

, aids in revitalizing and detoxifying the body’s immune and elimination systems.

The Lymphatic Seaweed Gel can be purchased for home use. When applied after the body has been warmed in a Hot Bath, the Lymphatic Gel will stimulate circulation and detoxification. When applied before a warming Far Infrared Sauna session this amazing gel boosts lymphatic circulation and enhances the detoxifying effect of your far infrared sauna session.

You will begin with a gentle exfoliating dry brush massage, followed by 15 minute sauna to warm body tissues and stimulate circulation. Your therapist will then apply the Seaweed Gel of your choice and place you in your wrap where you will be cocooned for 20 minutes to allow the Seaweed Gel to do its work.

Following your wrap you will receive a 90 minute Aromatherapy Relaxation Massage.

Your Sauna Plus Session begins with a Dry Brush Massage followed by application of the Seaweed Gel of your choice. Slip into the Sauna of your choice and enjoy the deep penetrating far infrared heat. The Far Infrared energy boosts circulation, enhances absorption of the therapeutic ingredients and conditions the skin. A vigorous towel dry down and a refreshing glass of Alkaline Ionized Water will leave you feeling clean on the inside and out.

Salt Scrub Massages

As the name implies, this type of massage utilizes high mineral salts (such as Dead Sea Salts) to exfoliate dry skin, and reduce toxic build up in areas of high lymph congestion. They are another helpful tool in reducing cellulite in the body. The treatment is finished off with application of a moisturizing aromatherapy blend in a nourishing seaweed gel base that will leave you feeling invigorated with baby soft skin.

Aromatherapy

An ancient art and science which uses concentrated plant extracts known as essential oils and hydrosols to assist the body in balancing many of it’s functions, and especially well known in recent years for it’s ability to relax or refresh, depending on the oils selected. At Solis you are given the opportunity to select an Essential Oil which will be added to an Organic Massage Lotion. This Aromatherapy Blend will then be used during your massage.

Wholistic Foot Care

This luscious treatment uses only plant-based, natural products that contain no synthetics or petrochemicals. Aromatherapy & Reflexology are employed. The focus is on cleaning & nurturing your feet into a blissful state, totally forgetting their normal stresses & strains. The effect is that of having feet that feel lighter.

Lomi Lomi Massage

Lomilomi means ‘energy shifting touch therapy’ that can change your mind, body, emotions and life for the good. Christianne's “signature” Lomilomi Bodywork guides you to experience a journey in your present and future while she is helping you release issues in your tissues of the past. Lomilomi bodywork helps you experience the connection between spiritual, physical, emotional and mental bodies and assists you to focus your attention on your intention during your session for facilitating your own healing process.

Lomilomi combines the use of pule(prayer), Ha(breath), and Mana(energy) with a variety of massage stokes and techniques to release blocked areas of tension in the body. It improves physical performance through the application of rhythmic movements from the unique stokes, calling it the “Dance of Massage”.

CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.

By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

Alison is one of our senior therapists and she has added Wholistic Facial to her repetoire.

· includes deep cleansing, exfoliation, massage and moisturizing treatment of face, neck and decolette.

· anti aging effects from cleansing skin, boosting and stimulating circulation and toning of skin

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique for unblocking chi (ch'i or qi) by inserting needles at particular points on the body to balance the opposing forces of yin and yang. Chi is an energy that allegedly permeates all things. It is believed to flow through the body along 14 main pathways called meridians. When yin and yang are in harmony, chi flows freely within the body and a person is healthy. Benefits are strengthening of the immune system, support physical and emotional health and improve overall functioning of the body and general well-being. Can improve asthma, arthritis, depression, fatigue, headaches and ease pain.

Massage Therapy

Reflexology

Body Wrap

Salt Scrub Massages

Aromatherapy

Wholistic Foot Care

Lomi Lomi Massage