The MainStay

91 North Main Street

Cortland, New York 13045

607 - 753 - 7987
Eastern Influences

Chromo-Therapy

Color Light (Chromo)Therapy has its roots in the ancient discipline of Ayruvedic Medicine. The basic premise of Color Therapy is that the individual responds not only to light itself (sunlight to stimulate the production of vitamin D) and the lack of light (think of Seasonal Affective Disorder), but also to the colors that make up white-light (consider the "blue-light therapy" that is used to address some types of neo-natal jaundice). Color has also been shown to stimulate physical responses (orange may increase the appetite; red may impact blood pressure) as well as ease tension and anxiety (blue has a calming effect; green relaxes the emotions). Used as a Stand-Alone treatment, Chromo Therapy  may stimulate the healing process associated with various physical as well as emotional discomforts. As an Add-On, using  Chromo Therapy during a Massage or Reiki session enhances the effects of Touch and the impact of the therapist's Intention during the therapeutic process.

 

60 Minutes Stand-Alone            $60.00

A Package of 5                             $240.00

 

Added-On to Any Service         $25.00

 

 

 
Hot Stone Massage
Although the use of hot stones as a tool for therapeutic massage did not gain popularity in this country until the 1990's, the history of Hot Stone therapy goes back thousands of years and may be found in a variety of cultures from Native Americans, and Australian Aborigines to Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Massage.The penetrating heat from smooth, oiled and warmed stones is used to relieve tense muscles, help release deep trigger points and alleviate joint pain. Combined with Swedish techniques, this creates an unforgettable, thoroughly relaxing experience.

75 Minutes $80.00

Reiki

Reiki is an ancient healing, energy technique that was re-discovered and practiced by Usui Sensei who lived in Japan. Historicaly the credit for preserving and passing on Usui's Reiki techniques go to Mrs. Hawayo Takata. Today Reiki is recognized world wide as an energy technique used for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes the healing process. The word 'Reiki' comes from two Japanese words (Rei and Ki) that translate to mean "Universal Life Force Energy."

30 Minutes $30.00
60 Minutes $60.00
Tandem Massage
In a typical Tandem Massage session there are two basic types of Tandem Massage work that are blended together to create the session. The first called "mirror massage" first originated in India 1000's of years ago and is one in which both therapists are working in exact unison with one another, stroke by stroke. It is the type that usually springs to mind when one thinks of Tandem Massage and it brings balance to both the body and the mind of your client. The second "asynchronous" Tandem Massage is when the two therapists work in a complementary way but are not mirror opposites; for example one therapist may be at the head of the table relaxing the neck while the other therapist works at the foot of the table working on the reflex points on the feet. A well designed Tandem Massage routine is a seamless dance of both mirror and asynchronous work that incorporates a variety of massage modalities such as deep tissue, stretching and reflexology with long flowing Swedish massage strokes.

30 minutes $80.00
60 minutes $120.00