Ithaca Area Spas

Various massage techniques are blended by your therapist to meet your individual needs.

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Pregnancy Massage is specifically designed for women who are expecting. Pregnancy massage will concentrate on the specific needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience.

Using heat-absorbing basalt, our hot stone massage combines elements of the earth with a grounding human touch that soothes muscles and increases circulation with the release of heat through both the massage and the stone.

If you love yoga or acupressure Thai massage is a must try. Thai involves a variety of movements and pressure points to produce a uniquely relaxing yet energizing and highly effective therapeutic treatment. Similar to Shiatsu, sessions are performed on a floor mat with the client comfortably dressed.

Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing, healing modality intended to help balance one's chi, or energy. This is an excellent choice if you prefer a more active session, or are in need of a specific focus or a whole-body check-in.

Reflexologists view the feet and hands as areas that mirror the body, and use their practice to stretch, apply pressure, and move these extremities in order to affect the corresponding parts of the body in positive or healing ways.

A must for pre- or post-workout flexibility, recovery and restoration. This massage employs deep pressure techniques to targeted muscle groups to warm up muscles prior to your workout and to flush out post-workout toxins. A half-hour session coupled with each workout will improve your fitness endurance and performance.

Reiki is a Japanese name consisting of two words: Rei and Ki, which together mean "spiritually guided" (higher knowledge) and "life force energy." Reiki practitioners believe that this Universal Life Force Energy animates us and is found all around us. Reiki practitioners channel this "universal life force energy" and share it with recipients or clients. Ultimately, reiki is believed to help individuals bring their mind, body and spirit into greater focus and harmony.

Each facial includes a complete client consultation in which your aesthetician will analyze your skin type and customize your session, including any extractions and product recommendations for at-home use.

Visit our website to see all of our waxing options and pricing from eyebrows to backs to bikinis.

Ananda is Sanskrit for "the bliss of Being". The Ananda is a Rasa exclusive treatment, and our guests and staff agree that it is a favorite treatment. Focusing on the pressure points on the scalp and based on and ancient Ayurvedic treatment, Ananda will bring you to a place of bliss and presence.

We have developed some of our own and have chosen Naturopathica for many other hydrotherapy treatments. More than just lovely smells and textures, these treatments are excellent for elimination of toxins and hydrating for skin. Visit our website www.rasaspa.com for a full description of our scrubs.

During this kind of treatment, the nerves carry impulses from the surface of the skin deeper into the body, where these impulses are instrumental in stimulating the immune system, influencing the production of stress hormones, invigorating circulation and digestion, encouraging blood flow, and lessening pain sensitivity.

The Hammam ritual is a sensual ritual of heat, steam, massage, detoxification, rich scent and relaxation based on the skin care practices of the hammam bath house. Retreat into an intense blend of essential oils, plant, nut and fruit extracts, carefully chosen for their therapeutic and healing properties, created to draw deep impurities from the body, for a warm radiance.

The Japan ritual was founded on the principle of stimulating blood flow through the body by blending layers of exceptional ingredients and pure scents deeply into the skin. Inspired by the sensual and thorough art of caring for the body developed and perfected in Japan. Created to release the flow of vital energy in the body.