Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, is the art of living well. Practices include daily routine, diet and herbs, and yoga. Regular oil massage, and other Ayurvedic therapies facilitate the release of the negative accumulation of stress, tension and unresolved emotions. Designed to swiftly bring you into balance, Ayurvedic therapies are time-tested and proven ways to create health and well being. Unwind deeply held tensions and habits of thought that keep you from being your fullest self. Reveal the perfect health, unconditional love, happiness and spontaneous joy that are your true nature.
Consultation with Stephanie Dickerson
A basic lifestyle consultation meant to help you better understand your nature and how to effectively address any current imbalance. Learn simple Ayurvedic self-care techniques as well as how to tailor your lifestyle, routine, yoga and meditation practices to better serve you, further increasing your well-being and capacity for joy.
Learn to use the simple principles of Ayurveda for personal healing. Empower yourself.
30 min/$45, 1 hour/$65
Medically specific consultations will include Dr. Mary Jo Cravatta, D.C. by phone consultation. Dr. Cravatta has the siddhi of messanger pulse and will work with Stephanie, to determine your exact prakriti (nature), Vkriti (imbalance) along with which Chakra (energy center) and Kosha (layer of the etheric body) that you are working on. Recommendations may include Ayurvedic therapies.
Initial consult 90 min/$220
Shirodhara
Shirodhara is a very powerful Ayurvedic treatment that facilitates the body’s own healing responses by disarming the stress response aspect of the nervous system (sympathetic) and activating the parasympathetic (healing) response. In addition, it helps us to move from the thinking and doing part of the brain (left) into the being part of our brain (right) which can teach a lot about letting go. It is a like a deep meditation with additional health benefits due to the depth of the relaxation, the stimulation of the forehead center, and the medicine of herbalized oil. A stream, or flow (‘dhara’) of oil is held over the forehead (‘shiro’). The stream of consciousness that enlivens and heals us is more readily able to flow, helping us to see clearly and affect positive change at a deep level. “I offer shirodhara because I think it is a wonderfully helpful treatment. It is indicated for stress of all kinds, greatly reduces physical pain, is very beneficial for preventing migraines, and helps to promote deep sleep and a profound sense of wellness.”
60 minute treatment $90
Add to another treatment: 25 minutes $45
Marma Massage
Marma points are the junction between consciousness and physiology, the place where the pure consciousness that enlivens us is most accessible in our physical body. Meaning ‘hidden’ or ‘secret’ these juncture points are also a place where vital energy tends to stagnate, leaving us vulnerable to illness. Marma point massage clears those blockages by stimulating and/or pacifying the doshas, enlivening the body and restoring balance.
15 min $30
50 min $80
Abhyanga
Meaning ‘massage’, abhyanga consists of rhythmic repetition of long strokes on the bones and circular strokes on the joints provides for deep cleaninsing and rejuvenation, increasing circulation, lymphatic flow, and promoting the release of ama (toxins).
50 min $80
70 min $100
Udvartana
An herbal paste massage, udvartana is particularly effective for reducing kapha. This stimulating, invigorating massage promotes the loss of excess weight and cellulite and assists in the release of ama (toxins).
50 min followed by Swedna $145
Swedna
Steam in a full-body tent, allowing for the head, heart and genitals to remain cool. Excellent for balancing Vata and reducing Kapha, swedna facilitates the release of ama, especially following abhyanga or udvartana.
20-30 minutes $45
Ayurvedic Chakra Treatments
1st sea salt foot soak and scrub, followed by a jatamansi oil foot massage. Balances the earth element. Affirmation and meditation for the Muladhara chakra.
2nd sacral basti A dough-dam reservoir of herbalized oil balances the water element in the body. Affirmation and meditation for the Swaddistana chakra.
3rd navel basti A dough-dam reservoir of herbalized oil over the solar plexus balances the fire element in the body. Affirmation and meditation for the Manipurna chakra.
4th heart basti A dough-dam reservoir of herblized rose ghee over the heart balances the Anahata chakra. Affirmation and meditation for the heart chakra.
5th throat lepa A moist herbal paste for the neck and upper chest is useful for neck and shoulder pain, chronic upper respiratory difficulties and supports full expression of self. Affirmation and meditation balance the visudda chakra.
each chakra 30 minutes $55
S.A.N. (Shiro-Abhya-Nasya)
A seated invigorating, head, neck and shoulder massage is followed by an eucalyptus steam inhalation, hot towels facial compresses and herbalized ‘nasya’ oil for the nasal passages and sinuses. A salt water gargle to finish leaves you feeling thoroughly cleansed and refreshed.
50 min $80
Pancha Karma
The ultimate renewing therapy, Pancha Karma begins with 7 days of structured at-home cleansing and is followed by 3, 5, or 7 days of treatment. Amazingly detoxification after Pancha Karma continues for 3 months! Physical, mental and emotional toxins, deeply held in the body, masking your true nature are gently and comfortably released, revealing a younger looking, happier, healthier, clearer-thinking you.
Each day you will enjoy almost 3 hours of a personalized selection of the treatments above, a specially prepared, healing Ayurvedic meal and restorative yoga.
Shakti Veda design Pancha Karma by consult with Dr. Mary Jo Cravatta, D.C. $200
$ 240/ day for 3, 5 or 7 days
Rejuvenation Therapy
Provides many of the same benefits of Pancha Karma, but is often beneficial in cases where deep-cleansing is not indicated, such as during pregnancy, in cases of an excessive build-up of Ama, more extreme disturbance of the nervous system, or when big lifestyle changes are just not desired.
Enjoy almost 3 hours of a personalized selection of the treatments above and a specially prepared, healing Ayurvedic meal that you can learn to make on your own.
$240/day for 1 to 7 days
Design by consult with Dr. Mary Jo Cravatta, D.C. $200 may be indicated depending on the individual needs.