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Herbal Treatments

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Last year, Cassie was drawn to take a Foundations of Herbalism course through a local herb shop (Tippecanoe Herbs.) She has since taken what she has learned to formulate herbal infused oils which the team at Somatic Arts offers as add-ons to Massage Services.

Some of the blends are only available in limited batches as they were crafted in a way that can not be replicated exactly (the "folk method") while others are single-herb macerations that are always on-hand.

Current available "Herbal Infusion" herbal oils add-ons ($15 for one or a combination) - 

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  • Chamomile Infused Shea Nut Oil - Chamomile is commonly used in sleepy-time tea blends. It is not only profoundly relaxing, but has powerful anti-inflammatory properties as well. Shea nut oil locks in moisture and penetrates relatively deep without leaving the skin feeling too greasy. It also exhibits anti-oxidant properties, protecting the oil from premature rancidity and purported to fend off free-radicals in the body.

  • Lavender Infused Shea Nut Oil - Lavender is a "cleansing" herb ("lavare" - wash) with similar benefits to Chamomile of being anti-inflammatory and relaxing. It is said to aid with eczema, psoriasis and dry skin.

  • Anodyne Herbal Oil (Limited Batch) This special herbal infusion contains the pain-relieving herb Helicrysum macerated in Shea Nut oil along with relaxing Chamomile, Lavender, and the healing herb Plantain. Chamomile, Lavender and Plantain are all also said to be anti-inflammatory. This is batch was created with intention and used the "folk method" - so it can never be replicated exactly.

  • The Body Latte - Coffee Body Serum & Butter- a luxurious blend of special oils, butters and extracts including Calendula, Rosehip, Coffee Bean CO2 Extract, Vanilla CO2 Extract, Shea, Cocoa Butter, Macadamia, Jojoba, Lavender, and Peppermint. This unique serum and emulsified cocoa butter (think thick lotion) combo will leave your skin feeling refreshed, nourished and heavily scented with the invigorating aroma of coffee. (Please note - due to the meticulously formulated scent profile, we do NOT recommend mixing this one with other oils or aromatherapy! You may end up with something that does not smell good, especially if mixing with peppermint! Sorry, no peppermint mocha here!)

A note- while oils can lock in moisture that is already present in the skin, they can not, by nature "moisturize" - or add moisture- to the skin. Oil is hydrophobic so it does not hold water but can lock it in underneath an occlusive layer of oil. We recommend adding a hydrosol herbal spray add-on or asking your therapist to use a lotion underneath these oils if you suffer from dry skin.)

Other available Herbal Treatments

Aromatherapy (Essential Oils) - $5 - Add on

  • A variety of essential oils available including florals, citruses, mints, woodsy and mixed scents. Doterra and Tippecanoe Essential Oils are used. 

Aromatherapy (Hydrosol) - $5 - Add on

  •  Hydrosols are sometimes seen as the "by-product" of Essential Oil steam distillation. Once upon a time, the Essential Oils were actually seen as the "by-product" of hydrosol collection! Using the same method of production as most essential oils, the water that collects underneath the oil has infused many of the water soluble properties of the herb or blend that was steam distilled. We spray these plant waters onto the skin for their individual toning and aromatic benefits. Currently available are Chamomile, Lavender, Blood Orange, Tulsi, Peppermint and Frankincense - all sourced from either Mountain Rose Herbs or Eden Botanicals. 

Salt + Mud Treatment (standalone service under "Body Treatments")

  • A luxurious body treatment using Dead Sea Salt to exfoliate the feet and back. Warm Dead Sea Mud is applied to the back and bottoms of the feet as a relaxation massage is performed on the rest of the body.

  • Available in the following lengths - 75 min ($150), 90 min ($180) and 120 min ($240)

  • Currently only offered by Cassie.

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