What to expect on your first visit...
The Space
Blaizing
Lotus is located in the heart of West Asheville, right off of Haywood
road.
I
have a private practice studio in my home, where
I have created a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment,
that promotes healing, comfort, and
serenity.
Blaizing Lotus offers the oasis of a spa without the inflated spa
prices, the professionalism of a clinic without the "clinical"
atmoshere, and a warmness and personal connection that wouldn't be
possible without a private practice.
*Shower is available upon request.*
The Oil
Oil,
as a therapeutic medium, should be of benefit not only to the client,
but the therapist as well, as both receive the qualities of that oil.
If I use 2-3 ounces of oil per client, by month's end I've been
arm-deep in a lot of oil. So, I make sure that I am using healthy,
organic, often edible oils.
If an
oil or an ingredient is not something you'd want to eat, you probably
don't want to put it on your skin either, seeing that oils are a
perfect medium for penetrating the skin's semi-permeable barrier and go
directly into your bloodstream.
Lately, my
favorite is organic, unrefined, cold-pressed, extra virgin coconut oil.
Since this is a natural saturated fat from a plant source, it is a
heavy oil and is solid at room temperature. So I have to heat it up
before hand, but its soft, delightful smell and its multitude of
benefits for the skin make it oh, so worth it.
*Unscented oils and creams are also available; always organic.*
The Music
I have a really nice variety of blissful massage music, ranging from flutes to classical to chanting to world music to soft instrumentals to new age. It's basically up to you. And if you don't care, then it's up to me!
Feel free to bring music (CD's) of your choice and I would be glad to play it for you. I'm open to just about anything... (No death metal please! lol).
The Water
After your massage, you will find that I will
always hand
you a bottle of water. (Please recycle!) Some people wonder why I do
this, and now I will take the time to explain that...
Drinking water after a massage is often recommended by massage therapists and other health care practitioners for a variety of reasons. To make a long story short, there are toxins and lactic acid that settle in tissues, and when I press on them and manipulate them, toxins are released.
These toxins are now able to flow freely through your bloodstream and throughout your body. This may result in headaches or muscle soreness the next day... unless you hydrate your body . Drinking water helps to flush these toxins out!
Just remember, disease is not capable of surviving in a body that is adequately hydrated and oxygenated. Time to drink some water and do some deep breathing exercises!
The Experience
Being someone that loves massage myself, I know as a receiver that it is very apparent when someone loves what they do. It enhances the quality of the massage tremendously!
I truly love to massage, and this transfers into my work. My little secret: As a healer, I receive the benefits as well! I am very grateful I have massage as a healing outlet.
I intend to provide you with the relaxing, therapeutic experience that you truly deserve. After your massage, not only will you feel more comfort in your body, you'll feel better about life!
