ELITE
Salon & Spa

Elite Salon and Spa Services

There are many styles of Therapeutic Massage offered at Elite Salon and Spa. All massage therapists on staff are experienced, and licensed in Virginia, as well as nationally certified. Each session is a custom-designed event, based upon the needs and preferences of the client. Clients may request that a particular style be used primarily or  exclusively.

Swedish Massage (60 minutes) $70

Swedish massage has long been a welcome source of comfort and relief for body and mind. Swedish massage can be done with light, moderate, or deep pressure. Its focus is on increasing circulation and relaxation.

Deep Tissue Massage (60 minutes) $80

Deep Tissue Massage uses a combination of styles including Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Trigger Point work to address holding patterns in muscle and connective tissue.  Although the deeper pressure used with this technique can bring with it some discomfort, feedback from the client assures that the therapist’s pressure does not go beyond the “hurts good” range.

Hot Stone Massage (60 minutes) $80

Hot Stone Massage uses smooth stones that have been heated in water, bringing penetrating heat into the muscles.  The stones are used to provide a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, releasing deep seated muscular tension and stress. Using hot stones adds to the circulation-improving effects of Swedish massage, and allows Deep Tissue effects to be achieved with greater comfort and relaxation.

Pregnancy Massage (60 minutes) $70

Massage for the expectant mother, focusing on her special needs, especially welcome at this time of major body changes! It is also very helpful for the developing baby, increasing the supply of nutrients and oxygen as the mother’s circulation is increased.  As Mom relaxes, the positive changes in her biochemistry also have beneficial effects for the baby.

Foot Reflexology (60 minutes) $70

This is a method that addresses physical wellness throughout the body by working specific points on the feet that have been found to influence related parts of the body.  The therapeutic effects go beyond the relaxation response that occurs during the session. 

Neuromuscular Therapy (60 minutes) $70

This is a more specific type of massage that addresses tight areas in muscle tissue. Using a deeper pressure in areas of tension, muscular “knots” are loosened and circulation is returned to these areas.  Pressure can be moderate to deep, while honoring the client’s feedback regarding hi or her pain threshold.

Gentle Joint Movement (60 minutes) $70

Based on the work of Dr. Milton Trager, this is a non-intrusive, dynamic approach to “deep” bodywork.  The rhythmic rocking, swinging, and elongation movements of this approach are done within the person’s pain-free range.  It is a gentle yet energizing approach that promotes a greater sense of ease, lightness, and peacefulness.   Working with the joints and muscles simultaneously has the effect of relaxing the body “from the inside out.”  It is especially helpful for athletes, as well as for seniors. 

One of the most important benefits is profound, revitalizing relaxation, as the client releases accumulated tension, stiffness, and soreness.  Most people who receive sessions on a regular basis report a new ease in daily activities, as well as a heightened vitality and mental clarity; better posture with less effort; greater joint mobility; more sense of coordination and integration; and fluidity. 

Ortho-Bionomy (60 minutes) $70

This gentle approach developed by a British Osteopath, Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls.  Because it relies on the client’s own system of self-balancing reflexes within joints and muscles, changes are long-lasting and very well integrated.  This form of bodywork addresses structural tension and imbalances, and is another way of relaxing the body “from the inside out”. 

Reiki (60 minutes) $70

Reiki is “Universal Life Energy” in Japanese. This work facilitates overall balance in the body/mind. It can support both physical and emotional healing, even though it does not involve direct manipulation of the tissue as in most other bodywork styles.

Lymphatic Wrap (60 minutes) $70

This is a full body wrap tat is done with a special gel (based on a proprietary blend of cleansing herbs) that is applied to the ski before wrapping.  It tones, tightens and softens your skin, as well as facilitating a healthy toxin cleanse.  In addition, clients ill lose inches (generally three to 20), and cellulite is reduced.  With a gentle detoxification of the lymphatic system, many people also experience a boost to the immune system, as well as a reduction in stress and eve chronic pain. For more information see the body wellness service page.