MASSAGE, POLARITY THERAPIES and SPA TREATMENTS Yreka Healing Arts Center 335 North Main Street Yreka, California 96097 (530) 842-1000 * swanconnects@att.net.

Massage Therapy: At the Yreka Healing Arts Center we have five massage practicioners who each specialize in specific techniques of massage therapy. Massage can take many forms from traditional Swedish oil massage to Shiatsu, cranio-sacral, hot stone, lymphatic and raindrop/aromatherapy massages. Each type of massage has a different emphasis. Swedish oil massage can be light or deep tissue and is a theraputic technique that can be a effective treatment for many discomforts. Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese massage that is done on a mat on the floor and consists of acupressure, stretches and massage. Cranio-sacral is an intuitive and healing art as well as a scientific form of therapy and is the most subtle of the massage techniques. Hot stone therapy is an ancient practice incorporating the use of warm stones placed at key positions on your body which assist in accessing and releasing stored traumatic energies. Lymphatic massage is a technique that flushes the lymphatic system and helps purify the body. Raindrop/aromatherapy utilizes essential plant oils during the massage, particularly on the back, which are massaged into the tissues.

There are numerous benefits from massage. These include:

• Improves blood circulation which is often impeded by tension
• Soothes tired and tense muscles
• Helps release endorphines, the body's own natural pain killer
• Sweeps away toxins stored up in the body
• Has a tranquilizing effect on the central nervous system
• Relieves both mental and physical stress
• Relaxation and rejuvenation
• Helps you become aware of and release tension held in the body.

Polarity Therapy:

Polarity Therapy is a natural health care system that works with the Human Energy Field. It was developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, who was a pioneer in holistic health care in the early 1900's. He was a chiropractor and osteopath who spent 60 years studying and testing health theories from around the world. Dr. Stone came to believe that the structural system is governed by the subtle energy system and that disease is caused by blocked energy. He then developed protocols based on his theories.

Since the teaching of polarity therapy began in the 1970's, it has attracted many specialists including nurses, doctors, and occupational therapists in the US, Canada and Europe who are now integrating polarity techniques into their own brand of healing. Then, in 1984, polarity therapy was brought to the attention of the main stream medical community by Leslie Korn who taught polarity therapy at Harvard Medical School. Presently this technique is one of the most popular alternative medical models being taught at several medical schools throughout the US. According to a 1994 survey, 13 percent of the nation's hospitals are integrating some type of alternative treatment with conventional medical care.

The polarity model teaches, "All life is movement. Where there is no movement, there is no life". It is encouraging to see that our present-day health care options are moving toward and embracing this polarity model.

Aqua Chi Detoxifying Bath:

Spa Treatments:

• Facials - European facial focuses on leaving your skin soft and radiant while decongesting and healing your skin. Many additions are available including microderm treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, acupressure face lift with serums, instant lift mask, intensive moisture mask, and back treatments (30 minutes/$25, 60 minutes/$45).
• Body Scrubs - Using organic sea-salt or sugar, your body is massaged with circular movements to exfoliate dead skin while stimulating and energizing you. Excellent for feet, as well (30 minutes/$45).
• Ubtan - An Ayurveda treatment with herbal ingredients for a gentle full body exfoliation. This treatment is designed for bringing circulation to the surface particularly of benefit to individuals with diabetes and/or fibromyalgia (30 minutes/$45).
• Body Wraps - Choose between a hydrating mixture of aloe and essential oils or a seaweed mud compound with botanical extracts to increase circulation and move toxins from the fatty tissue to the lymphatic system where they are flushed away by drinking water (60 minutes/$50).
• Shirodhara - Treatment of warm aromatic oil poured onto the forehead which stimulates the pituitary gland and helps to balance the endocrine system as well as opening the third eye window to the soul (60 minutes/$45). Can be done in conjuction with Ubtan treatment described above for a full body experience (90 minutes/$90).

Practicioners:

IRENE CARVER is the owner of the Yreka Healing Arts Center and has lived in Siskiyou County since 1987. She began studying alternative healing modalities from her rural home while she raised her three children. In 1999 she completed her certification in Polarity Therapy at the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe, which gave her the foundation for her vision of a healing center. She has a Third Degree Reiki training and continues to study on her own in the field of energy medicine which she incorporates into her healing practice. The Polarity Model teaches that true health consists of peace of mind and a sense of well-being, which is Irene's intention as she works with each of her clients. Irene also developes numerology charts, which is the science of numbers, based on a person's birthdate and name. Says Irene, "It is my personal mission statement as owner of Yreka Healing Arts Center to hold the vision and the space as we participate in the movement of humanity returning to our roots of homeopathy; moving away from synthetic drugs and embracing the holistic physician Hippocrates' words, 'let food be our medicine and medicine be our food.'"

PAULA JOHNSON has been practicing massage therapy and Touch for Health since 1985 and began studying Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Bodymind Integration in 1994. She has developed an eclectic approach using integrative movement, Brain Gym, massage, and gentle cranial work tailored so that her clients may experience deep relaxation, pain relief, improved learning abilities and emotional healing.

CAROLINE KIEFFER-ROSAL is a Certified Massage Therapist and completed both Practioner and Therapist training at the Mount Shasta Holistic Institute. She traveled to China twice and received her Diploma as a Medical Qi Gong Practicioner and Trainer. Caroline has been providing body work since 1994. She offers Swedish, Shiatsu, Lymphatic, Raindrop/Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Massage, Myofascial release using Trager technique and Trigger treatments. She does Medical Qi Gong energy work and Chakra pendulum readings.

JENNIFER MIDDLETON CMP: Received her certification for massage therapy at the Mt. Shasta Institute of Holistic Therapies with instructor Patrice Thiessen, O.M.D., L.A. Her emphasis is on Swedish oil massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, raindrop therapy and pain therapy. Recently she has completed instruction from Bob Wagner, a certified pain therapist in Etna, California for muscle energy and release work, shoulder cuff release, and lower back and hip pain. She has also obtained certification from Massage Therapy Institute in Davis, California specifically for senior citizen massage. She has also worked in a senior assisted living facility. Jennifer has a warm, patient and healing appeal to her clients. Swedish Oil: $55.00 Deep tissue, body work, raindrop therapy: $75.00 Gift certificates available starting at: $55.00 To contact Jennifer, please call her personal line at 530-842-7811, or the Yreka Healing Arts Center at 530-842-1000.

ELISA SPAHN completed her certification as an aesthetician from Miss Marty's School of Beauty in San Franciso, California, in 1999. She is licensed as an Aesthetician in the states of California and Oregon and has continued to receive ongoing professional training through the International Dermal Institute in San Francisco for spa techniques and advanced aesthtician courses. She specializes in mature skin and incorporates Reiki and intuitive healing in each customized treatment. She has worked and taught classes in spas in California, Nevada and Oregon.

SHERRI WALTERS: Hi, I am Sherri, I am a lifelong resident of Siskiyou County, born in Weed, CA. I have resided on a ranch in Big Springs since the age of eight. I have studied Reiki, Reflexology, and have the Aqua Chi detoxifying footbath. I have studied and achieved Reiki Master Teacher of Usui, Master Teacher of Usui Tibetan Reiki, and also Master Teacher of the Tanran system of Reiki. I am also a Shambala and Karuna practitioner. My session combines the use of these modalities along with the Reflexology massage. Through my private sessions with you, it is my desire and intention to assist your own healing process. Questons and to make an appointment contact Sherri on her personal line: 530-340-0479 or at Yreka Healing Arts Center: 530-842-1000.

Contact:

For more information or directions to the Center call Irene Carver at (530) 842-1000. Written inquires should be directed to 335 North Main Street, Yreka, California 96097.

This page last updated on 2-19-2008

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Yreka Healing Arts Center
335 North Main Street
Yreka, California 96097
(530) 842-1000 * swanconnects@att.net.