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The Ayurvedic Path to the Ultimate You with our transformative Wellness Program is a comprehensive journey beginning with personal discovery and continuing through every facet of your life.
Below is a description of services which are available ala cart spa services or packaged with your Ayurvedic Discovery for a total wellness plan to balance your constitution and meet your needs and goals.
The Ayurvedic Path To The Ultimate You
Your journey begins with discovery of the gifts you were given at birth, your inner being, who you are, along with your weaknesses and strengths, your current imbalances and their root causes and the best foods for your optimal nutrition, the appropriate yoga and stress management tools for peace of mind and clarifying intentions.
Using Ayurvedic analysis, your Ayurvedic Constitution (dosha assessment) will be determined, and information will be provided about its strengths and challenges, as well as imbalances that may contribute to the process of disease, as well as creating a treatment plan and introducing methods to manage and reverse them.
Includes Chaya's 22 page Personalized Ayurvedic Guide Book
Available to schedule for in person or schedule for online
2 Hours: $195
Now that you've discovered who you are, we can apply that information to how to eat for your type and your desired goals. Plans are tailored to the individual for reversing long standing chronic symptoms, health maintenance or healthy weight loss.
2 Consecutive 1 hour sessions focused on your personalized nutrition plan, eating for your constitution and condition, improving digestion and overall energy and vitality.
Includes Chaya's 70 page, Personalized Kitchen Guide Book; Ayurvedic Nutrition & Food Fundamentals, with Recipes for Daily Living
Available to schedule for in person or schedule for online after completing the Ayurvedic Discovery above
$225
To schedule a complete package of an Ayurvedic Discovery and Nutrition Package use the link below for in person or this link to schedule for online
(Our August featured service discount will populate in the booking link)
Now that you've completed your Ayurvedic Discovery and implemented your optimal nutrition plan, you can take this extra energy into a focused AYURVEDIC YOGA THERAPY program that is a comprehensive Ayurveda and Yoga Immersion that adds on 3 successive Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy sessions for an optimal and comprehensive program to more deeply uncover and integrate more subtle aspects of your body, mind, emotions and beyond.
Sessions are skillfully and personally tailored according to your dosha, condition and goals to create your personalized practice, diving deeper into self discovery through the clarity and relaxation of Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. Sessions may or may not include postures, breath work, neuromuscular and somatic education, mudra, mantra, marma, yoga nidra, a specific guided meditation and relaxation followed by integration and sharing.
More information on Chaya's Yoga Therapy below.
3 Weekly Yoga Therapy Sessions 2 Hours each
Available to schedule for in person or schedule for online.
$560
To schedule a whole Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Program Package including an Ayurvedic Discovery in person use the link below or this link to schedule for online.
Now that you've discovered who you are and implemented your optimal nutrition plan, you can take this extra energy into a focused and integrative yoga therapy practice to discover more subtle aspects of your mind and body (see below) and/or, diving deeper into self discovery and with continuous education and support with one hour sessions that are tailored to you, your progress, intentions and goals. Sessions may include various aspects of contemplative practices and topics with worksheets and discussions.
1 hour, $95 each, schedule for in person or schedule for online
or
Package of 4 weekly sessions per month $340-use the link below for in person or use this link for online
Can be taken as a total package or in tandem or after steps 1-4.
Now that your life is starting to come into focus, you can choose how to direct your new found energy, well-being and clarity, each weekly 2 hour session focusing on specific aspects of your entire life to more fully understand and integrate Ayurvedic wisdom with continued education, support and guidance for greater success in achieving and maintaining long tern success.
6 weekly 2 Hour modules includes ChayaVeda's 58 page Transformative Wellness Course Manual and Weekly Worksheets.
Available in person or online.
$1,170
To schedule email us with the link below.
"Chaya is a gifted and experienced Ayurvedic practitioner. I have been working with her for over 2 years and she has helped me with chronic health issues that others were unable to address. I would highly recommend her!" Dawn Kronholm, Occupational Therapist, Gainesville, FL
AYURVEDIC YOGA THERAPY is a comprehensive Ayurveda and Yoga Immersion that starts with an Ayurvedic Discovery and full assessment to inform your program, followed by Chaya's nutrition program and adding 3 successive Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy sessions for an optimal and comprehensive program that supports a balanced and purposeful practice and where you can take this extra energy into a focused and integrative yoga therapy practice creating the conditions to discover more subtle aspects of your body, mind, emotions and beyond.
Sessions are available live or live online and are a holistic and therapeutic application of yoga for wellness that is skillfully addressing each person's dosha (constitution), condition, age, beliefs, needs and goals, that may include assisted or postures, adapted postures, neuromuscular re-education, somatics, Ayurvedic breathwork, mudra, mantra, yoga nidra, specific guided meditation, and deep relaxation followed by integration and sharing, offering facilitation and guidance that is specific for you. (see more details below)
Individual Yoga Therapy Sessions are available, either after completing the initial package of 3 or for a specific need and goal, and begin with a brief client intake and evaluation and end with guided relaxation and integration. Though we recommend using Yoga Therapy in conjunction with Ayurvedic Consultation (above) for addressing health issues, personal goals and a deeper assessment, education and health boost.
RESTORATIVE YOGA NIDRA, DEEP RELAXATION & GUIDED MEDITATION Utilizes breathing and guided imagery that provide deep rest, rejuvenation and clarity, that balances the brain and the nervous system, rejuvenating and healing on all levels of the body, mind and spirit to experience a natural state of deep calm and peace. Practices are created according the individual and include skillful integration.
NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION and SOMATIC EDUCATION teaches how to move without pain, increase awareness of movement patterns, abdominal strength, muscular control and capacity, joint flexibility and the power of the breath deepening the mind/body connection. Routines can be adapted to be gentle enough for beginners or sophisticated enough to challenge the super-fit, as well as a thoughtful approach to movement and working out.
We recommend first time patients complete an Ayurvedic Discovery Consultation for Yoga Therapy Treatment Programs, though individual sessions are available either after completing the intitial package of 3 or for specific needs and goals.
2 Hours each: $195: Schedule for in person or schedule for online or
Package of 3 weekly sessions: $560: Schedule for in person or schedule for online
45 Minutes Breathwork, Guided Mediation/Yoga Nidra only
$75: Schedule for in person or schedule for online or
Package of 3 weekly sessions: $200: Schedule for in person or schedule for online
Our world renown 200 hour professional teacher training meets one weekend per month.
For more information about becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher click below.
Routine massage treatments help ease pain, promote better circulation, and decrease stress, with cumulative effects and benefits we offer discounts on weekly prepay packages of 4 or more.
We assist with health care and self care in a supportive, relaxing and nourishing environment.
Same day appointments not available.
Individual A La Carte Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Treatments are available and are tailored to each person's constitution and condition. They also work synergistically along with our Ayurvedic Discovery Program for more focused healing and optimal outcomes and are also used therapeutically in our Panchakarma Programs, selected according to your needs and goals.
GARSHANA is a silk glove massage that exfoliates the skin, stimulates lymphatic flow and drainage and improves agni or metabolism of the skin, making it a purposeful preparation for the Abhyanga Massage and is offered in this combination and may be added to other treatments when indicated.
This service is not offered alone, but as an add on for 30 minutes: $45
ABHYANGA MASSAGE is a soothing, rhythmic full-body massage that promotes arterial and lymphatic circulation and drainage that facilitates cleansing, rejuvenation, and deep relaxation. The warm Ayurvedic oils are selected according to your dosha and condition. Session completes with a warm towel compress.
SCHEDULE 1 Hour Abhyanga: $110 or SCHEDULE 90 Minutes: Garshana/Abhyanga combination: $155
(Our July featured service discount will populate in the booking link through July 31, 2024)
Garshana may be added to other services: 30 minutes: $45
We also recommend combining Abhyanga with Shirodhara (see detailed below) $210
SHIRODHARA is good for brain health and nourishment, and soothing and calming the nervous system, by synchronizing brain waves, stilling the mind, enhancing blood circulation to the brain, nourishing the hair and scalp and aiding in the release of stress and tension, it is energizing yet relaxing.
Session includes a massage to the head neck and face followed by warm Ayurvedic oil poured in a gentle stream onto the forehead, followed by a rest period and warm towel compress.
We recommend combining with Abhyanga Massage for optimal benefit.
SCHEDULE 1 Hour Shirodhara: $110
SCHEDULE 3 weekly prepaid Shirodhara: $297
SCHEDULE 2 hours Abhyanga Massage and Shirodhara Combined: $210
SCHEDULE 3 weekly prepaid Abhyanga Massage and Shirodhara Combination: $567
Video of Abhyanga/Shirodhara Massage at ChayaVeda Integrative Healing Arts Studio
VISHESH is a vigorous, stimulating massage activates circulation, breaks up toxic adhesions, stimulates lymphatic flow and guides impurities out of the body. Warm Ayurvedic herbalized oil, selected according to your Ayurvedic constitution and condition are used.
Session completes with a warm towel compress.
We recommend combining with Shirodhara for optimal benefits.
UDHVARTANA is a stimulating massage and body scrub done with either dry herbal powders or mixed with warm oils into a paste. Both powerfully exfoliate and deeply detoxify the tissues, and are recommended in Ayurveda for purification, weight loss, lymphatic drainage, circulation, musculoskeletal problems, and deep detoxification.
We recommend combining with Nadi Swedana (herbal steam), when appropriate, for optimal benefits.
SCHEDULE 1 Hour: Udhvartana Massage: $135
SCHEDULE 90 minutes Udhvartana and Nadi Swedana (herbal steam): $205
For a weight loss program we recommend scheduling an Ayurvedic Discovery, (detailed above), prior to the massage treatment.
MARMA CHIKITSAMARMA CHIKITSA is Marma Therapy, that utilizes stimulation of Marma points that are vital energy points on the body, that can be used as a diagnostic tool as well as for healing and balancing and affecting the body, mind and consciousness. Marmani will either be stimulated or calmed, purified or nourished, providing increased circulation, nourishment, relaxation, and ultimately open the doorway to deeper consciousness, clear perception, awareness and healing.
The session includes light or deep pressure to specific points with Ayurvedic Aroma Therapy. We use only the finest high quality organic essential oils, tailored to your unique constitution. We may also use gem stones, vibrational tuning fork, and Chakra Balancing, tailored to the unique needs of the client as per their constitution, age, and condition.
This is a subtle treatment that is done fully clothed.
SCHEDULE 1 Hour Marma Chikitsa Therapy: $110
SCHEDULE 2 Hours Marma Chikitsa Therapy and Shirodhara Combination: $210
SCHEDULE 2 Hours Marma Chikitsa Therapy and Abhyanga Massage Combination: $210
KATI BASTI Back Therapy, is deeply nourishing to the spine and relaxing to the body and mind. It is a useful treatment of the back, kidney, adrenal, excretory and urinary conditions. A well made of flour is placed around the spine and then filled with warm Ayurvedic herbalized oil, selected according to your Ayurvedic constitution and condition. It is more effective and thereby recommended to follow with an Abhyanga Massage.
This procedure is effective for
We recommend following with Abhyanga Massage for optimal benefit.
SCHEDULE Kati Basti: 45 minutes: $110
SCHEDULE Kati Basti and Abhyanga Massage Combination 90 minutes (recommended): $210
JANU BASTI, Knee Therapy, is the same procedure done on the knees. The herbal oil used in the procedure lubricates and maintains integrity of the structures involved in the knee joint, followed by an Abhyanga Massage.
The procedure is effective for
We recommend following with Abhyanga Massage for optimal benefit.
SCHEDULE Janu Basti: 45 minutes: $110
SCHEDULE Janu Basti and Abhyanga Massage 90 minutes (recommended): $210
HRIDAYA BASTI, Heart Therapy, also known as URO Basti, Chest Therapy, is an oil bath on the heart and chest region to nourish and strengthen the heart. The procedure is effective for cardiac health, improves circulation and respiration, relieves deep seated stress, anger and grief and provides a sense of peace and happiness.
This procedure is effective for
We recommend following with Abhyanga Massage for optimal benefit.
SCHEDULE Hridaya Basti: 45 minutes $110
SCHEDULE Hridaya Basti and Abhyanga Massage Combination 90 minutes (recommended): $210
FULL BODY CLAY MASK has been used for thousands of years with a variety of healing and beauty benefits including their anti-inflammatory properties. Mud and its minerals can help alleviate aches and muscle pains. Another mud mask advantage is the soothing effect, and its minerals, including sodium, magnesium and potassium, have on the skin. The benefits are enhanced with the addition of Ayurvedic herbs in right combination with a variety of clays and powerful and potent herbal extracts, as recommended by Ayurveda, to make the final product used for this treatment effective and long lasting.
Full body clay mask is combined with an Abhyanga Massage for a deeply cleansing and nourishing treatment.
The procedure is effective for:
SCHEDULE Abhyanga Massage & Clay Mask, 90 minutes: $225
SINUS TREATMENT
NASYA/SANS (Sinus Abhyanga Nasya, Steam) is a treatment used as a sinus/allergy treatment that also balances energy and the nervous system and promotes clarity.
This treatment includes a full head, neck, shoulder, and face massage, followed by aromatic full body steam and Ayurvedic nose drops prepared according to your needs, that clear impurities from the head and neck, open sinuses, and stimulate the lymphatic system and circulation to the brain, balancing the brain and the nervous system, balancing prana and energy for detoxification, energy flow and deep relaxation.
The procedure relieves neck pain, removes impurities from the sinuses, head and neck, strengthening the nasal passages, and balancing the nervous system and is effective for sinus congestion and allergies, promotes vitality, as it balances the nervous system.
The procedure is effective for
We recommend combining this treatment with Abhyanga massage.
*Free gift with this service combination thru May 30, 2024 - receive 1 bottle of Nasya (nose) Oil as our gift this month.
For addressing chronic issues, we recommend an Ayurvedic Discovery (detailed above)
SCHEDULE 1 hour Sinus , NASYA/SANS Treatment: $185
SCHEDULE 2 Hour Sinus , NASYA/SANS Treatment and Abhyanga Massage Combination: $285
SWEDANA (sweating/fomentation therapy) or heat therapy is done as the main treatment procedure for various vata vyadhi or as a pre-operative preparation procedure for panchakarma depending upon your condition.
Swedana stimulates sweat glands to increase perspiration and circulation. It alleviates vitiated vata and kapha dosha. It helps to reduce pain, stiffness, heaviness and coldness in the body and indicated in asthma, cough, running nose, sinusitis, flatulence, constipation, heaviness, stiffness, joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, spasticity and various vata vyadhi like paralysis, osteoarthritis, low back ache, etc.
One should not undergo swedana if you are dehydrated, feeling thirsty and weak, suffering from very dry skin, dizziness, ascites, inflammation of the skin, edema, fever, anemia and jaundice, after consumption of alcohol and women should not undergo swedana during pregnancy and menstruation.
During panchakarma, sweating treatment is usually given after fat administration with internal oleation or Snehana therapy by a special protocol called purvakarma. Details are specific to the person's needs and provided during Ayurvedic Consultation. These two are administered as preparation to Panchakarma therapy. In some cases, Sweating treatment is administered as a stand alone treatment for imbalances of Vata and Kapha.
Sweating therapy is adapted to suit the needs of each individual, combined with proper herbs and applied with consideration to the imbalance, season, and organ affected to be effective.
Various forms of Swedana are utilized as indicated by your practitioner, usually as part of a wellness health program or immersion (see above):
PINDA SWEDANA a bolus is prepared with herbs or pastes and heated to induce sweating. Aching joints and muscles are massaged vigorously with warm herbal bags, draining toxins and giving relief to pain and tension in the affected areas, relieving musculoskeletal problems like rheumatoid arthritis. We offer a variety of pinda sweda according to what is indicated.
NADI SWEDANA steam is generated by boiling specific herbalized liquids or essential oil aromatherapy in a pot. The pot is attached with a pipe for the steam to flow towards the body. We use a seated steam box to provide this treatment. A cold compress is applied to the head, and other areas which are to remain cool.
UPANAHA SWEDANA sweating is induced with a paste, bandage or poultice according to indications.
Add a swedana treatment to any bodywork treatment 30 minutes: $75
CHAYA'S MASSAGE meets you where you are and draws from her decades of study and experience to tailor a session that meets your goals and desires. Whether you prefer a Swedish, Kripalu Style Massage that is a restorative and soothing full body massage that stimulates energy flow, releases tension and balances and purifies the body and mind or a Deeper Pressure Massage that incorporates Myofascial Release and therapeutic massage, using firm pressure to penetrate connective tissue and release deep blockages and tension that is also relaxing and nurturing or some combination.
Chaya's Massage Therapy Appointments for all new patients or those not seen within the year, include a complimentary 1 time 10 minute client introduction, intake, assessment and review of treatment options.
Sessions begin with a brief intake to assess client needs and preferences and the massage will be tailored accordingly.
SCHEDULE 1 Hour Chaya Massage Therapy: $85
SCHEDULE 90 Minutes Chaya Massage Therapy: $125
CHAYA'S SENIOR AND GERIATRIC MASSAGE offers rejuvenating wellness services for seniors and people with disabilities and special needs. More information about this service.
1 hour appointment, actual hands on treatment time may vary: $85
SCHEDULE Senior / Geriatric Massage
SELECT AN Add On AYURVEDIC AROMA THERAPY to your massage. We use only the finest high quality organic essential oils, tailored to your unique constitution $15
Chaya was a professional dancer with a strong background in body centered techniques and massage therapy since childhood. She is certified in Kripalu Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Senior and Geriatric, Strain-Counter-Strain and Positional Release Technique, which are the original Ortho-Bionomy and Alexandria Myotherapy, known as “spontaneous release positioning” and based upon osteopathic principles, lymphatic drainage, trigger point and myofascial techniques, as well as experienced in Somatic Therapies such as Alexander Technique, Pilates and Professional Yoga Therapy, all of which informs and facilitates the body’s natural self-healing and self-regulating responses and is incorporated into her massage therapy and her other healing services.
Video of Massage at ChayaVeda Integrative Healing Arts Studio
"I have benefited so much from Chaya as a massage therapist. She took extra time to find and work on problem areas. I have never gotten so much from any single session. A short series and I was rejuvenated." David Atherton, Scientist, Valdosta, Georgia
"Best massage ever! Chaya is a wonderful massage therapist, very knowledgeable and great energy. Do yourself a favor and book an Ayurvedic massage with her to feel completely rejuvenated and deeply relaxed. Highly recommend!" Maisa Macchia Roberts, Program Director, Conference Producer, Oldsmar, Florida
We understand unanticipated events happen occasionally. In our desire to be effective and fair to all clients 48 hours’ notice are required for rescheduling or cancelling any personal wellness service appointment where credit will be applied to another appointment. With less notice, you will be responsible for 50% of the amount of the appointment and for same day cancellations or no shows, you will be responsible for the full amount of your appointment. If you arrive late, your session may be shortened to accommodate others whose appointments follow. Regardless of the length of the treatment, you will be responsible for the full session.
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