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rom an ayurvedic sleep remedy born from the pages of ancient Indian manuscripts to a Chinese tradition that draws out impurities to release deep-set tension, some of the world’s most unusual spa treatments can be found right here in Denton County.
Shirodhara at The Woodhouse Day Spa Highland Village Shirodhara is used throughout India as a relaxation ritual that promotes better sleeping patterns while alleviating anxiety, reducing headaches and providing an overall sense of well-being. The Woodhouse Day Spa is one of the few spas in the greater DFW area that offers this ancient ayurvedic treatment. Guests are treated to a soothing scalp massage while a steady stream of warm oil flows onto the center of the forehead. “When the guest is laying face up on the massage bed, the massage therapist brings the shirodhara over and above
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their forehead and releases the warm oil on the middle of the forehead so it trickles down the scalp while they get an amazing scalp massage,” explains Jeanne Oddo, spa concierge at The Woodhouse Day Spa. “I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for some relief from migraines or just looking for a relaxing head massage.” 50 minutes for $105, highlandvillage.woodhousespas.com
for a misaligned spine, scoliosis and back pain,” says Dana Creekmur, LMT, massage therapist and esthetician at Pamper Me Spa, “but the essential oils can be adjusted for clients dealing with emotional trauma, stress, anxiety, immune health and many other issues. The benefits are relaxation, pain relief, gentle detoxing and immune support.” 60 minutes for $75, www.pampermemassage.com
Raindrop Massage at Pamper Me Spa
Reiki + Crystal Healing Session at Pure Synergy
Aubrey This unique massage blends Eastern and Western practices into one remarkable therapeutic treatment. The massage is customized for each client, depending on his or her needs and desires, and includes a layered application of nine different Young Living essential oils on the feet and back with a Vita Flex technique that includes Swedish massage strokes and Chinese reflexology methods. “Raindrop was originally designed
Corinth Often regarded as a “new age” practice, crystals have been used for healing since Babylonian times and their use has continued through the centuries. Pure Synergy combines this ancient practice with the Japanese method of healing known as reiki to offer a deeply relaxing, minimal-contact treatment for their guests. “Illnesses start in our energetic field and then manifest themselves in the body,” explains Audrey Christie, RN, holistic
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These spa treatments are as exotic as they are relaxing. BY KRISTY ALPERT