Massage in Nelson, BC
Massage and couples massage - the only salt spa in the kootenays
We have various types of massage with different benefits. We offer unique spa treatments on the HEATED INFRARED BIOMAT or in the SALT CAVE with salt therapy. Choose your experience!
MASSAGES
Salt Cave Massage
Treat yourself to a massage in the Salt Cave! Reduce inflammation in the lungs from the Salt Therapy. In any 60 or 90 minute massage, you can choose to have a full body treatment or focus on back, neck, shoulders, or any area of the body where you experience discomfort or muscle tension.
BOOK A MASSAGE FOR ONE!
Couples Massage
Receive a revitalizing massage in the Salt Cave with a loved one or a friend! Soak in the benefits of breathing in the salty air and restoring the body’s energies.
BOOK A COUPLES MASSAGE
Infrared Biomat:
Massage & More
The biomat’s health benefits are even greater than an infrared sauna for detox, immune system, pain and deep relaxation. Receive a massage or transcendental biomat seesion.
BOOK AN INFRARED BIOMAT TREATMENT
Massage & Sound
Take your massage to the next level! Start with a massage and end with a sound treatment. Tuning forks and Tibetan bowls are played on the body as well as external sound with other instruments.
Experience the power of sound!
BOOK A MASSAGE & SOUND treatment
BOOK A COUPLES MASSAGE & SOUND TREATMENT
OTHER UNIQUE MASSAGES
Sequoia Signature Massage
This all-time favourite combines a blend of several modalities in one session, and truly brings you into a feeling of euphoria. This goes very deep, beyond your physical body, including a full body massage, singing bowls, tuning forks, reflexology, aromatherapy, voice, mantras, shiatsu, reiki, specifically tailored for you.
Thai Massage
Thai Massage combines assisted yoga with acupressure techniques. The massage incorporates limb movements, stretching the joints, kneading muscles along the body's energy lines to stimulate organs, and having key areas of the body massaged. Benefits are: increased range of motion, back pain support, reduced headache, lowered stress levels, improved digestion, sleep, and more.
Chi Nei Tsang (Abdominal Massage)
A holistic abdominal massage developed by Taoist Monks in ancient China thousands of years ago. The Taoists realized that emotions affect the organs, and saw that one of the main causes of the disease is emotions which get stuck in the body. Improves digestion, circulation, emotional trauma, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), constipation.
Tok Sen
(Foot Massage)
An ancient healing practice that originates from Northern Thailand. The session involves using a wooden mallet and hammer and gently tapping rhythmically along the meridian lines of the body. Relaxes the muscles and calms the nervous system. This session can be given mixed with a massage, or have a full Tok Sen session.
Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu includes the use of fingers, thumbs and palms with specific pressure on various acupressure points on the body. Based in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this therapy balances the qi (energy) in the body where disease begins.
what to do after a massage
Drink lots of water. Take time to integrate the healing! If you are on vacation in Nelson, BC, enjoy the surrounding Kootenay mountains, lakes, ski hills and mountain biking adventures. It’s ok to exercise after a massage treatment, but it is not recommended to do heavy lifting.
Massage improves circulation, relaxation, muscle tension, pain, reduces stress, improves mood and sleep. People experience relief from massage for conditions like headaches, migraines, chronic pain, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, muscle tension, anxiety, depression, insomnia, inflammation, arthritis. Your treatment can be tailored for your needs with light to deep pressure.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
Our therapists have a background in modalities including:
shiatsu - includes the use of fingers, thumbs and palms with specific pressure on various acupressure points on the body. Based in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this therapy balances the qi (energy) in the body where disease begins.
reflexology - a modality from traditional Chinese medicine that uses pressure applied to meridian points on the feet in order to affect the meridian channels in the whole body. This type of healing benefits the organs and organ systems in the body and overall wellness.
myofascial release (MFR) - fascia is connective tissue. Connective tissue adhesions can develop as a result of activities, posture, scar tissue from old and new injuries. These fascial adhesions can limit range of motion, create pain, discomfort, contribute to poor posture and even affect organ function since we have connective tissue around muscles and viscera.
cranioSacral therapy (CST) - a gentle technique that releases tensions deep in the whole body by focusing on the tissues around the central nervous system. Especially effective for headaches, migraines, post-concussion syndrome, fibromyalgia, brain and spinal cord injuries, chronic fatique, childhood conditions, injuries, trauma and much more.
deep tissue - more pressure is used to release stubborn or deep muscle tension or pain.
trigger point release - trigger points can cause localized or referred pain and tension in the body. They can be caused by injury, activities, or posture. They can be released by applying pressure for up to one minute.
swedish massage - the most common type of massage. Massage oil is used and long strokes are applied in the direction of blood flow toward the heart. Very relaxing. Light to deep pressure can be used.
reiki - a light touch modality that balances energy centres (chakras), clears energy blockages and energy that is not your own. Benefits are deep relaxation, mental, emotion and spiritual wellness, increased connection with self and intuition.
