Our brand new service in Syracuse! Our CNY Healing Art Center in Syracuse New York has recently trained many of our massage therapists on this wonderful exfoliation massage technique!

Price of a 90 Minute Dry Brushing Massage in Syracuse, NY

Syracuse: $150/90 minute

Schedule a Dry Brushing Massage session at our Syracuse CNY Healing Arts

To schedule, call our Syracuse office at 315-671-5755!

Read on to see why Dry Brushing is the ultimate massage service for you!

Fast Facts

• This is a full-body exfoliation treatment
• Increases circulation
• Helps stimulate lymphatic drainage
• Great for people with sensory sensitivity
• Can break down cellulite

What is a Dry Brushing Massage?

Dry brushing is an exfoliation treatment that utilizes a coarse, natural-fiber bristles brush over the whole body in a rhythmic pattern. The pattern of movement helps increase body circulation and energy throughout the body.

The coarse bristles help remove dead skin cells which helps improve the skin’s overall texture. It also helps detox the body by opening and unclogging pores.

The Dry Brushing technique originated over 5,000 years ago as part of the holistic medicinal science of Ayurveda. It is said that regular dry brushing can help keep the body youthful. Dry brushing is still used in everyday beauty routines in India today.

Because of the increased flow of lymphatic drainage, performing regular dry brushing can help improve the texture of the skin leaving behind smoother, firmer-looking skin.

Benefits

• Exfoliation, leaving  behind smooth, soft skin
• Relaxation
• Release of toxins
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Reduce the appearance of cellulite temporarily

“For the Sensories:

A sensory brush is similar to a surgical scrub brush, or a brush you use to remove the silk from a cob of corn. These are beneficial for general sensory dysregulation, hyperactivity and tactile sensitivity.

It is beneficial for individuals who engage in undesired or unsafe behaviors, or who are sensory seeking. It can also help children who are overly cautious, picky eaters or slow-to-start. When used regularly, dry brushing can help a child optimize their activity and arousal levels, while reducing sensory defensiveness.” -www.brainbalancecenters.com

Risks

• If you have sensitive skin, body acne/rosacea or eczema, or have a recent tattoo, avoid this treatment and opt for a regular, custom massage as to not cause further irritation.
• This massage uses almond oil, if you have any nut allergies, please let us know when booking so we can use a different oi

How to Prepare for a Dry Brushing Massage

Massage is always best on cleansed skin, free from any lotions or oils. Make sure not to shave the day of to avoid any skin sensitivity. The day before is just fine.

What to Expect During a Dry Brushing Massage

During your dry brushing session, your massage therapist will use the brush in the palm of their hand to do circular motions along the whole body, typically starting with the feet and working their way up to your entire body. The brush works up the body in the direction of the heart. This is because of how the lymph system drains, towards the center of the body.

The brush is run over each body part typically around 10 times in a circular, clockwise motion before moving on to a different area.

Your skin might be lightly pink after your treatment. This is normal. The strokes should be smooth and soft. Your massage therapist will watch how your skin reacts to pressure to see if it needs to be lighter or deeper. If you ever feel like it is too rough, let your massage therapist know and they will adjust.

Cost

The cost of a dry brushing session ranges since this service can be performed at home. At CNY, it is $150/session but you get to take your brush home with instructions on how to perform this service regularly yourself.

Dry Brushing Massage at CNY in Syracuse

In Syracuse, we combine our dry brushing treatment with a 1-hour full-body massage making the whole session 90 minutes. Following the half-hour dry brushing session where your skin will be detoxed and impurities removed, your one-hour massage will bring hydration into the skin with your choice of oil. Both oils used are almond oil made by our very own herbalist Amanda (@botanical_handworks). Oil scents are plain or rosemary mint and the choice is yours on which one to use during your custom session!

What makes this session unique is that afterward, you will be able to take your brush home with a detailed instruction sheet from your massage therapist on how to perform dry brushing at home, on yourself! The benefits only increase from doing this regularly!

After your session, you will leave feeling refreshed & restored with the softest skin ever!

Call (315) 671-5755 to book your session today!

Our Signature Citrus Body Scrub:  Enhance your natural radiance! Our Body scrub is a wonderful way of cleaning, softening and moisturizing your skin while allowing more well being and peace into your life. This treatment includes an invigorating application of your choice of Organic Sugar or Dead Sea Salt infused with citrus oils to promote clarity of thought, and total refreshment for the body and mind.  A customized hydrating massage with our Citrus Cream follows your scrub application. A special treatment that will leave you feeling balanced & refreshed with a natural healthy glow!

Hot Stone Massage:  Indulge in this deeply relaxing and grounding spa experience. Heated basalt lava stones are massaged into the muscles, warming the tissue while melting tension away. Our oil is applied with long flowing strokes throughout the body incorporating the warmed stones for deep ease and warmth.  Emerge feeling renewed, relaxed and rejuvenated.

Syracuse location, call 315-671-5755.
Rochester location, call 585.244.1280 ext. 2.

Please note that not all services are available at all locations. Visit our rates page to view services offered per location.

A little extra TLC can go a long way in taking good care of your skin.  Make sure that you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water; and try to take warm (not hot), short showers, and keep up with exfoliating and moisturizing your skin.

Our skin cells are constantly renewing themselves, but sometimes the old skin cells stay on the top of the skin making it appear dry and flaky.  When adding moisturizer on top of this skin, it just sits there and does not ‘sink’ into the skin. This is why exfoliation is so important.

A Body Scrub from CNY Healing Arts is the perfect remedy, and the best way to renew that smooth and glowing skin of yours.  When moisturizer is applied to your freshly exfoliated skin, it can work its way into the pores to allow it to soften and retain moisture.  This moisture that is then in the skin also helps to build a barrier to external elements.

Whether you just want to get your skin in top shape or you have a special occasion coming up, give us a call at CNY Healing Arts Center and let us help customize a body treatment that’s right for you!

All services are not offered at all locations, Body Scrubs only offered at our Syracuse Location

Please call the location nearest to you to inquire about any service you’re interested in booking:

Syracuse:
195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755

If you would rather take full pleasure in precious time spent with your significant other, we at CNY Healing Arts recommend a relaxing couples massage at our Wellness Center and Spa.

Don’t wait around for the snow to melt to rekindle your flame. Join us at the Center to benefit from all that we have to offer you. With the purchase of a Couples Massage, you and your special somebody can come early for or stay late after your appointment and benefit from free spa amenities. Offerings vary by location and may or may not include the lavish aquaterrace, sauna, and hot steam showers.

Book your next romantic rendezvous today! After a long, arduous winter, relishing together in Hot Stone Massages may be precisely what you need to reawaken that dormant drive for one another – fostering the desire for a fresh spring excursion. Couples can also enjoy Customized Massages, Hot Poultice Massages, and more! Click here for more details on our massage services.

NOTE: All services are not available at all locations. Check with your local CNY Healing Arts Center ahead of time so we can accommodate you!

Syracuse:
195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755

Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750

Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2

Basalt rocks are used most often for these massages due to their smooth surface, and because they are non-porous and retain heat well.   After the stones are heated, the massage therapist places the smooth, warm stones along the spine which relax the muscles.  Sometimes oils are used to help the stones slide across the skin surface so that the therapist can apply pressure to the stones as needed.

The therapist will always make sure that the rocks are at a temperature that is comfortable for you before beginning the massage.  The stones allow for greater intensity during the massage, which lends to a deeper, kneading feeling.

Some of the benefits of hot stone massage:

• Expand blood vessels which improves circulation of the  blood
• Helps to aid in releasing of toxins with the application of heat
• Relaxes muscles and decreases muscle spasms, and soothes aches (especially good for backaches)
• Increases joint movement and helps with pain associated with arthritis
• Relieves stress, anxiety, depression
• Helps with sleep problems and recommended for people with insomnia
• Lymphatic drainage and cleansing
• Decongestion of the liver
• Chronic pain conditions such as Fibromyalgia
• Relaxes colon for better elimination

The powerful, healing action of hot stone massage can be a source of huge relief for people suffering congestion either due to allergies, colds, or sinus problems.  The stones can be used on the forehead, cheeks, eyelids, chin to help relieve any sort of facial pain as well.

For more information on hot stone massage, call the CNY Healing Arts Center nearest you today! Please be aware that not all services are available at all locations.

Syracuse:
195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755

Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2

More than 2/3 of people suffer from year-round allergies.  Summer is here and we’re picnicking in the grass, the beautiful flowers are blooming around us, and we’re spending more time outdoors—it’s all part of fabulous summer!  For those who have allergies, though, it can become a challenge.  

As the summer months progress, ragweed or hay fever allergies tend to rise.  The body’s natural defense is to produce excess mucous which often creates nasal congestion and red, itchy eyes which can all lead to fatigue (and frustration)!  Working outdoors with plants and in gardens can expose people to mold spores that are contained on the plants themselves and in the soil.  Mold spores can also increase indoors during the hot, humid months of summer in basements, and on floors and walls in bathroom and kitchen areas.  Even cats and dogs, our ‘fur friends’, are shedding their coats this time of year which can aggravate those with pet dander allergies as well. 

Stress and allergies sometimes go hand in hand.  When the body is under stress, it reacts in an exaggerated response to allergens.  The body fights the allergens with coughing, sneezing, wheezing which can put greater stress on the body creating a vicious cycle!  This is because stress increases the adrenal gland’s production of cortisol triggers the sympathetic nervous system to create extra epinephrine and norepinephrine, decreasing the effectiveness of the immune system. 

Massage for allergies is a great way to get soothing relief.  Massage can help the body’s reaction to the allergens.  Many of the trigger points for the sinuses are located in the upper back and shoulder which are massaged for relief.  Headaches and congestion can also be relived through this procedure. 

CNY Healing Arts Centers provide relaxing massages that can help alleviate your allergy symptoms, as well as to reduce stress and increase your body’s immune system.  For more information, please contact one of our centers nearest you: 

Syracuse:
195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755 

Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750

Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2 

On a physiological level, massage affects all the body systems, resulting in improved general functioning, as well as relieving specific conditions throughout the body. Massage causes breathing to deepen and the blood vessels and capillaries to dilate, which boosts circulation and helps oxygenate the blood. Improved circulation also means that vital nutrients are carried around the body more effectively, while temporarily reducing blood pressure and pulse rate.

The massage therapista at CNY Healing Arts are highly trained and experienced in massage therapy. We customize your session for you. Whether you are looking for a Deep Tissue Massage for relieving chronic areas of muscle tension and stress, or a Relaxation Massage to gently unwind and rejuvenate your mind and body, we have just what you need. We also feature our Signature Citrus Body Scrub and our soothing Hot Stone Massage to take your relaxation to the next level. Come early or stay after your session to enjoy our state of the art spa facility, with saunas, steam showers, and our Aqua Terrace. Yoga classes run daily for your enjoyment as well.

Written by Angela Wart, LMT  
Syracuse CNY Healing Arts Center

NOTE: Not all services/amenities mentioned in the above article are available at all locations.

A massage is a terrific way to work through muscle tension that we may encounter after strenuous exercise and work.  Massage relaxes the body, feels terrific, helps with inflammation, improves blood flow, reduces muscle tightness, and enhances muscle performance.

Many people take medication to ease soreness and eliminate swelling for aching muscles.  The inflammation (an immune reaction) is actually the body’s way of repairing injured cells due to tiny tears in muscle fibers caused during strenuous exercise; therefore, medication can inhibit recovery.  Recent research (published in the 2/1/2012 issue of Science Translational Medicine) shows that massage can aid in reducing inflammation and enhance cell function to actually repair cells unlike medication.

There are many different types of massage techniques, and our massage therapists work with you to meet your needs.  A deep tissue massage focuses on the area in which you are experiencing pain to give you maximum relief.  Adhesions (or bands of sore tissue) are massaged to reduce inflammation, restore proper blood circulation, and create better movement.  Massage also acts as a preventative to enhance your physical activities because it targets those muscles which you use frequently!

In addition to these physical benefits, massage therapy stimulates the nervous system that release endorphins and assist in pain relief.  Massage allows relaxation of mind and tensed-up muscles which provides relief, and can speed up recovery time – allowing you to get back to the activities that you enjoy!

Give CNY Healing Arts Centers a call and let our massage therapists give you the relief you need!

Syracuse:
195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755

Albany:
38A Old Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5750

Rochester:
2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2

According to a February 2013 report in the Annals of Internal Medicine, about 20 percent of the population suffers from allergic rhinitis (stuffy or runny nose caused by allergies) and patients that receive acupuncture treatments reported significant improvements in symptoms as well as a decreased need for any allergy medication.

Massage for allergies is also a great way to get soothing relief.  Massage can help the body’s reaction to the allergens by reducing stress and boosting your immune system, among other things.  Facial massage is great for inducing sinus drainage and relieving pressure. Headaches and congestion can also disappear, or lessen in severity, after a massage session.

If you’re looking for some relief this allergy season and would like to try acupuncture or massage (or both), give our CNY Healing Arts practitioners the opportunity to help you. Below is a list or practitioners at each of our locations that would be happy to assist you with relief from your allergy symptoms.

SYRACUSE – Call 315.671.5755 to book a session.

ALBANY – Call 518.724.5750 to book a session. 

ROCHESTER – Call 585.244.1280 to book a session. 

Reiki is an excellent therapy to use when you’re dealing with life’s challenges or undergoing a difficult time in your life such as infertility, an illness, difficulty with a relationship, or just struggling with emotions.  This radiant healing can bring about peace, harmony and a sense of balance from within.

Health Benefits of Reiki Therapy:

• Aids the body to release stress and tension
• Helps the body to heal
• Reduces insomnia and helps improve sleep patterns
• Removes toxins
• Reduces blood pressure
• Relives pain associated with injuries and chronic issues
• Helps with energy flow of the endocrine system
• Boosts immune system
• Gets you tune into your spirituality
• Helps you to feel inner tranquility

Reiki differs from massage in that the therapists hands aren’t necessarily on the skin, they can be just slightly above it.

Reiki can help to give you a better outlook on life by diminishing negativity and improving your ability to see positive insights in situations.  It has a positive effect on the chemicals within the brain, and helps to promote healing throughout the entire body.  Each area of the body has its own energy and can become blocked due to emotions and thoughts, Reiki therapy helps to free these blocked areas.

This form of healing can be combined with other modalities such as yoga, meditation, massage, or acupuncture to further heal the body and the mind.  For more information or to schedule a Reiki session, contact the CNY Healing Arts location nearest you:

Syracuse:

195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205
315.671.5755

Rochester:

2244 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
585.244.1280 ext. 2