tai chi Originally designed for self-defense, Tai Chi is a sequence of rhythmic, slow, continuous, physical exercises which flow one into the next. It combines martial arts, exercise, and meditation. Based on the principles of rhythmic movement, effortless breathing, and equilibrium of body weight, Tai Chi is exercise controlled by the mind. The goal is to increase strength and flexibility, relieve stress, and promote the harmonization of yin and yang aspects.
Tandem Massage

A four handed Swedish Massage in our Studio

This session is very stimulating and can be quite intense. We offer a 60 minute session.

Advance notice for your Tandem Session appointment is required.

The only way to know what it is all about is to experience a Tandem Massage for yourself!

The feet, the back, and the head, face, and scalp are areas that are not Massaged in Tandem. These areas are done separately by one Therapist, while another area is massaged by the other Therapist at the same time. For example your feet would be massaged at the same time that your back is being massaged. Your arms, legs, gluts, and hands are massaged by both Therapists, one Therapist on each leg, glut, arm, and hand at the same time. It is very difficult to explain the experience and sensation of a Tandem (4 hand) Massage.

We offer a 60 minute Tandem Massage Session, which is equivalent to 2 Hours of Massage, by a single Massage Therapist.

Pricing information is available on the prices page.

tapotement Springy blows to the body at a fast rate to create rhythmical comression to the tissue.
therapeutic massage The systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body.
therapeutic touch (t.t.) It is based on the premise that energy flows freely in a healthy body, and is blocked or depleted in an ill or injured body. A practitioner endeavors to detect and alleviate these blockages by first entering a relaxed, meditative state, and then by moving his or her hands in slow, rhythmic motions a few inches above the patient¹s body with the intention to help or heal.
traditional chinese medicine (t.c.m.) Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient system of health care that takes a holistic approach, fashioning remedies to treat a whole person rather than merely its ailing parts. It includes acupuncture, herbology, nutritional counselling, tuina (acupressure and massage) and exercise (tai chi and qi gong). At its centre is the understanding that sickness results from disturbances to the flow of energy in the body, qi (pronounced "chee"), or from a lack of equilibrium between contrasting aspects of yin and yang.
trager® "Tensions and restrictions in the body may result from injuries, surgery, emotional trauma, stress, or poor posture. These unconscious holding-patterns often result in bodily pain and stiffness. The Trager practitioner facilitates the release of these tensions and restrictions through gentle, non-intrusive, hands-on movements of the body parts, while the client lies comfortably on a padded table. A Trager session is intended to re-educate the body-mind by offering the feeling experiences of relaxation, lightness, mobility and well-being. Practitioners also teach their clients simple self-care movements to do on their own. These simple movements, done with awareness, coined 'Mentastics' by Dr. Trager, can sustain and enhance the feelings attained through the table work." -- Trager Practitioners of Southwestern Ontario.
trapezius Inflected forms: pl. tra·pe·zi·us·es
Either of two large flat triangular muscles running from the base of the occiput to the middle of the back that support and make it possible to raise the head and shoulders.
trigger point An area of local nerve facilitation resulting on hyperonicity of a muscle bundel and referred pain pattern.
tuina From the Traditional Chinese Medicine system, tuina is a form of massage therapy which seeks to balance Qi.
 
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