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Massage Services at Our Dental Spa
Full Body Massage
$50 - Half Hour
$70 - One Hour
$100 - One Hour & Half
As the seasons change and evolve so does your body. Let
us pamper you to help melt those tired and stressed
muscles and transform your spirit.
Luxury Packages
$325 - 5 One Hour Sessions
$450 - 5 One Hour & Half Sessions
Elite Packages
$650 - 10 One Hour Sessions
$900 - 10 One Hour & Half Sessions
TMJ Massage Session
$120 - One hour
This works with muscles in the neck, face, head
and inter-orally to help relieve muscle spasms or pain
associated with those hypertenicities. This trigger point therapy is very affective in people with chronic TMJ (Tempomandibular Dysfunction).
Elite Package
$1,100 - 10 One Hour Sessions
Reiki Massage
$55 - 50 minutes
Leave your worries behind as you enjoy this one hour
session of Reiki Energy Work -- a three thousand year old practice stemming from Japan that promotes positive
energy flow through out your body and helps your body
to begin healing itself. Do not try... just be.
Aromatherapy Massage
$90 - One Hour
Let us pamper you for an hour with a variety of massage work and key aroma oils, this massage will invigorate and rejuvenate both your mind and body. You will also be able to take the experience home with you. You will be given a complimentary 4 oz. custom blended aromatherapy oil.
Hot Stone Massage
$90 - One Hour
Bringing the warmth of summer to you in any kind of weather. This hour long massage combines the therapy of Hot Stones, which create unity and balance within the body while the heat penetrates deeply to release muscle tension.
Massage In The Dental Office Is Not Just A Feel-Good Amenity
We've found that our pampering amenities, such as massages, actually have the effect of reducing the amount of anxiety and anesthetic typically present in a dental visit. We are not alone in this finding. The December 2002 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) published an article by Dr. Larry Lawton, a dentist for the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) residential facility for developmentally disabled patients. The article discussed the benefits of massage in the dental office:
"As a result of using massage therapy during dental treatment, we have recorded a decrease in resistant behaviors and a more positive response to treatment. Presedations have been reduced to almost zero. The dosage for sedation has been reduced by one-third to one-half the amount used previously. Use of the mechanical positioning device also has been drastically reduced (again, to almost zero). Patients who are relaxed as a result of massage seem less resistant and more receptive to dental treatment. Recovery times for patients who do require sedation have been reduced as well.
At our residential facility's oral care clinic, we recently introduced massage therapy to help our patients relax and have had good results. Perhaps this could be considered for general dental practices for all apprehensive patients-not just those with developmental disabilities. A review of client management techniques had shown that many clients were agitated during simple dental procedures. These clients required presedation, sedation and manual restraint to undergo procedures safely. As a result of the review, we found that about 30 percent of our clients were receiving sedation for dental work. Additionally, there were others who routinely required mechanical positioning devices. A number of clients also required presedation to be calm enough to be cared for safely in conjunction with the sedation and positioning devices. We were looking for a way to reduce the use of chemical or mechanical restraints. Massage therapy seemed to provide a way to relieve anxiety and help calm the patient and decrease the amount of chemical or mechanical restraints used during the dental procedure.
Massage therapy can include head and neck massage as well as hand or foot massage by a massage therapist. The dental staff can be trained in simple massage techniques to assist the massage therapist. We also use aromatherapy in the dental clinic to help our patients feel more comfortable. Essential oils reported to have calming properties are diffused in the operatory for relaxation benefits, and oils with stimulating aromas are diffused in the recovery area to refresh the patients after dental treatment. A vendor custom-blends essential oils for us, keeping in mind the special needs and limitations of our clients.
Establish a relaxed atmosphere, communicating in a soft voice and using a gentle touch will go a long way toward helping the patient relax.
Click here for more information on our dental spa amenities.
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