Pure Balance Therapeutic Massage PLLC

*This is not a facial.

This service combines a unique blend of facial massage therapies that clear noxious accumulation, releases tension, and promotes the free flow of vital nutrients to the underlying tissue. This healing therapy encourages deep relaxation, tissue movement, lymphatic drainage and tension relief. 

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• Steamed aromatherpy towels to the face and upper chest. Facial massage with Aypa Raw Balm or Organic Jojoba
• Steamed hibiscis and java apple facial herbal poultice that is rolled and compressed over and into the musculature of the neck, shoulders and face. Service can be offered with or without the poultice - please note what you prefer in booking notes
• Blended with a variety of gua sha tools, gemstone rollers, and the lymphatic brush work
• Massage to the head and neck and facial musculature. 
• You'll enjoy a journey of deep relaxation, tension relief and the unique ensory experience with the contrast between the steamed herbal poultice, aromatherapy towels and the coolness of the gua sha tools.

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Here are 3 options to consider for your Gua Sha Facial Fusion service experience.

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1. Completely face up service with focus to the face, head, head, neck, postural musculature, arms and hands.

2. Begin with a 20 - 30 minutes of back massage and and finish with the gua sha facial fusion experience (no leg work).

3. Full body massage and gua sha facial fusion.

Experience a blend of my favorite modalities:

Full body integrated massage and body gua sha, gua sha facial fusion (with or without the herbal poultice) and ends with 20 minutes of reflexology. (You will spend approximately 60 minutes+ face up for this service.)

The lymphatic brush is not included in this experience.

Integrated massage and gua sha along the Traditional Chinese Medicine channels of the body and face to relieve tension, decrease stress, improve circulation, flow and wellbeing to body and mind.

Gua: to scrape or rub Sha: redness or increased circulation.

LUCUMA WARMING BACK MASSAGE WITH BODY GUA SHA:

This full body service begins with Aypa's lucuma warming back massage, rich in vitamins and minerals to relax muscles and ease tension, followed by integrated massage and Ecology In Motion gua sha along the Traditional Chinese Medicine channels of the body, head and face to promote  balance, tension and stress relief.

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GUIDED SERVICE AT PURE BALANCE: One on one guided gua sha protocol or the Lymphatic Brush class. Lymphatic drainage + self massage education, seasonal acupressure points. Learn how to use your tool correctly and with ease.

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Steamed aromatherapy towels for hands and face, guided self massage, lymphatic drainage and gua sha tool use and protocol seated at a table in my private studio space with a mirror for visual feedback on technique.

20% discount on gua sha tools, gemstone rollers and lymphatic brush with booking. Valid for 30 days after appointment.

This is not a service for professionals and does not replace professional gua sha or massage therapy education. I am unable to accommodate group classes at this time at 112 North Main St., but onsite options are avaialble at your home, office or AirBNB.

Thai Herbal Poultice massage incorporates 4 massage modalities based on the healing traditions of Thailand. 1. Herbal Poultice 2. Integrated Massage 3. Royal Thai Sen Points 4. Thai Stretching. There is a core foundation of my integrated massage within the experience of this session with the added benefits of the poultice, sen points and stretching. The body absorbs heat, organic herbs + oils from the steamed poultice to help ease muscular aches or pain, alleviate stiff joints, stimulate circulation, facilitate lymphatic drainage + release stagnant energy in the body.

Experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation with this restoring facial massage service. Thai herbal poultice facial massage uses an organic blend of steamed Thai botanicals with an array of massage techniques.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Ease anxiety and stress
• Decrease muscle tension (TMJD)
• Relieve sinus congestion
• Headache relief
• Supports lymphatic drainage with specific techniques
• Guided Savitri breathing to balance mind + body and bring presence to self
• Focus on the 5 layers of Thai Bodywork: Skin (epidermis, dermis), Tissue (fat, fascia, muscle), Sen (points and meridians), Bones (joints) and Organs (skin)
• Heat induces viscoelastic property changes in collagenous tissues. A large systematic review found that heat increases range of motion (ROM) with these collagenous tissue changes with intention in this service to the musculature of the face, head, neck + shoulders

FACIAL FOCUSED WELLNESS SERVICE:

Face up Service: Face, neck, shoulder, upper body lymphatic focus with the lymphatic brush and manual lymphatic drainage and integrated massage to the face, neck, head, shoulder, arms. 75 minutes

OR begin this session face down with back massage for relaxation and tension relief, followed by face, neck, shoulder, upper body lymphatic focus with the lymphatic brush and manual lymphatic drainage, followed by integrated face/neck/head/should/arm massage and guided breath work for 75 or 90 minutes.

Guided breath work, manual lymphatic drainage and the Lymphatic Brush work ---> 1/3 of the lymphatic system resides in the face + neck, so combining both regions/you as a whole person is recommended. This work specifically targets the superficial lymphatic system that resides just under the skin and makes up 60-70% of the lymphatic system.

Calm the central nervous system and promote rest, rejuvenation and repair. Expect to feel lighter, improved mobility, clarity and vibrancy after this service offering. 75, 90 or 105 min

*If you have lymphedema or are post op, please write in the notes that you have a specific concern that you would like to address.

1. Advanced upper back, head, neck and jaw service. Includes option of intraoral work with gloves to the pterygoid and masseter muscles. 60 min
2. Advanced upper back, neck and jaw service with gua sha facial fusion (gua sha, facial Thai poultice, facial sculpting massage). Includes option of intraoral work with gloves to the pterygoid and masseter muscles. 90 min
3. Advanced upper back, head, neck and jaw service with the lymphatic brush and manual lymphatic drainage. Includes option of intraoral work with gloves to the pterygoid and masseter muscles. 90 min

My service offerings are unique and easily blended together into a custom session to meet your needs. NEW CLIENTS: if one of my precreated service offerings do not connect with your goals and you choose a custom service, a consultation will be needed prior to your appointment so that I can create an ideal experience for your needs. Some questions may include: What are your goals for seeking out a service or massage therapy with me? Is anything new with your health or medications? Any new injuries, surgeries, stress, pain etc.? This helps me design your custom appointment offering so that I can meet your goals and the intention for your appointment.

ONSITE: SEASONAL MOVEMENT EXPERIENCE CLASS

Gather with your friends (for groups of 4 - 8) at your home or office / studio / airbnb

Women can expect to be nurtured through movement and music, unwind and release tension, go inward with reflections and experience a thoughtful curated event. 60 min

4 people $33/person

5 - 8 people $22/person

Gather friends at your home, office, or AirBNB for a 60 minute gua sha or Lymphatic Brush class.

AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 4 - 6

Your choice of the following class options:

• Guided facial gua sha wellness ritual
• Introduction to body and facial gua sha with focus to the seasonal channels/meridians
• The lymphatic brush self care masterclass

ONSITE CLASS PRICING:

GUA SHA

4 participants $35/person

5+ participants $30/person

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THE LYMPHATIC BRUSH

4 participants $90/person

5+ participants $80/person

includes large lymphatic brush

25% discount for each participant on gua sha tools, the lymphatic brush and gemstone rollers with class. 

Valid for 30 days after class booking.

Please offer 7 days notice for gua sha and lymphatic brush group classes.

This is a clinical approach to pain management and movement enhancement, not a traditional massage therapy session. We assess imbalances in coordination with muscle testing and massage techniques to correct dysfunctional coordination patterns at their source: the motor control center in the brain. This work is deeply effective, extremely detailed, and gets results where all else fails. With this work, muscles learn to appropriately activate, resulting in an ease in tension or holding patterns in the body. Pain is relieved; posture improves, and range of motion increases. Excellent for chronic neck pain, low back pain, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, as well as enhancing movement performance.

THIS IS A CLOTHED SESSION

Please wear comfortable workout or active wear clothing. Massage therapy techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and detailed self care education will be incorporated into this advanced assessment and treatment. Please contact me with questions at purebalanceny@gmail.com.

30 min $70.00, 45 min $90.00 and 60 min $105.00

1. Gua sha facial fusion (without poultice).
2. EIM Body gua gua (focused area - shoulder, back, neck, seasonal focus).
3. Lymphatic wellness services for face or body.
4. Assisted stretching and range of motion (clothed session).
5. Thai stretching and sen points (clothed session).
6. Neuro Muscular Reprograming check in (clothed session).

EXPRESS SERVICE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RETURN CLIENTS. CALL OR TEXT TO BOOK 607-377-6391.