Zenthai is a contemporary fusion of Thai Massage, Zen Shiatsu, and Osteopathic techniques, gathered together through the philosophies of Five Element Theory/TCM and Yoga. This style of bodywork is practiced on a soft floor mat, fully clothed. Zenthai is a dance of deep pressure, dynamic stretching, fascial unwinding and energetic attunement cradled within the safety of loving kindness and non-judgement. The musculoskeletal, digestive and nervous systems are specifically targeted. Clients can expect to leave feeling refreshed, revitalized, and grounded.

These sessions are not covered under any extended health care packages. Please see "Needle-Free Acupuncture" if you'd like a Zenthai-inspired bodywork treatment option that is covered by health insurance companies.

An ancient practice that originally emerged from the traditional indigenous healers of China, Acupuncture has gained a scientifically effective reputation for treating a wide range of health concerns. A branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the therapy is done with tiny needles (0.18-0.25 mm thick) that are inserted into specific points along channel or “meridian” systems that relate to our internal organ function and nervous system regulation. The treatment is not painful, and in fact can often be quite relaxing. In a treatment we may also use moxibustion (the burning of a herb close to the skin which radiates infrared heat to the area), cupping (suctioning of the skin, muscles, and fascia – kind of like a reverse massage), gua sha (gentle scraping of the skin with a Jade tool), and Tui Na (Chinese Massage).

Like the idea of Chinese Medicine but sensitive to or afraid of needles? Utilizing the diagnostic model of TCM and borrowing techniques from Zenthai Shiatsu, this therapy focuses on meridian stretches and acupressure, as well as gestures and qualities of touch that harmonize the 5 Elements. Traditional Tui Na, cupping and moxibustion, may also be included. These sessions are covered under Acupuncture through extended health care benefits.