services
Health Consultation: $170 (2 hours)
When you call to schedule an appointment with me, I will send you a packet of forms to fill out that give me a detailed history of your health challenges and current symptoms.
We will then meet for 2 hours and discuss your concerns. I will ask detailed questions about your lifestyle, your routines, your dietary habits, your recreational habits, your sleep patterns, your stress reactions, your emotional patterns, etc. As Ayurveda is a holistic medicine we will look at all aspects of your life that could be contributing to your health or imbalance.
I will perform a tongue diagnosis, a pulse diagnosis, an abdominal exam and a blood pressure reading. All of this information will give me an idea about the root of the imbalance and will allow us to begin to develop a personalized program of healthcare for you.
At this time we may begin the work with one or two small changes that you will go home and begin to incorporate. We may also begin herbal therapies, if appropriate, to further support you in regaining your health.
Follow up visits: $85 (45-60 min)
This is where the bulk of our work happens. Making serious change in our life is not always easy, and often it seems we take two steps forward and one step back. This is why frequent follow up visits are encouraged at the start of our work together. This will allow us to see what challenges are coming up for you, what successes you are having, and allow us to make shifts where we need to.
In each visit I will continue to educate you about how Ayurveda views your body and issues you are dealing with, and will continue to give you new tools to incorporate into your routine. I will support you in finding greater health, and monitor you along the way.
Marma Therapy: $75 (1 hour)
Marma Therapy targets specific points on the body that relate to organs and bodily systems. It is at these junctions that our life energy (Prana) can get stuck and begin to cause ill health. It is also at these points where we can begin to release this stuck energy and encourage a greater flow through the body. In a Marma therapy session I will gently stimulate these points, or simply hold my fingers on the points, to allow the body to begin to heal itself. This therapy can really only be described by receiving it, and almost every client can benefit from a few sessions.
Yoga Therapy: $75 (1 hour)
Yoga is a great tool for health. Not only does it open our body and release tension from the muscles, but it encourages circulation and energy flow Yoga also improves the tone and functioning of the internal organs. My clients benefit from having a personalized class that specifically targets the issues they are working on in their body and mind. I will create a class for you to practice at home that uses physical asanas (postures) as well as pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation.
Body Therapy:
The system of Ayurveda has many unique body therapies that support our healing. I may suggest any of the following treatments to support you regaining balance:
Abhyanga: a full body therapy that delivers medicated (herbal) oils to your skin
Shirodhara: a treatment in which warm oil is continuously poured over the forehead and scalp.
Svedana: an herbalized steam
Nasya: a treatment in which medicated drops are inserted into the nostrils to clear head and neck issues
Udvartana: an powdered herbal scrub for encouraging circulation and lymph flow.
Shiroabyanga: a vigorous head and scalp treatment with herbal oils
Basti Treatments: Basti treatments consist of building a small “dam” made of flour that acts as container to hold medicated oils and milks or herbal ghees. These are deeply nourishing therapies that affect the body on profound levels.
Netra Basti: for the eye
Hridayam Basti: for the heart
Katti Basti: for the lower back
Adrenal Basti: for the kidney and adrenal glands
Chakra Basti: for any chakra or energy center
The Tools of Ayurveda
As we work together to bring health back to your body, any or all of these healing methods may be used over time.
Food: understanding the properties of food and how to use it for healing. Some foods increase heat in the body, some tonify the body, some cleanse the body. Learn how to eat for your body as you move through the outer seasons and through your different stage of life.
Herbs: custom herbal formulas can help your body heal as you make lifestyle changes. I create herbal powders, capsules, teas, spice formulas, massage oils, medicated ghees, nasal oils, pastes, etc., based on your needs.
Meditation: for true and lasting healing to occur we must learn to use our mind in a helpful way. I use a variety of meditation techniques depending on the needs of the client.
Yoga Asana: the physical postures of yoga alleviate stress in the body and bring health to the organs. Learn how to manage your health with personalized postures.
Pranayama: various breathing techniques allow the body shut off our “stress response” so the body can come to stillness. We can also increase lung capacity and overall vitality through the breath.
Aromatherapy: the use of essential oils has been proven to be beneficial for both body and mind. Learn which oils are most helpful for you and how to properly use them.
Mantra Therapy: the “yoga of sound” mantra therapy is a tool for the mind which helps in stress reduction, focus and concentration.
Color Therapy: colors have vibrations that affect us on subtle levels. Think of the expression “I was so angry I could see red!” Learn how to use colors in daily life to bring more harmony into your being (okay - now think blue for calming and keep reading!)
Lifestyle routines: Knowing the state of our body and mind and the tendencies we have allow us to gauge how to create a life that works for us. Our daily routines can make or break us. We will discuss how to create a lifestyle that truly supports your needs
Exercise: Some forms of movement can be very helpful for us and some can put us out of balance. Learn what forms of exercise will benefit you the most so you continue to support your health and not harm it.
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