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One Life Surf School & Spa
4993 Highway #207
Three Fathom Harbour, Nova Scotia
(902) 827-7169 or (902) 880-SURF
Jen Jackson, Registered Massage Therapist

Now you can finally treat yourself to a relaxing therapeutic massage and aromatherapy in a peaceful lakeside retreat, just minutes away from Lawrencetown Beach.

Direct billing and receipts are provided for insurance benefits.

Please email jen@onelifesurf.com for questions on massage discounts for surf program participants!
Who can benefit from Massage and Aromatherapy?

Guess what?? Massage therapy can be beneficial to everyone, from infants to the elderly. You don't have to be suffering from stress or injury to reap the benefits of massage and aromatherapy. Both massage and aromatherapy, together and alone, are highly effective preventative maintenance for the entire body, mind, and spirit.
What are the benefits of Massage and Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy

First of all, Massage and Aromatherapy can be used synergistically or separately to relax or stimulate the body. Aromatherapy involves the application or inhalation of certain natural essential oils. When using aromatherapy in conjunction with massage therapy, an essential oil such as lavender is mixed with a natural massage oil such as coconut oil and is applied to the skin for an added therapeutic effect. Lavender can help induce relaxation and achieve balance. Peppermint can be massaged into the temples to help alleviate headaches. Eucalyptus is an example of an essential oil that is added to steamed distilled water and inhaled into the lungs to help relieve sinus congestion.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy stimulates circulation and promotes healthy nutrition, repair, and lymphatic drainage of the soft tissue. The effect of massage can help alleviate chronic and acute pain allowing the body to move freely and without restriction. Massage therapy also stimulates the release of endorphines, which are "feel good" hormones and decrease the hormones such as cortisol that create stress.
Massage Therapy involves a variety of techniques that help with the body's overall maintenance:

• Swedish Massage involves a basic application of techniques that can be integrated with other modalities such as aromatherapy, myofacial release, trigger point release, passive stretching, and lymph drainage techniques. Swedish Massage can be either stimulating or relaxing, depending on the individual's needs.

• Trigger Point Release Therapy can be rather painful, but within the individual's tolerance, but it is necessary depending on the degree of the trigger point. A trigger point is a hyperirritable nodule, or "knot" in the muscle tissue that may cause a painful or numbing sensation in the muscle or any area that nerve supplies.

• Myofacial release helps gently break apart the connective tissue (fascia) that cross bind and form adhesions surrounding the muscle. If the fascia is not released prior to the massage treatment, than the muscle is unable to move without restriction.

Some of the more common conditions massage therapy is used to treat and prevent are:

• sports injuries
• whiplash
• chronic pain
• tendonitis
• carpal tunnel sydrome
• arthritis
• stress related symptoms (ie: tension headaches)
• postural imbalances
Gift certificates are now available for any occasion.

Receipts and direct billing are available for insurance reimbursement.

All prices include tax:

30 minute treatment: $40.00

45 minute treatment: $60.00

60 minute treatment: $75.00

90 minute treatment: $100.00

Aromatherapy can be applied free of charge in addition to a massage treatment.

Please contact Jen Jackson, RMT at (902) 827-7169 or (902) 880-SURF for additional One Life Surf & Spa package promotions and how you can save on your next massage through our buddy referral system! Please call in advance to book your appointment.

There is a 24 hour cancellation policy.