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What are the benefits of Thai Yoga Therapy?
* Releases stress and tension * Increases flexibility, suppleness & vital energy * Deeply relaxing * Relieves pain and soreness
* Brings the systems of the body into balance * Increases blood and lymph flow * Releases emotional blocks
* Excellent therapy for common injuries and ailments * Deepens the connection between mind, body, and spirit

Thai Yoga Massage

Thai Yoga Massage combines elements of yoga, acupressure, and assisted stretching to provide a unique and wonderful bodywork experience. The client is fully dressed in loose-fitting clothing and no oils or lotion are used during the session (except during. Thai Yoga is traditionally practiced on a mat on the floor or on a low platform. The therapists utilize their feet, knees, elbows, body weight, and forearms in addition to their hands and fingers during treatment. The session will consist of pressing and stretching techniques - the pressing techniques stretch the myofascial tissues and help to break down fibrotic tissues, to help stimulate the production of more elastic fibers; the stretching techniques helps to restore balance within and between functional muscle groups, promoting increased flexibility, postural improvement, and diminished pain.

Abdominal (Core) Massage encourages digestion, alleviates gastric upsets, relaxes the nerves, and aids in the health of organs that are interconnected with the stomach and the intestinal tract. Stress and pressure usually cause stomach aches, gassy feeling, and tightness in the abdominal region. For individuals of all ages with these stress related issues, stomach massage not only alleviates the symptoms, but can actually relieve some of the stress which causes the symptoms.

Abdominal Massage

ADD-ON SERVICES

Pre-Natal Thai Yoga Massage

Pre-natal Thai Massage sessions are performed in side-lying and seated positions, with appropriate bolstering to provide comfort, ease, and relaxation. Stretching techniques are gentle but effective in relieving pregnancy related aches, stiffness, and other discomforts. Pre-natal Thai massage eliminates waste products via the lymphatic & circulatory system, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, alleviate muscle stiffness and cramping, relieve aches and pains associated with pregnancy, and stabilize hormone levels.

Chair Massage Services

If you have ever sat behind a desk all day, then you are familiar with the symptoms of workplace fatigue - tension headaches, stiff neck, painful wrists, tight shoulders, and back pains. These symptoms cause mental fogginess, decreased energy, susceptibility to injuries and illness - leading to absenteeism and loss of production. On-site chair massage has been shown to reduce the adverse effects of sitting for long periods of time, relieve physical problems associated with repetitive tasks, improve alertness and ability to focus, help relieve common problem conditions such as tension headache and sore muscles, improve the immune system, increase good feelings about workplace, increase loyalty to company, and leave employees feeling revitalized and ready to work.

Lunch Break Chair Massage

Take a break from work and head over to our Milwaukie clinic for a 15-minute chair massage. Then, return to work feeling more refreshed and energized to tackle the rest of the day!

Our fee is $1 per minute for a minimum of 15-minutes per session. There are ample 1- and 2-hour street parking around our Jefferson Street building. Client will remain clothed during the session. You may pay per session or purchase a package of 5* and save 10%. Call us for more details & scheduling.

* One 15-min. session per visit with package.

Packaged Sessions*
Pkg of 3 Couples 60-minute sessions = $320
Pkg of 3 Couples 90-minute sessions = $440
Pkg of 3 Two-Hour sessions = $650

Couples Sessions+

60-minute Couples Session = $110
90-minute Couples Session = $150
2-Hour Couples Session = $220

COUPLES (simultaneous) Massage Sessions

If you have experienced a work-related injury and you want to be treated with massage therapy, please do the following to receive authorization so that Workers’ Compensation will cover your treatment costs:

Steps to receive authorization for medical massage treatment:

1. Notify your employer about injury. The employer should make the injury report.
2. Contact the medical doctor to get the prescription for manual therapy so that it will be included as a part of your treatment plan.
3. Contact the claims adjuster to inform him/her about your injury and the doctor prescription for manual therapy.
4. Bring your prescription to us and we will be happy to get authorization from your worker’s compensation insurance for manual therapy as a part of your treatment plan.
5. Once we receive the necessary authorization from your workers’ compensation insurance, we will contact you to schedule your appointments.

Prior to your FIRST visit, let us verify your insurance to make sure we can bill for your ‘out of network’ benefits for manual therapy sessions. Please fill out, scan, and email a verification form to info@absolutebalancebodywork.com and allow 3-5 days for us to confirm authorization you’re your WC insurance.

Worker's Compensation Insurance

Thai Herbal Compress induces deep relaxation, relieves stress and fatigue, boosts both emotional and physical well-being, improves circulation of blood and lymph and stimulates the internal organs. Stiff, sore or pulled muscles and ligaments, back pain, migraines, stress and anxiety are almost instantly relieved. Hot compresses are ideal for alleviating pain, chronic back aches, arthritis, skin conditions, migraines, chronic stress, and anxiety. The blend of traditional Thai herbs used in these compresses has a relaxing and invigorating effect on the body and mind, soothing sore and overworked muscles, while replenishing the body’s energy and improving physical balance.

Thai Herbal Compress

Silicone Cupping Massage is an easy and relaxing way to treat your skin to a deep cleansing and stimulating revitalization. This negative pressure massage temporarily stimulates blood flow in the area used, giving the skin a firmer look and improves the look of fine lines. Silicone Cupping Massage provides pain relief from tight or sore muscles. It provides a relaxing and soothing experience, giving you an overall sense of well-being. This technique can be easily integrated into your massage session.

Silicone Cupping Massage

Face Massage

Face Massage has been proven to improve facial tone, relieves sinus congestion in allergies, relieves headaches, eliminate stress and anxiety, detoxifies the body, and prevents (or lessen) wrinkles.

"Left unchecked, facial pain can produce sinus and tension headaches, toothaches, blurred vision and the pressure-cooker feeling that your head might explode", said Cynthia Ribeiro, president-elect of the American Massage Therapy Association.

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Customer Loyalty Program

We value and are truly grateful for your loyalty!
To say "thank you", we will automatically enroll you in our Customer Loyalty Program.
For every sixth consecutive 60- or 90-minute standard rate sessions you schedule and complete,
you will receive the 7th session of equal value for FREE!

* 5 consecutive regular sessions must be completed within 3 months and 6th session must be scheduled within 2wks of last session.
* Does not apply to insurance claims, packaged services, gift certificates, nor combined with other special offers.

15-Minute Add-On Service Abdominal Massage

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Lower Leg and Foot Massage offers a soothing treatment to your tired and aching legs and feet, while reducing swelling and decreasing physiological lower leg edema. We use The Pedigenix® Foot Care System products designed to cleanse, exfoliate, soften and deodorize feet, while establishing and reinforcing a proactive regimen for preventive foot care.

Pedigenix is diabetic-friendly and delivers solutions to effectively address hyperkeratotic tissue, calluses, and bromhidrosis. Each Pedigenix product is formulated with natural extracts of cucumber and menthol to refresh feet. Other key ingredients such as triple-action Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Urea and Shea Butter help moisturize and improve skin condition while Zinc Ricinoleate and Pentylene Glycol help deodorize.

To guarantee arrival before Dec.25th, orders must be completed by Thursday, Dec. 20th.
If you wish to pick up from our clinic, please contact us to make arrangements.

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Relax and Rejuvenate your whole self!

"The energy it takes to ignore an inner longing is greater than the leap of faith it takes to move you in the direction of your dreams ... as people take steps to fulfill their goals, they feel better physically, have more energy and become more emotionally alive." - Aruni Futuronsky

Give the gift of wellness, because everyone deserves good health!

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