HEAT & HYDROTHERAPY | BODYWORK | ESTHETICS | SEASONAL | WELLNESS TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN MASSAGE by Natalie Kellar, Spa Director, Dip. Ed Traditional European massage was brought to North America by Charles and George Taylor, who studied the techniques in Sweden. Traditional European massage includes methods based on the conventional Western concepts of anatomy and physiology and soft tissue manipulation. There are five basic kinds of soft tissue manipulation techniques: effleurage (long, flowing or gliding strokes, usually toward the heart, tracing the outer contours of the body); petrissage (strokes that lift, roll, or knead the tissue); friction (circular strokes); vibration; and tapotement (percussion or tapping). This comforting treatment uses a pure essential oil blend of Eucalyptus and Palmarosa. Your massage will begin with a warm footbath with the pure essential oil blend. You will then move onto the massage table positioned on your back. Your therapist will place a warm towel infused with essential oils on your face and a warmed flaxseed body wrap over your abdominal area to help you begin a deeper level of relaxation. Your therapist will gently massage the front of your legs, arms, shoulders, décolleté and scalp using traditional European Aromatherapy movements. You will also experience gentle stretching of your arms and legs. After turning over, your therapist will work on the backs of your legs and back including some very European cupping and hacking movements. Upon completion of the treatment you will receive the remaining signature massage oil to continue the experience at home. Traditional European Massage Benefits: Relaxing and soothing Pure essential oil blend of Eucalyptus and Palmarosa can help to bring balance to your body Stimulates lymphatic and circulatory system Palmarosa is used in aromatherapy to treat infection, nervous exhaustion, stress, as well as to treat wrinkles, dry skin, and aging skin (because it stimulates cellular regeneration). It has antiseptic properties as well. In traditional Indian medicine, Palmarosa essential oil has a long history of use in the treatment of fevers and infectious diseases due to its powerful anti-bacterial properties.  It works against a wide range of bacteria. Palmarosa is also a digestive stimulant. Eucalyptus essential oil is a highly valued antiseptic proven to be particularly effective in eliminating certain strains of the deadly Staphylococcus bacteria. Due to its antibacterial properties, it can be used to prevent infection. When used with massage oil, it can ease muscles aches and joint pains. Eucalyptus is well known for the use as a steam inhalant to assist nasal decongestion, and help to treat coughs. You should try our Traditional European Massage if: You want a relaxing but stimulating experience You would like to benefit from the use of pure essential oils You want a treatment that benefits body from head to toe You’ll want to avoid our Traditional European Massage if:   You have disc problems in your low back You have areas that have been dislocated in the past such as shoulders, elbows, wrist, hips, knees or ankles; these areas should not be stretched You are pregnant What to bring/prepare: Robe (undress to your comfort level) Slippers Details: 1hr. ~ $115 Natalie Kellar directs the largest spa in Canada with 28 treatment rooms, leading a team of 50 spa therapists.