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Swedish   Massage   &   Therapeutic   Bodywork

 

Saint Sophia Swedish Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork
4105 Turnagain Blvd
Anchorage, AK
United States

ph: 907-223-7824

  

  

How we help

We offer a variety of different types of massage and classes  geared to  your interests. . Each is priced separately.

VISA, Mastercard, Debit cards, and cash are all accepted. . We do not accept checks. Absolutely no tipping or gratuities.

  • Relaxation Massage   $60/hour

    A head to foot full body integrating swedish style relaxation massage with special attention to those tight  muscles that hold tension in the face, scalp and neck. Range of motion for fingers and toes with reflexology points touched. Medium and light pressure with long strokes to activate your parasympathetic nervous system so you can be rested and refreshed. It has been proven that this type of massage decreases adrenaline and speeds healing responses by activating the immune response.

  • Upper Body/Back  $80/hour

    Upper body work that includes myofascial stretching, friction, and deeper work along the erectors and scapula all the way up to your neck. This is not your relaxation massage but specific work to loosen fascia, relieve taut bands, loosen the scapula and its muscle attatchment points, and also work on the neck, scalp, and sacrum. Tissue warming techniques, including infrared heat, allow this work to be done without any heavy pressure, but this is specific work and is probably  not going to be a massage that puts you to sleep.
  • Hot Stone Massage  $60/hour

    Smooth rounded basalt rocks, heated in pure organic coconut oil soften your muscles and help relax your whole body. This massge is warming and feels wonderful on a cold winter day...or a cool summer evening.  It is also great for stress relief.  Because the stones are most effective when heated to  115-120 degrees, this massage is not given to women who are expecting or persons with edema.  Sorry!

  • Pregnancy Massage $50/hour

    Pregnancy massage helps to relieve headaches, back pain and insomnia that can become an annoyance in the last 6 months of pregnancy. Warmed coconut oil with lavender and jojoba soothe the skin and help relax tension. Special positioining is done with pillows to keep you comfortable. Permission will be needed from your doctor or midwife if you are  expecting twins or other multiples or you are experiencing  high risk pregnancy. 
  • Workshops        $30-50 varies

    Educational workshops and classes are scheduled, begining the first week of each quarter. The following ongoing topics are offered:

     

    Infant massage                                

    Self Massage                                    

    Inner Smile/Breathing Meditation      

    Chinese Health Walk                         

    Introduction to Meditation for Wellness

    Stretching and Range of Motion

    Conductorsize                  

    Catastophic Living Classes  Offered 4 times per year

    all class sizes limited in size, call for information

  • Paraffin  Baths    $50/treatment

    Whether you have arthritis, dry skin, sore muscles, or just want to feel pampered, hot wax baths are soothing and gentle ways to pay special attention to your hands, feet, and elbows. First a warm water soak and gentle dry. Then, after a few dips in the paraffin bath to coat with warm wax, your still toasty waxed areas are wrapped in plastic and placed in specially mittens or booties to retain heat  and continue to comfort.

 

What are people saying?

 

"best massage....maybe ever!" 

Sherry M.

"Great relaxation"

L.H.

"I've paid a lot more for less"

T.L.

"absolutely the best massage ever"

E.W.

"Fantastic! 10 Stars!"

H.L.

"very soothing"

C.R.

 

for your care and comfort

 only organic  quality oils are used at Saint Sophia's

coconut oil, borage oil, almond oil, jojoba, and sesame.

dry massages can also be done with corn starch

 

 essential oil topical blends are available for sore musclesmenopause PMSrelaxation 100% smoke free environmentstudio designed with pure air in mind

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Saint Sophia Swedish Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork
4105 Turnagain Blvd
Anchorage, AK
United States

ph: 907-223-7824