Week of March 19-24
New Treatment Discounts!
We would love you to experience the journey, known as Shirodhara, which is known to be one of the most relaxing treatments at Sacred Hour. Feel free to give as a gift to a loved one, or a gift to yourself.
The price is originally 130.00 but for March and April it is only 110.00!
The Shirodhara is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment from India that is used to quiet the mind and promote relaxation. This treatment is added onto the end of a 90 minute deep tissue or relaxation massage. Lay back and relax while a steady stream of oil is slowly drained onto your forehead and your scalp. The Shirodhara is recommended to those who suffer from insomnia, anxiety, have trouble unwinding at the end of the day, or suffer from dry scalp and tension headaches. We recommend to keep the oil in your hair, but a shower is available on site if requested.
Reaping the Benefits of Regular Massages
According to Newsweek Magazine’s article entitled “The Magic of Touch”, “Scientists are now finding that massage can reduce blood pressure, boost the immune system, dampen harmful stress hormones and raise mood-elevating brain chemicals such as serotonin.” Massage, like proper diet and exercise, is something that helps maintain overall health. Your body strives to maintain optimum health by keeping all of its systems in balance. Along with proper nutrition, exercise, and rest, massage relaxes tense muscles and stimulates the body’s nervous system to help it do its job better and keep you feeling your best.
Sacred Hour would like to help our guests maintain their overall health. From now on if you book your next massage after you checkout, you will receive $5 off your next appointment.
Pregnancy and Post Natal Massage
Pregnancy massage focuses on the needs of the mother. Massage helps to relieve the discomforts associated with pregnancy while promoting relaxation. Some benefits of pregnancy massage include: relieving nausea, increasing circulation, increasing nutritional flow to the placenta, realigning posture, relieving joint discomfort, relieving minor edema, aiding in opening the chest and deeper breathing, as well as giving gentle massage to the baby!
Post natal massage helps to bring the body back into its prenatal alignment. Massages after pregnancy help to flush the lactic acid from tired achy muscles. Some benefits of post natal massage are that it: assists in realigning the pelvis and ribs, assists in easing tension and some problems associated with breast feeding, aids in the uterus returning to original size, releases tension in the neck, shoulder, and arms, releases tension associated with the birthing process, helps reduce fatigue, encourages organs to return to pre pregnancy positions, and supports in circulation.
One of our therapists, Morada, recently received her certification in pregnancy and post natal massage. Morada says that what she enjoys most about giving pregnancy and post natal massage is, “being a part of nurturing a woman who has another life developing inside of her. A woman going through this process is going through so much not just physically but emotionally. She deserves to relax and be celebrated and nurtured! I was pregnant last year so I can relate to a pregnant woman’s aches and pains, joys and fears. Pregnancy massage really helped relieve my discomfort. I love that I have the knowledge to give that to my pregnant clients.”
Spotlight on Morada
A little over two years ago, Morada found herself working a stressful corporate job which left her feeling run down physically and mentally. She found herself turning to massage to get her through this rough time. In a short while she was getting massages once a week. Morada said, “Massage helped me relax and forget about everything that was weighing on my shoulders.” Morada soon left the corporate lifestyle and became a massage practitioner. She has been practicing for 2 years and has been a member of the Sacred Hour family for a little over a year. What does she love about Sacred Hour? “The relaxing environment. It is not hard to leave any stress or tension you are having at the door once you walk into the spa.”
Now that Morada is a massage practitioner she enjoys being the person that helps others forget their worries and helps their body heal mentally and physically. Out of all the treatments Morada gives she personally loves giving a relaxing deep tissue massage tailored to the client. Morada says, “I would describe my massage as relaxing and effective at the same time. I don’t believe in ‘no pain no gain’ I know how to give a very deep and firm pressure without hurting the client. I use long flowing strokes even in my deep tissue massages.” Morada offers relaxation, deep tissue, sports massage, pre and post natal massage, reflexology, hot stone, and the Shirodhara treatment. When asked if she had any final advice, Morada stated, “Massage is not a luxury but a necessity when living a healthy lifestyle.”
Closed for Renovations:
We will be closing at 4pm this Saturday, March 24 for renovations. We will reopen Tuesday, March 27 between 3 and 5 pm.
Ongoing Monthly Specials:
When you book a body treatment receive a sample of the Comfort Zone Body Care System!