THERAPIES and TREATMENTS
Ayurvedic Health Consultation
Carmen Loderus (Sharanya) will assess your original constitution (prakruti) and current state of imbalance and doshas (vikruti) and create a personalized health plan aimed at improving your overall health and well-being. Recommendations may include proper diet, gradual lifestyle changes, herbal nutrition and rejuvenating therapies to help balance the body, mind and spirit.
Consultation 2 hours: $95 + Herbs
Follow-ups
Follow-up consultations are important in Ayurveda. During these consults the client’s program is
reviewed and together we see what works and what needs adjustment. 45-60 min: $40
Rejuvenating Therapies
Since Vata dosha (composed of air and ether elements) initiates and drives all physiological movement, including that of Pitta and Kapha doshas, it is considered by Ayurveda to be the main player in all of the body’s processes and initial cause of imbalance. For this reason, managing the functioning of Vata is extremely important for the prevention of disease and optimum health. At East West Ayurveda, we offer shamana (balancing) therapies to deeply relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.
Abhyanga Snehan and Swedana
Ayurvedic herbal oil massage and Steam therapy
Let your mind and body surrender into a state of peaceful rest and calm, as warm medicated herbal oils are generously applied, and gently massaged into the body to help pacify Vata and Pitta dosha. Ayurvedic massage soothes the nervous system, relieves muscle tightness and tension, and deeply nourishes the mind and body.
This is followed by the application of warm steam to to the entire body with the use of a steam cubilcle (bashpa swedana) or to more localized areas with a steam hose (nadi swedana).Steam therapy counteracts the cold qualities of Vata and Kapha, which can cause rigidty and muscle and joint pain. Steam allows the body to relax and ground, whilst improving felxibility and mobility of the muscles and joints:
90 min: $90
Pinda Swedana
Rice and herb bolus treatment
Pinda Swedana is performed after Snehan and consists of massaging medicated herbal boluses of rice and milk over the entire body. It improves blood circulation, muscle tone, strengthens the body and restores vigor. It is traditionally used for many neurological disorders, nourishes tissues and promotes vitality and longevity.
20 min: $30
Shirodhara
Mental rejuvenation
Shirodhara is a profoundly relaxing treatment in which a steady soothing stream of herbalized warm oil is poured across the forehead. It pacifies the subtle aspects of all the doshas, especially Vata, nourishes the nervous system, promotes relaxation and tranquility, and improves clarity, comprehension, and problems with insomnia. When done in a series, it can help with certain neurological and mental imbalances. Shirodhara strengthens sensory organs, reduces stress and has a profound effect upon the consciousness.
45 min: $60
Shirotarpana
Head Treatment
In this treatment medicated herbal oil is soothingly massaged into the head and scalp area. A warm herbal decoction and light steam to the scalp allows the herbal oil to be absorbed, thereby pacifying the tension held in the head. Helps with hair loss, premature graying of the hair, headaches, stress and insomnia.
40 min: $50
Netra basti
Eye rejuvenation
A nourishing and rejuvenating therapy for the eyes. It is a special treatment in which the eyes are bathed in medicated ghee. It is performed by filling a dam (made of wheat dough) with soothing ghee which is placed around the eyes. Netra Basti helps relieve eyestrain (esp. from computer screens), improves vision, pacifies problems due to Vata and Pitta, such as dry burning eyes and other eye ailments
30 min: $45 for both eyes
Kati Basti
Lumbo-Sacral rejuvenation
This is a localized treatment for relieving and nourishing the lower back. After snehan massage, the lumbo sacral area is saturated in a ‘dam’ of specially prepared herbal oil. This therapy helps to relieve the discomfort of nervous and muscular aches and pains. It pacifies one of the primary sites of Vata, nourishes displaced discs, relieving pain, soreness and tension in that area.
20 min: $25
Manya Basti
Cervical rejuvenation
A similar treatment to Kati Basti, but Manya Basti focuses on the cervical and neck area.
20 min: $20
Hrud Uro Basti
Heart support
This treatment focuses on the region of the heart (hrdaya). This area is bathed in a ‘dam’ of lukewarm medicated oil. Unresolved emotions and psychic tensions are then allowed to be calmly released, restoring strength and nourishment to the heart area.
25 min: $25
Udvartan
Herbal body rub
A vigorous application of a warm herbal paste, which stimulates the underlying tissues and Kapha dosha. Helpful for weight reduction and clearing the channels. Usually followed by svedana steam therapy.
15 min: $20
Massage Therapy
East West Ayurveda offers Therapeutic massage, Swedish and Deep Tissue. Massage relaxes and
rejuvenates muscle tissue, cleanses and improves lymphatic function, circulation and the heart. Regular massage helps relieve tension, stress and improves one’s overall physiological and psychological state of health.
60 min: $60
90 min: $90
Lomi Lomi
Temple style Hawaiian Massage
Lomi Lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage that connects the heart, body, mind and spirit. This sacred healing art passed down from the Hawaiian Kahunas, utilizes long continuous rhythmic strokes integrating the use of the forearms, movement, breath and hula. Unlike any other massage, Lomi Lomi is a profoundly nurturing massage allowing one to experience a taste of their true essence.
90 min: $120
Purifying Salt Glow
Add this exfoliating and invigorating body scrub of Dead Sea Salts mixed with an essential oil before your massage, to leave your skin radiantly fresh and smooth.
30 min: $35
Happy Foot Treatment
Rejuvenate tired, sore feet with a refreshing salt scrub, followed by an exqusite creamy shea butter essential oil foot massage and hot towel wrap!
30 min: $35
Heavenly Scalp,Hair,Face, and Neck Treatment
A deeply relaxing scalp and hair treatment using a nourishing and rejuvenating hair masque.After a calming head massage, the face is lightly massaged with Jojoba and essential oil.This is followed by an expert neck,shoulder and hand massage with an essential oil blend.
30 min: $40
Natural Fertility Management Consultations
Natural Fertility Management is a safe and empowering method of achieving or avoiding conception. Women learn to understand and cooperate with their fertility cycles through observing bodily signs such as cervical mucus, basal body temperature and combine this knowledge with
their personal biorythmic lunar cycles. Using the kit we provide, a woman can then choose what to do for the few days a month she is fertile.
Consultation 90 min and NFM kit: $160 (Consult $60, NFM kit $100)