Massage, energy-work with talented holistic practitioners to support your emotional and physical release; whole living resources for healthy live food eating, holistic pedicure/manicure with reflexogy and intuitive insights, Crossing Worlds Journeys & Retreats Inspiring, Insightful, Personal Experiences of Sedona, Arizona, the Ancient Southwest & your inner vision. HOME Sedona: Tours, Self-Discovery, Retreats Self-Discovery & Vision Quest Retreats Native American Cultures - Canyonlands Journeys Seasonal Events: solstice, equinox, New Year Articles Calendar Contact Us   Supportive Options for your Sedona Retreat: Massage and Energy Work These excellent licensed therapists are all dedicated to promoting wellness and and provide a high standard of service. They personally tailor your session to address your structural imbalances, release physical tension, help release emotional energies stuck within the body and create a general sense of relaxation, balance and well being. I highly recommennd this as a great addition to your retreat to help you move energies, relax and clear and feel so nurtured. They can bring their treatments right to your room! For the most up to date rate and services information, it is best to check directly with the therapist. Therapist Specialities Deborah Williams Enjoy a spa treatment at your own lodging or in her Cottonwood area Everstudio!     928-649-9824 CMT--Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports and Swedish massage and Trigger Point Therapies, Spa wraps and baths, intuitive insights, sound healing, essential oil and raindrop therapist. Deborah, a talented bodyworker dedicated to healing, has a powerful, attentive presence fluidly mixed with sensitivity and humor. She has skills in facilitation, drama, creative expressive movement, weight training and teaching with wit. She will encourage you to create a loving relationship with our own body   Sedona Day Spa Services Ancient Sea Spa Services brings professional spa treatments directly to your Sedona area location creating your own personal Sedona day spa. Please her article on the healing qualities of seaweed: Seaweed -- A Healing Gift from Mother Earth   Therapeutic Massage and/or Deep tissue massage. 1 hour, Drawing from Deep Tissue, Sports and Swedish massage and Trigger Point Therapy, this work is aimed at addressing structural imbalances and long held emotional armoring creating a general sense of relaxation, balance and well being. 1 hour, $99; 1 1/2 hours, $135 at your lodging, Cottonwood studio: 1 hour, $65; $90 (1 1/2 hour). Healing Waves Massage, 1 hour. Let wave-like strokes gently lull you into a deeply meditative and healing state. This massage draws from Swedish and Esalen techniques and may include the use of essential oil, energy work, sound healing and guided meditation as desired. 1 hour, $100, 1 1/2 hour, $130 at your lodging Cottonwood studio: 1 hour, $70; $90 (1 1/2 hour) Raindrop Therapy. Pure therapeutic grade essential oils are delicately dropped like rain along your spine. Next, your spine is covered with a warm most towel to allow the oils to fully penetrate. Foot reflexology and an integrative massage complete this treatment. 1 hour $120 at your lodging, $90 at Cottonwood studio. Ancient Sea Algae Papoose Wrap, 1 1/2 hours Aids in hormonal and metabolic balance Aids in the elimination of heavy metals from the body. Laminaria Digitata sea algae from the earth's purest Artic ocean beds is featured in this treatment. We begin with gentle body brushing to exfoliate the skin and help stimulate circulation. Next algae paste mixed with pure therapeutic grade essential oils is applied with gentle nurturing massage-like strokes. Then, snugly wrapped in blankets you a free to drop deeply into the ocean of your subconscious. We finish this treatment with an integrative massage using either cooling aloe vera gel or warm sesame oil depending on the season. An intuitively guided healing journey may be added to this experience upon your request. 1 1/2 hours $120 at your lodging, $90  at Cottonwood studio. Primordial Sea Clay Pack. Detoxifies the body. Tones, smoothes and purifies the skin Helps with grounding and centering Enveloped in bentonite clay formed at the bed of the ancient sea you feel your skin pulsate as toxins are drawn from your body. bentonite clay has been used in healing by indigenous cultures since before recorded history. Some scientists believe that bentonite was the primary catalyst in the formation of the earth's first single-celled organisms. Due to its electromagnetic properties, clay has the ability to reduce swelling and inflammation and stimulate the immune system. We finish this treatment with a stimulating integrative massage using an all natural moisturizer. Essential oils may be added to this experience to enhance the healing effects of this treatment. 1 1/2 hours $120 at your lodging, $90  at Cottonwood studio. Sea Salt Glow. Sea Salt Glow Your circulation will be greatly enhanced and your skin exfoliated to silky softness by this treatment. Therapeutic grade essential oils, carefully chosen to suit your personal needs augment the healing qualities of this experience. 1/2 hr $50. Available only in combination with other services. Ancient Sea Bath Your tub is filled with warm water infused with sea algae, essential oils and native healing herbs. This is a lovely prelude to any of the above services. 1/2 hr $50 at your lodging. Available only in combination with other services. Sea Foot Bath Soak tired and callused feet in a tub of warm water infused with essential oils and sea algae. Next, feet are gently exfoliated with sea salt and a brisk towel rub. We finish with an all natural moisturizer and an energizing foot massage., $65 Cranialsacral, 1 hour, $60 Cottonwood studio--$90 Sedona outcall   Stephen Every, LMT is a gifted healer, dedicated to supporting you in achieving optimum health and balance.  He has pursued and studied a variety of modalities including both Eastern and Western philosophies, approaching relaxation and rejuvenation from a holistic perspective.  His education and many years of experience enable him to offer to you as his client, exactly what is needed to support you in achieving your personal wellness goals. Custom Massage Design your own treatment…by choosing any of the offered modalities to the right: 90 Minutes - $135 at your lodging Hot Stones – Add $45   (928) 274-1792  saistephen17@gmail.com     MYOFASCIAL RELEASE:  Fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a 3-dimensional web from head to foot.  Fascia surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ of the body, all the way down to the cellular level. Release Techniques:  Safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to the myofascial connective tissue. --Benefits: relieves pain from muscle soreness, restores range of motion by increasing flexibility, improves posture, relieves stress and alleviates tension headache, supports healthy oxygenation of muscle tissue MYOSKELETAL ALIGNMENT TECHNIQUES:  is a type of bodywork which blends DEEP TISSUE, STRETCHING AND MYOFASCIAL RELEASE to treat tight and weakened muscles.  Pain-free movement and mobility throughout the body is the ultimate goal of this modality. Release Techniques:  Uses isometric and post-isometric relaxation techniques, stretching, rotations and side-bending, combined with applied pressure to specified areas of the body. --Benefits: corrects postural imbalances, increases range of motion, supports muscles in maintaining skeletal alignment, reduces pain, inflammation and nerve impingement CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY:  This therapy focuses on restoring the flow of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CFS) throughout the entire spinal column and Central Nervous System. Release Techniques:  Non-invasive, hands-on technique that involves gentle holding and/or rocking motions designed to activate the relaxation response, and the body’s natural cranial rhythm, therefore allowing the return of optimal balance.  This therapy, as a stand-alone session is worked fully clothed. --Benefits: increased cell-to-cell communication via the Central Nervous System, increased mental clarity & awareness, relief from migraine headaches, restored Balance. returns tissue integrity, has the powerful total-body effect of positively influencing the Nervous, Endocrine and Immune Systems DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE  is considered a type of myofascial bodywork that focuses on the deeper layers of the musculoskeletal system in addition to the more superficial fascia and muscles. Release Techniques:  Uses gradual, firm, constant compressions and strokes applied parallel to muscle fibers.  Using the knuckles, forearms, heel of the hand and elbows as tools, pressure is maintained by practitioner until resistance is met and muscle tissue relaxes. --Benefits: especially beneficial to relieve and heal chronically tense muscle groups, lengthens muscles and restores elasticity by relaxing and releasing chronic holding patterns embedded in muscle and connective tissue, increases range of motion, relaxation SWEDISH MASSAGE is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage.  Techniques:  Therapist uses oils and creams to facilitate smooth, gliding strokes called effleurage.  Other techniques may include:  kneading, friction, stretching and tapping. --Benefits: great for stress reduction, relaxation, sleep inducement, improved circulation HOT STONE MASSAGE:  For thousands of years, stones have been used for their healing properties.  The therapist gives a full body massage alternating between the use of the stones and full hand contact. Techniques:  Smooth, heated river rocks are applied with oil.  Used as tools, the stones glide across the skin, warming, relaxing and loosening those tired, sore muscles. --Benefits: Heat from the stones penetrate deeply into muscle tissue, allowing for deeper relaxation and rejuvenatio. See Swedish Massage. REFLEXOLOGY is based on a system of zones (in the zone!) and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with the premise that such work effects a physical change on the corresponding part of the body, such as glands and organs. Techniques:  Uses sustained pressure, friction and movement in specific points along a particular zone on the hands and feet to release tension and restore circulation to the corresponding area in the body. --Benefits: Relaxation, Pain reduction, Rejuvenation of tired feet and hands, improves circulation to nervous system REIKI treats the whole person including body, mind, emotions and spirit, with a gentle hands-on technique that enhances the flow of Life Force energy within the client while aligning him or her with the Wisdom of the Divine. The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words:          Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Powers          Ki which is Life Force energy Benefits: relaxation, feelings of peace, security and well being, enhanced energy flow     Michael Wang Hippard, LMT 928-773-0272 928-853-4932 Chinese Massage An integrative appoach to relieve pain, reduce stress and increase energy.   Michael has a depth of skills to draw from, is very tuned in to what your body needs, and is particularly talented at opening up the energy merdians and doing deep release including cranial work. He has a calm, healing presence.     Michael's studio is in Flagstaff--if you are going that way, definitely it is worth while to set up 1 1/2 hours with him. If set up in advance for at least 3 people, he may be able to come to your hotel in Sedona. For over 20 years, Michael has trained in and taught Tai Chi and Internal Martial Arts. Through this training, he has mastered working with "Chi" or "life force energy". Michael's years of training have included the study of Chinese Medicine and Tui Na through the National Organization of North American Tang Shou Tao. Michael's comprehensive training and knowledge of chi greatly influence his massage practice. He specializes in Tui Na, Chinese massage therapy which opens the energy flow thoughout the body and relaxes muscles and joints. This technique both creates greater flexibility and strength and reduces stress on the body. Michael combines Tui Na , Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, sports massage techniques, and Qi Gong Therapy for a deeply relaxing and healing massage experience for the client. Services: Myofascial Release Cranialsacral Therapy Tai Chi chuan Medical Qi Gong Tui Na Deep Tissue Sports Massage Massage Rates at your location in Sedona (with minimum of 3 people): 1 hour, $100 1.5 hours, $130 Discount if go to Michael's Flagstaff studio: 1 Hour $65 1.5 Hour $90 Tai Chi / Qi Gong Private or group lessons can be arranged More Supportive Options: Deb Lovejoy Lovejoy's Enchanted Cottage 928-301-1903 Holistic Pedicures Intuitive Readings Reiki Healing Reflexology Polarity Therapy Detox Foot Bath Holistic Manicures Chele A. Eades: Whole Living Resources Health Minister, Raw/Living Foods Chef -Teacher 928-203-0149 Chele is a wealth of knowledge on healthy foods and becoming alkaline as a basis for renewed health and vitality. Her consulting really helped me with a health challenge. I highly recommend her work. updated July 2, 2011 Crossing Worlds Journeys and Retreats P O Box 3288 Sedona, AZ 86340 1-800-350-2693 for initial info calls Office:  928-282-0846 eMail: journeys@crossingworlds.com