Ayurveda enhances a principle where everyone is responsible for learning about and healing their own body and mind. This integrated approach enables receivers to discover their own innate knowledge from which they gain new insights into health and life.
Ayurvedic Bodywork has elements that balance, soothe, and stimulate Prana, the Energy of Life!
Essence of Self Ayurveda Center
for Massage, Yoga and Health
Ringwood Medical Center
52 Skyline Drive, Ringwood, NJ 07456
AYURVEDA CONSULTATIONS WITH NANCY A. SMITH Initial Consultation with Nancy Smith 75-minutes $85 Follow-Up Consultations with Nancy Smith
60-minutes $65
Add an Ayurveda Consultation to any Kerala Ayurvedic Massage or Treatment for an additional $60.
KERALA AYURVEDIC MASSAGE
Dosha Specific Oil Massage and Warm Stones with Hot Towels or Steam (Abhyanga-Swedna with Hot Towels or Steamy Wonder Tent) Dosha specific oil massage (abhyanga) nourishes the skin, aids in removing impurities, stimulates both arterial and lymphatic circulation, and relaxes the mind and body, promoting overall healing. Therapeutic warm stones relax the body at its deepest level using the energies of warm volcanic stones. This ancient Ayurvedic therapy moves energy to tired areas, relieves sore muscles and creates a soothing relaxation response of peace and serenity. After your oil and stone treatment, hot towel compresses are applied or a light steam tent is placed over you with your head staying out. During the Steam, you are kept cool with a cool cloth around your neck; this allows the vital organs to remain cool during the Swedna. Moist Heat is used to bring the oils deep in the muscles. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment. 75-minutes $85
Add one of the following choices to the Ayurvedic Massage for an additional $20.
Dry Lymphatic Skin Brushing (Garshana) This is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, featuring a dry lymphatic skin brushing with cotton gloves, followed by a dosha specific oil treatment. The brushing (garshana) increases circulation, and cleans the skin so the dosha specific oil treatment can penetrate deeply.
Reflexology (Marma) This treatment focuses on opening and balancing the energy flow according to the Indian meridian system stimulating certain points on the body where the physical and energy bodies meet. Marma points are similar to acupressure points. Dosha specific oils are used with circular motions on dosha specific marma points. You will feel balanced and renewed.
Skin and Lymphatic Detox (Udvartina)- Udvartina is a deeply penetrating herbal paste lymphatic treatment. You will be scrubbed with the paste on all sides of your body. This treatment is exfoliating and conditioning to the skin as well as a deeply cleansing treatment which presses stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body. A hot towel is used to wipe off excess paste at the end of the tent session, you will need to go straight home to shower to rinse off the remaining paste.
Vigorous, Rhythmic Treatment (Vishesh) This treatment breaks up adhesions, stimulates lymphatic flow, and guides impurities out of the body. This technique separates fat from muscle tissue. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment. For Kapha body types and imbalances, this is an essential therapeutic approach; the steam combination is wonderful for loosening impurities and guiding them out of the body. The vigorous strokes get the circulation moving while the steam helps to soften the tissues allowing the toxins to then be sweated out.
ADDITIONAL KERALA AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS
30-minute Steam Treatment (Swedna with Steamy Wonder Tent) After you, the client, applies the warm oil, a light steam tent is placed over you with your head staying out. During the steam, you are kept cool with a cool cloth around your neck; this allows the vital organs to remain cool during the Swedna. Moist heat is used to bring the oils deep in the muscles. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment. 30-minutes $40
50-minute Dosha Specific Neck and Back Massage and Warm Stones with Hot Towels of Steam (Abhyanga-Swedna with Hot Towels or Steamy Wonder Tent) Dosha specific oil massage (abhyanga) nourishes the skin, aids in removing impurities, stimulates both arterial and lymphatic circulation, and relaxes the mind and body, promoting overall healing. Therapeutic warm stones relax the body at its deepest level using the energies of warm volcanic stones. This ancient Ayurvedic therapy moves energy to tired areas, relieves sore muscles and creates a soothing relaxation response of peace and serenity. After your oil and stone treatment, hot towel compresses are applied or a light steam tent is placed over you with your head staying out. During the Steam, you are kept cool with a cool cloth around your neck; this allows the vital organs to remain cool during the Swedna. Moist Heat is used to bring the oils deep in the muscles. You will relax for a few minutes at the close of the treatment. 50-minutes $60
Ayurvedic Relaxation Treatment (Shirodhara) A deeply relaxing treatment using warm herbalized oil poured in a gentle stream over the forehead. This procedure synchronizes brain waves and profoundly coordinates and calms the mind, body, and spirit. Shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, nourishes the hair and scalp and generally aids in release of stress and tension. It is suggested that the oil be left in the hair for a few hours, over night is best. The remaining Shirodhara oil is yours to take home. 60-minutes $85 Add this to any massage treatment for an additional $40.
Ayurvedic Sinus Treatment using a Neti Pot Kit (Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya) Ahead, neck, and shoulder oil massage and facial lymphatic treatment, followed by deep inhalation of aromatic steam, neti pot, sinus cleansing and herbalized nose drops (nasya). This treatment is designed to help clear impurities from the head area, opening the sinuses and stimulating the proper flow within the head and neck area. It works on all the senses and creates a wonderful opening and clearing of this area. This is a great treatment for those of us who are bombarded with pollutants, sensory stimulation, and for those who experience chronic head and neck problems including allergies, headaches, asthma, and eye troubles. It is also a wonderful treatment for those suffering from any problems of the neck and head regions. 60-minutes $100 Kit (a $30 value) includes Neti Pot, Neti Salt and Dosha Specific Nasal Drops. Add this to any massage treatment for an additional $55.
Panchakarma An ancient Ayurvedic deep cleansing and rejuvenation 5-day program that is a key component to establishing a healthy Ayurvedic lifestyle. It restores the natural balance of the body at the cellular level promoting a sense of well being. Panchakarma is traditionally recommended as a semi annual or annual practice.
During your individualized experience, Ayurvedic practitioner Nancy Smith will assess your dosha (basic Ayurvedic body-mind type), identify imbalances, and guide you through specific treatments – designed to bring down excess energies that have built up in the body and could lead to discomforts.
An authentic Kerala Ayurvedic tradition, including a special diet, daily body treatments, soothing light, background music, and the use of cleansing and rejuvenating oils and herbs will revitalize your life!
Continue your life in the comfort of your home, and receive deep cleansing treatments at the EOS Ayurveda Center over a period of five consecutive days. Five Consecutive Day Deep Cleanse Treatment Program $1000
OTHER SPECIALTY TREATMENTS
Oncology Massage with Luci Zirpoli
This massage is specific for clients who are in active or post cancer treatment. Consideration is given to symptoms and side effects of the cancer and the treatments and medications. Clients can participate in massage during chemotherapy and radiation, to help alleviate the physical and emotional stress on the body. 75-minutes $85
Lymphatic Drainage of the Face and Neck with Luci Zirpoli A very specialized massage technique that works to facilitate fluid drainage due to swelling from trauma or surgery. A slow-paced light touch is used to activate the lymphatic system and encourage the movement of fluid to be expelled from the body. 45-minutes $60
Traditional Swedish Massage Take a step back and enjoy the soothing and rhythmic strokes of the Swedish style. This full body massage will promote relaxation and stress relief. 75-minutes $85
Swedish Massage with Hot Stones
90-minutes $105
Deep Tissue Massage Add deep tissue massage onto a Swedish massage to focus on the areas that hold tension and cause discomfort. Deep tissue work will penetrate the under-layers of muscle to allow “knots” and stress points to relax and release. 90-minutes $105
Myofascial Release with Swedish Massage with Luci Zirpoli An effective hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure which allows "stuck" muscle tissue to release. 75-minutes $85
Medical Massage with Luci Zirpoli
75-minutes $85
15 Minute Chair Massage
15-minutes $20
Shiatsu Massage with Luci Zirpoli Based on the Eastern Medicine philosophies, shiatsu massage targets the energy organ meridians of the body. Focus can be given to specific symptoms, or as a general body treatment, using compression and trigger points. Treatment session involves interview and discussion that determines a mapping of the body, followed by hands-on massage. This massage can be given on a table or floor mat. 90-minutes $105
REIKI (Pranic Healing)
Reiki is an ancient Japanese art of healing harnessing the Universal Life Energy (Prana) through therapeutic touch. Reiki’s roots are found in the ancient Vedic texts of India. Reiki is a safe, easy, and all natural system of healing that affects people on a mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual level. Chakras and major systems of the body are brought into balance enhancing the body's inherent power to heal. Reiki is received fully clothed. Reiki can also enhance any traditional medical treatment program being used.
Reiki
75-minute $85
15 Minute Reiki Session
15-minute $20
No-Tip Policy
7% N.J. Sales Tax Additional
Gift Certificates Available
Special Pricing Is Available For Multiple Sessions
Group pricing- Two or more people Level One - $75 each plus cost of book ($21) - 2 one-hour sessions
Level Two (Professional Level) - $350 each - 6 one-hour sessions meeting once a month
Level Three (Master Teacher Level) - $350 each - 3 one-hour sessions
Reiki Master Teacher Package (all three levels) - $600 each including book
Private Pricing Level One - $150 plus cost of book ($21) - 2 one-hour sessions
Level Two (Professional Level) - $600 - 6 one-hour sessions meeting once a month for six months
Level Three (Master Teacher Level) - $600- 3 one-hour sessions
Reiki Master Teacher Package (all three levels) - $1200 including book
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