Massage
New at Oliver’s – Bamboo Fusion Massage
Picture this - you're deciding to indulge in a little self care and you schedule a massage. You get massages regularly because you know they help relieve stress, muscle tension and so much more. You love massages, but you want something new...
A bamboo massage.
Bamboo? Like the sticks?
Bamboo like the sticks, but SO much more. Did you know there are 1500 species of bamboo? All responsible for feeding and housing, the creation of musical instruments, cooking utensils, furniture, hunting weapons, storage baskets, lamps, lampshades, roof tiles, hats and hundreds of other practical uses.
Why bamboo?
Bamboo is more than just a practical tool. It is a spiritual tool that is symbolized as energy, sexuality, fertility, prosperity and longevity.
When incorporated into a massage, bamboo does several things for the body and mind. A bamboo-fusion massage brings an extreme sensation of relaxation and well-being, relieves tightness and tension in the muscles and tendons, makes skin more supple, stimulates the flow of blood and lymph, regenerates, revitalizes and relaxes the body and mind. I would know, I tried it!
What exactly is a bamboo massage like?
I was able to receive a bamboo-fusion massage at the salon and day spa by our wonderful and intuitive massage therapist, Janet. Janet is a master at perfecting her craft and tailoring each experience to the individual. She explained what was going to happen and reassured me to let her know if there is any discomfort during the massage.
It started as a normal massage, but it was a much different sensation. It was bamboo! The bamboo sticks were gently dragged across my skin. They were warm, so it felt very calming. Janet used the bamboo sticks in a rolling method (picture someone using a rolling pin on your muscles) to massage. This was done as a full body method. Personally, I like the use of the bamboo stick as it allows the massage therapist to apply much more pressure. This would be perfect for someone looking for a deep tissue massage!
I really enjoyed the way it felt, as it was evenly working out my tension and stress due to the pressure put on the bamboo stick. Specifically, there was one part of the service that where Janet had used the end of the bamboo stick to work out some tension in my neck area. It was indescribable definitely something you have to experience if you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders like I do. I felt as though the bamboo curved to my skin perfectly. Afterwards, I felt rested and very zen.
After the massage, I was instructed to drink plenty of water, which is normal! My muscles felt lose for the next few days, which was amazing!
Bamboo-ya!
10/10, I would recommend this service to everyone! The bamboo was an interesting twist. I could see this service being a regular for me. Now knowing what I know about bamboo, it makes bamboo-fusion massages ten times more interesting to me. How cool is it that we are using bamboo in a practical and spiritual way like it is done in different parts of the world? Nature's bounty at it's finest!
Massage – Take Care of Your Body
Stress. We all have it and we all need to get rid of it. At Oliver’s Salon & Spa, we understand how important it is to relax and Treat Yourself Well. The best way to do that is with one of our many massage services. Oliver's Salon & Spa offers services ranging from full body massage to prenatal massage. Our massage therapists are experienced and trained to provide the best relaxation service for you.
Massage Therapy Benefits
Physically, we all get aches and pains. Mentally, we sometimes just need to relax. Massage therapy helps relieve stress and tension by relaxing the muscles while improving your circulation. Plus, it feels amazing!
Massage Services @ Oliver's
We offer a little bit of everything here at Oliver’s Salon & Spa. We have full body massages and upper body massages, which are some of our more popular services. Oliver's also offers prenatal massage and couple’s massage. Most of our services are customizable. For example, if you are looking to get a massage but want to focus on your shoulder area more, just let us know at the time of booking. If you're looking for a foot massage, check out one of our luxurious pedicures!
Give yourself a little more relaxation time. We also have extended massages available and hot stone massages.
Energy Work
Here at Oliver's Salon & Spa, we offer various energy work services such as Chakra Balancing, Rain Drop Therapy and Reiki Massage Therapy. Chakra Balancing involves deep tissue massage, chakra energy work and foot reflexology. Rain Drop Therapy is the clearing and cleansing powers of seven different essential oils. Reiki uses hands on energy to bring balance to an individual. Janet, one of our massage therapists, is a trained Reiki master and is passionate about helping others find peace and balance in their lives.
After Your Massage
After your massage, your massage therapist will explain what to do following your appointment, but here are a few tips to keep in mind:
It's important to hydrate and nourish your body after a massage. Drinking lots of water helps restore your muscles. Exercising after a few days of your massage can also be beneficial for keeping your muscles active. Make sure to schedule your next appointment as well!
Accommodations
Oliver’s does a great job at accomodating each client’s request. Our massage therapists can focus on certain areas if addressed at time of booking. We have many clients with aches and pains that come regularly to help relieve and manage their pain.
If you would have a pre-existing health condition, or an injury, we would definitely need a doctor's note before your service. Also, if you're under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must be present during the service.
When booking, it's important to provide any information a massage therapist should know before your appointment.
Oliver's Massage Therapists
Oliver's massage therapists have more than 10 years experience. They are kind, attentive and make sure to put your needs above all. If you have any difficulties during your appointment, our massage therapists are more than happy to work with you! You can learn more our wonderful massage therapists here.
Experience Matters
There’s a bit of a difference from a chain location and a spa such as Oliver's. Usually, massage therapists that are just begining their career start out in chain massage businesses, as it is the best way to build a client base. In no way are we discrediting those businesses or massage therapists that are starting out. We support those who are furthering their careers in massage therapy.
Being part spa, we want to ensure you have the best quality service we can provide. Making sure you’re aware of what to expect during your visit is important to us! Our massage therapists are more than experienced with over ten years in the business. With more experience comes more practice, so our therapists are prepared for any questions you may have!
Keep in mind...
All massages are performed with essential oils and massage oil. Each massage service time includes the changing time. For more descriptions and information on any of our massage services, check out our website or give us a call at 610-366-8808.
We also think that massages make a great gift for anyone for any occasion!
Benefits of a Spa Day
Life’s stress can hurt us both mentally and physically. Being extra kind to yourself helps alleviate some of that stress and can put you in the right mind frame to tackle what's next. In this blog, we will go over what a spa day at Oliver’s could do for your mental and physical health as well as your confidence. After all, everyone deserves a spa day!
MENTAL HEALTH
As anxiety and depression is at an ultimate incline, we’re all looking for ways to keep ourselves motivated, calm and happy. At times, it becomes a struggle when day-to-day occurrences keep us on our toes. However, the purpose of this blog is to inform our readers that there are small things you can do for yourself that add up.
Keep yourself a priority. Find ways to relax. One of the biggest (and in my opinion most helpful) ways to relax is getting a massage. Massages are known to lower your production of cortisol. Cortisol is the stress hormone that is released when you’re actually feeling stressed. This hormone, once triggered, is a forever flowing river. Massages also increase your white blood cell count.
Massages of all kinds can also use essential oils, which are said to relieve stress and anxiety. Aromatherapy can be extra helpful as these oils are warmed and used in your massage. After a relaxing massage, you will feel as though you are ready to fall asleep. Nothing is better than a good night’s rest!
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Anytime you feel guilty about treating yourself to a spa day, remember; there are physical benefits to your services. For example, getting a manicure and pedicure can clean up dead skin and prolong the health and life of your nail. Regular manicures and pedicures can prevent fungi from growing under and around your nails.
Massages can work out any muscular pain you have while boosting your immunity and lowering your blood pressure. Facials can eliminate dead skin and restore your largest organ- your skin. A good, professional shampoo and/or scalp treatment can clean the dead skin from your scalp and promote hair growth. Waxing exfoliates the skin all while getting rid of pesky body hair.
CONFIDENCE
Look good, feel good, do good. I don’t know about you, but I live by this motto. Yes, it helps me deal with the fact that I may have a bit of a shopping problem, but we all do what we have to do. After a spa day, your confidence could boost. For example, if your gray hairs are showing and you come in for a touch up color, you walk out feeling so much better about yourself. Our vanity is worth much more than we like to think.
In a world where confidence can make or break someone, we want to help be a part of the “make” part. If you notice a whole bunch of blackheads and treat yourself to a facial with extractions, you will notice your skin glowing right away. This small, fine feeling will help you conquer the day, trust me. Looking our best helps us be our best.
ROUTINE?
Our mental and physical health as well as our confidence is important. How we feel on the inside and outside determines the kind of person we are, how we act and what we do. Spa days or services here and there need to be a part of your routine. Plus, who doesn’t love self-care? If you aren’t convinced by now, refer back to paragraph 1 and read through the entire blog again until it hits you. Take care of your body for it is your forever home!
If you're ready to book your spa day, let's do it. Give us a call at (610) 366-8808 or book online!