Ayurvedic Touch

Ayurveda – The Science of Life
Ayurveda is known to have existed 5000 years ago, and is generally considered by many scholars and historians as the oldest living system of medicine and health care in the world.
As the “science of life”, the focus of Ayurveda has always been on creating a balanced, vibrant state of healthy mind, body and spirit: life lived with vitality, expanded awareness and in harmonious relationship with the environment, the laws of nature and the cosmos, and our fellow beings on our beautiful planet. 
Ayurveda has much to offer modern medicine, which, despite its remarkable achievements, sometimes lacks this holistic perspective.
This state of total health can be achieved through a vast array of preventative and rejuvenative teachings and practices of Ayurveda: lifestyle and dietary recommendations, herbal tonics, detoxification regimens, exercise methods such as yoga postures, meditation and more.
Whether for prevention, healing or rejuvenation, all of these are individually tailored for maximum benefit, according to a person’s prakruti or individual constitution.  This is perhaps the greatest contribution of Ayurveda to the field of medicine.

Kansa Wand Facelift Massage
​$80 60min

Ayurvedic Kansa Wand Face Massage is a holistic rejuvenating tool.
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You are invited to enjoy one hour of total relaxation while your face, neck and head receive a slow and precise Ayurvedic Kansa Wand Face massage.

Regular face massages lift and tone muscles, soften your features and keep you looking radiant with the renewed blood and oxygen supply to your face.

Kneading facial muscles brings nutrients to the treated area, helping the collagen fibres retain their elasticity. Stimulating the marma points and lymph nodes releases energy blockages and trapped toxins.

  During this deeply restorative treatment you can easily slip into slumber while the  customized blend of aromatherapy oil is massaged gently into your facial and neck muscles thereby balancing your doshas, relieving neck tension and headaches and detoxing your body and refreshing your spirit.
This session is made up of two parts...
Massage of the Marma Points
Massage with the Kansa Wand

Clients have reported feeling more connected and at peace, softer skin, improvement in skin tone and texture as well as improvement in sinus congestion, tooth ache, improvement to libido, digestion and sleep 

*This is a stand alone session that will leave you feeling truly relaxed and connected. However if you wish for a full body experience please consider booking "Ayurvedic Touch - Full Body Nurture"

Kansa Vatki Foot Massage
​ $50 40 min/$80 60 min

Kansa Vatki Foot Massage is a simple, drug free method for reducing stress and boosting the body's vital energy (prana).

According to Dr Vasant Lad (a leading Ayurvedic physician), we can reduce stress, activate our immune system and heal our body, mind and consciousness through the simple act of a foot massage.  The soles of our feet can open the doors of our body's internal pharmacy.

Because the feet work in conjunction with the legs, knees, hips and back, foot problems can lead to muscle tension in the body - especially the back, neck and shoulders. This can intensify fatigue and irritability.

Benefits
Improves sleep
Calms the body
Balances the tri-dosha
Increases energy
Relaxes tired feet
Improves blood circulation 
lymphatic drainage 
Enhanced joint mobility
Helps relieve eye strain
Helps detoxify internal organs
Lowers Pitta
Increases strength, stamina and libido
Improves Digestion
Helps with anxiety and depression
Chakra Clearing

The Kansa Vatki Foot Massage is a blissful relaxing massage that includes stimulation of the marma points on the feet and legs, using ghee and the Kansa Vatki Bowl.  It is perfect for those people that need deep relaxation, immune building therapy and pampering on a budget.  

Ayurvedic Touch Full Body Nurture $350 3.5hrs


​Ayurvedic Touch Full Body Nurture starts off with a consultation, where we discover your unique dosha and talk about how to improve your health and well-being through diet, exercise and stress management.
Once we have had a talk, I can create the oils that will be used during your treatment.
(You may also purchase this blend to take home with you).

The treatment...
We shall begin with massaging your hot oil blend to the back of your body, stimulating marma points and releasing any tension or knots to the back, neck, legs and buttocks as we go using a combination of hands, wands and stones. Once completed you will be able to have a quick break before we continue to dive into a deeper state of relaxation where you will receive the next part of your treatment to the front of your body.

Front of body treatment includes...
Face, neck, arms, hands, breasts, stomach, legs, inner thighs, feet
 Unwinding of the Belly and lymph node release for further lymphatic drainage.
 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage
 Kansa Wand Face Massage.

*The whole session takes 3.5 hours but allow for 4 hours

Includes a herbal tea/fruit 

Ayurvedic Case Study Testimonials

Recently, I undertook a case study with 4 amazing women from my local community.  They were all to receive a weekly one hour kansa wand facelift massage for four weeks. The intention was to see just how effective this ancient Indian healing modality is on natural healing and rejuvenation of the facial tone and structure.  The results were more than remarkable. All of the participants reported feeling more connected to their bodies, improved clarity of thought, less stress levels, de-congested sinus, improved sleep, improved digestion as well as having some well deserved appreciative comments from family members and friends.
 
The treatment was made up of two parts. 
Part one - face and neck massage stimulating the marma points and lymph nodes using manual hand massage with a customized aromatherapy oil to support their individual doshas. 
Part two - Marma point and muscle tissue massage with the Bronze Kansa Wand.

Each participant was given a customized blend of facial oil that I created to use at home, morning and evening. These oils on their own support the person in mind, body and spirit, and was to used as part of their self love routine.
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Due to privacy issues I won't be publishing all the studies.  Bette however was kind enough to share her journey with you.

Case Study - Bette (Vata) Skin Type - Combination 

Bette’s main desire in receiving this treatment was to build her immune system, improve her well-being and clear her congestion in her sinuses. Bette is a very active member of the community, she loves gardening and belongs to many organisations where she dedicates her time, knowledge and energy. Bette experiences numbness at times on her lower right jaw and during this study Bette was also undergoing some dental work.
  1. Prior to receiving this treatment Bette was experiencing severe tooth/gum sensitivity to her right upper jaw.  She had dry skin between her eyebrows on “Sthapani”her 6th chakra (3rd eye).
  2. After her first treatment she reported that the next morning, her resting heart beat was much lower, the pain in her mouth had improved, so much that her visit to her dentist was much more proactive rather than reactive,  and her sinuses had cleared considerably.
  3. After Bette’s 2nd treatment, she reported that she had slept really well.  Bette felt that her overall well-being had improved, and even though she had been really busy with her extramural activities, she was not at all stressed.
  4. Bette felt really tired after her 3rd treatment and was aware that her body was still detoxing, so she took it easy and the next day was back to her normal self. Bette reported that her previous sinus congestion was still continuing to improve.
  5. *Bette’s final treatment was 10 days after the previous KWM as she had a tooth extracted and was advised by her therapist to allow the pain to settle before receiving the final massage.  Bette remarked that she could feel a real difference in her general well-being by receiving a treatment on day 10 rather than day 7…the tooth extraction wasn’t helping Bette feel well at all.

conclusion:
​Bette's skin looks plumper and her cheeks fuller, firmer and higher.  The texture on the neck is smoother and the forehead lines are smooter.  Laughter lines around the mouth are much less defined and the overall skin texture and pores on the face are noticeably finer.
​Therapists Comments:
It was lovely to work with Bette, the feedback each week was really helpful. I am certain that the Kansa Wand Massage fully supported Bette in her recovery from the dental work, and also helped her to feel better in body, mind and spirit while this way going on.
I am thrilled that Bette was able to get a lot more out of the Kansa Wand Facelift Massage than either of us even expected was possible. Aromatherapy and Marma point stimulation definitely help the body, mind and spirit in so many ways. Bette has a really busy life and her clarity of thought is needed.  This KW session with daily “Belly Unwinding” at home, has really helped Bette be more in touch with her body so she can do the things she loves. Bette commented that this treatment helped her sinuses which were also triggered when she ate dairy. It’s good to know what your body like and dislikes…it is also a blessing to be totally, that present and aware, don’t you think? I loved hearing that Bette doesn’t wear any makeup except for the oils that I created for her. She certainly doesn’t need makeup, she does have a lovely even complexion. 
Update:
On Bette’s latest visit, I happily noticed that the dry skin between her eyebrows had cleared away. I have advised Bette to re apply the face oil to her skin on days when it is windy and she is outdoors gardening. (see Bette's testimonial below)
I think my sinus is much better.  I can wake up most mornings and not have a blocked up head. My well-being, considering I have had some dental work ongoing, has been pretty good.  I have not felt unwell.  After the last treatment I did not experience the tiredness that I had previously. Budget allowing I would love to continue these treatments. I particularly loved the aromatherapy hot stone massage with foot and face included.  I have told my friends about this.  I have been recommending the treatments to people I know and will continue to do so.  Also, Pauline’s skill and gentle nurturing ways are just wonderful.  I think the Kansa Wand Massage has had really good results with the tone of my skin.  Ï went to a school reunion last week and I constantly had comments about how well I was holding my age and how good I looked.  I was really chuffed to think that so many people said that to me. The Kansa Wand Massage has enhanced the youthfulness of my face.  The surprise of the Kansa Wand Massage was the transition from the hands to the wand was not obvious. It flowed almost as one continuous movement.  I was surprised that I slept - it was so relaxing and enjoyable but I was sorry I was not fully aware of every second of it.
​Bette 77
Case Study Participant
I cannot thank Pauline from Healing Touch enough for the Ayurveda massage treatments that I have recently received at her health and wellness studio.
I recently completed a 4-week Case Study which involved a one-hour treatment with Pauline, using the Kansa Wand and marma point massage to both my face and neck.
Before my first treatment my skin felt tight and sluggish on my face and neck. There was no glow and I was developing wrinkles and frown lines.
After receiving the Ayurveda treatments, my skin is light and airy, fine lines and wrinkles have reduced, pigmentation had most certainly lightened, and I have noticed an overall brightness in skin tone. I no longer feel like my skin is a tight rubber band - It can breathe again.
Two noticeable factors for myself, are my sinus’s have nearly cleared and I do not feel the tension up around my eyes the same. On a personal internal level, my thinking is a lot clearer after each treatment.
The treatments with the oils were very relaxing and the aroma alone lets you drift off in your own space. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Ayurveda massage with Pauline to anyone.
Sharon 51
Case Study Participant 
I would definitely recommend this treatment for people that are fearful or shy to receive a full body massage, and who want a healthier alternative to botox/cosmetic type treatment.
It is great for relaxation and firming/toning the skin.  Yes, I would continue with the treatments.

Therapists comments:
We found a really good blend of essential oils and carrier oils to use on Marilyn’s sensitive skin, which also helped her energetically to feel calmer and grounded.

Marilyn 64
​Case Study Participant
The very best facial massage I have experienced, exceeded my expectations, highly recommended, will return for more massage.
My friends have noticed that my face is less stressed (even my mum who has owned her own skincare company for decades) I found the treatment calming, it gave insight into the spaces of the face that were tender. I would recommend this treatment to other’s, because it is a wholistic approach to understand your body.  I loved the natural properties of the oils. The sessions gave me an opportunity to tune into my body and get key messages about coming back to self, keeping up hydration, eating nourishing food, increasing movement etc. 

Lyn 54
​Case Study Participant