Massage 101
Ever wonder about new sounding massage listings on your spa menu? Skip your regular Sweedish this week and try something new!! Here is the breakdown of massage treatments Holtz offers, their benefits and effects:
Therapeutic Swedish Massage
Therapeutic Massage acts on the nervous system to counteract the body’s response to stress, relaxing muscle tension and allowing heart rate, blood pressure and circulation to return to normal.
Book this massage for: A deeply relaxing treatment for over-all wellbeing.
Specific ailments: Chronic Pain
Prenatal Massage
This safe and nurturing massage relieves the stress and tension placed on a woman’s body from the changes occurring during pregnancy. Preformed on a pregnancy massage table, which enables a client to lie on their stomachs at any point in their pregnancy.
Book this massage for: Tension, stress and muscle pain relief during pregnancy
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an ancient art and science using the healing power of aromatic essential oils, distilled from organic plant sources. Essential oils can have many effects on the body, mind and spirit. Essential oils can have sedative, stimulating, antispasmodic and antibacterial properties.
How does it work? During the massage, the aromas are perceived by the nerve endings in the nose, and signals are passed to the limbic system in the brain. Additionally, the small molecules of essential oils are absorbed through the skin. This allows them to flow around the body, to relax and stimulate, detoxify and regenerate. Holtz Spa offers their own custom blend of Aromatherapy Oils depending on the season.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is designed to enhance athletic performance, loosen and warm up muscles before you play a sport, and help recover afterwards to reduce soreness. Sports massage involves much less pressure but more stretching.
Book this massage for: Muscle-pain relief, general well being or simply loosen up before or after you play!
Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue Massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and a more direct and deep pressure. Friction may also be applied across the grain of the muscle. Deep tissue massage uses invigorating techniques to detect stiff or painful areas by determining the quality and texture of the deeper layers of musculature then slowly working into the deeper layers of tissue.
Book this massage for: Deep muscle tension relief
Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic Massage is a gentle massage to relieve congestion in the lymphatic vessels to enhance lymphatic circulation and immune function.
Book this massage for: This massage is particularly effective for edema, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia or as part of a detoxification regime.
Raindrop Massage
Raindrop Therapy combines the healing effects of aromatherapy, massage and acupressure to gently balance the bodies energy. Our own blend of essential oils are dropped like soft rain onto key energy centres of the body. A relaxing a mild application of the oils creates an amazing sense of body awareness and stimulates the senses.
Book this massage for: Centering, stress-relief, and overall well being.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a Japanese word that means “finger pressure”. A Shiatsu treatment involves finger, thumb, knee and elbow pressure to the body’s meridian system to promote the flow of KI or CHI (energy) that is essential to preventing disease. Touch is the essence of Shiatsu. The sustained pressure on acupoints and meridians relaxes the parasympathetic nervous system response to create a deep sense of peace. Shiatsu is performed fully clothed on a futon mat.
Book this massage for: Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Shiatsu can address any health condition including emotional or physiological.
Thai Yoga Massage
Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art with its roots in the traditional medical systems of Yoga, Ayurveda as well as Chinese Medicine. Thai Massage uses pressure and a multitude of stretches to open the Sen channels allowing energy to flow freely. Thai Massage is perfored fully clothed on a futon mat.
Book this massage for: To encourages healing, release muscle tension, increas flexibility and circulation, lower blood pressure and stimulate the release of endorphins.
Tui Na
To a westerner, Tui Na is a form of Asian Bodywork that most resembles conventional Swedish Massage. Many of the techniques are similar with the addition of vibration and shaking. Despite the similarities, Tui Na is more specifically therapeutic and less of a relaxation massage.
Book this massage for: Tui Na treats chronic pain associated with the muscles, joints and skeletal system. Tui Na also treats chronic sciatica, muscle spsms, insomnia, headaches, constipation and tension associated with stress.
Arizona Hot Stone Massage
This relaxation massage begins with the placement of heated Basalt Stones along the spine. The entire body is then massaged with the hot stones and later stones are placed on the chakras, between the toes and in the hands for added relaxation. The massage consists of long strokes and circular movements.
Book this massage for: The combination of strokes and heat is extremely relaxing, so this is a great massage to combat stress and improve circulation.
ShiTao
This unique treatment offers the guest a sample of 3 types of massage plus the moisturizing effects of Babors ScenToa Moisturizing Body Oil. The combination of Japanese Shiatsu, Swedish Massage and Hot Basalt Stones creates an intense relaxation experience.
Book this massage for:
Abhayanga
Based on the Ancient Medical System Ayurveda, from India, this treatment is a ritual that not only relaxes but detoxify’s and tonifies the entire body. The treatment begins with a foot soak and Indian Head Massage with specific oils designed for the scalp. The treatment then proceeds with a full body massage which utilizes warm herbal Ayurvedic oils and both stimulates and detoxifies. To end the treatment, an Ayurvedic Facial with herbal exfoliation, herbal mask and facial oil massage. A truly unique experience.
Book this massage for: Relax, detox and tone the entire body
Couples Massage
Two beds, two therapists and two Swedish Massages. The couples massage is performed in the same room and can also be performed as a Pre-Natal or Hot Stone Massage.
Reiki
This Japanese technique involves a very light touch to stimulate the self healing abilities of the body through directing healing energy through the body and eliminating any blockages in the body’s energy flow.
Book this massage for: Relaxation. Also excellent for both physical, emotional and psychological conditions.
Reiki Chakra Balancing
Utilizing the power of intention, Chakra Balancing combines specific essential oils for each Chakra, healing Reiki and verbal affirmations to inspire and open the heart.
Book this massage for: Relaxation, centering, and reuniting the body and spirit.
Sacred Sound Healing Ritual
Crystal Singing Bowls, Tibetan Bowls, Tuning Forks, Ting Shaw’s, Aromatherapy Massage and relaxing music create a healing ritual that enters deep into the body and soul. Sound Therapy works with vibration to stimulate the self healing abilities of the body mind. An incredible experience exclusive to Holtz Spa.
Book this massage for: Relaxation, centering, and reuniting the body and spirit.
Spirit of the Forest
This unique 80 min. healing experience involves the ancient, majestic and beautiful resonance of Canadian Forest Tree Essences. The treatment begins with a personalized verbal and energetic assessment to choose which Tree Essence or combination will be used during the treatment. Once the Essence is chosen it will be taken orally by the guest and then infused with a healing herbal massage oil. The body is then dry brushed to open the pores and sprayed with a Tree Essence Aroma Mist. A gentle body massage and healing Reiki is performed.
Book this massage for: Vibrational energy work is directed at addressing the emotional, physical and psychological imbalances held within the body/mind. On completion of the treatment the guest will also take home their Tree Essence to continue the inner work at home.
Greener, Healthier and Non Toxic Hair
And Now…. Holtz Hair Design Studio Launches Greener, Healthier and Non Toxic Hair from Schwarzkopf Professional
Living more conscientiously is one of the biggest social trends and while most of us want to live healthier and ecologically friendlier lives we don’t want to compromise on our beauty regimes….especially our hair!
Schwarzkopf Professional launches first high performance hair colour, care and styling brand “ESSENSITY”, free from artificial fragrances, ammonia, silicones, paraffins, mineral oils and parabens.
Combining health, ecology and social support ESSENSITY concentrates on 3 dimensions of sustainability while offering a high performance hair colour in 20 intermixable shades that even cover 90% of grey hair. Finally, men and women with allergies and sensitivities and pregnant women can colour their hair without the fear of chemical reactions.
Health – chemical free, organic ingredients
Ecology – biodegradable formulas, 100% recyclable packaging, avoidance of aerosol applications and unnecessary folding boxes
Social Responsibility – annual min. of 70 hectares of tropical reforestation with partners Futuro Forestal, who is not only committed to biodiversity but to helping local producers in a sustainable way
Henkel, the 130 year old German Company that created the ESSENSITY line, won the 2008 National ESG Award for best environmental, social and governance performance. The ESG award recognizes companies that proactively combine optimization of sales, environmental policy and social approaches with investor-oriented corporate governance.
Refresh, Rejuvenate, Relax
Refresh, Rejuvenate, Relax
Spa Treatments for Detoxing
Why they work and how to choose what your body needs:
- Green Tea Slimming Body Wrap
- Lymphatic Detox Body Wrap
- SlimTone Anti – Cellulite Treatment
- Algologie Seaweed Wrap – Cellulite Treatment
- Lymphatic Massage
- Abhayanga
- Holtz Detox Cleanse
Holtz offers many detoxifying treatments from around the world along with Heel Homeopathic Detox Kits, Kelp, Algae, Specialty Teas and Nutritional Supplements. Choosing the right detox treatment depends much on what it is you are trying to achieve and your present health and physical condition. Results are different for everyone as no two body’s are alike.
Detoxification is also an ongoing processs, and depending on your lifestyle, may include a change in diet, exercise and stress reducing activies along with your spa treatments. Detoxifying Body Wraps are a wonderful way to begin the process but best results are obtained with a series of 6 weekly treatments. Algologie from France is world renowned for its slimming and detoxifying algae. Take home teas and body gels from Algologie form an important factor in the overall outcome of the treatments. There is no such thing as a quick fix detox!
Massage is an excellent adjunct to any detoxification. Lymphatic Drainage assists the lymphatic system in clearing out toxic debris and is extremely important when using any detox diet or regime which may create a sudden overload of toxins to be released into the bloodstream. Too many toxins too fast can make you ill with flu like symptoms, headaches and aching muscles.
Ayurveda, a 6,000 year old medical system from India, offers detoxification through a rejuvenating process of vigorous massage, warm herbal oils and pastes along with stress reducing energy work on the Marma Points or energy centres of the body. Our Holtz Detox Cleanse package includes 2 steam baths, our Green Tea Body Wrap, a Super Greens beverage and fresh fruit snack along with a full body Lymphatic Massage. It’s a great way to kick start your detox!
Please be assured that our professional therapists are here to discuss your detox needs and assist you in choosing what’s right for you.
