The Spa on the Occoquan River


Massage Therapy


SpecialtyMassage Therapy

Deep Tissue
Aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia. 

Sports Massage
Pre  & post event massage will help the athelete prepare and recover from any sport activity. Encourage the athlete for peak performance, promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. 
 
Trigger Point Therapy 
Trigger points are sensitive spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally and in referred pain patterns.  Skilled technique will help to release those trigger points and restore healthy muscle functioning. 
 
Myofascial Release
A very effective hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure into myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. The fascia which is connective tissue is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater. 

Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymph Therapy is a specific technique developed for the ow to detoxify and regenerate the immune system.  This method of massage filters out the harmful toxins and foreign substances, and recovers crucial substances that have escaped
from the blood.  
 
CranioSacral Technique
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.
 
Reflexology
Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. Stimulation to to different parts of the body are applied through a map of the hands and feet. Such work may effect a physical change to the body.

Thai Yoga Massage  
is a form fo bodywork that has gained wide popularity in the West.  A complete Thai yoga massage incorporates a traditional combination of point pressure, energy meridian work, and yoga-like stretching for an invigorating and balancing experience. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work.


The therapist may combine several of the above techniques to achieve the best results for your treatments.  You may also just request a specific technique for your treatment.

(30 min)$55 
(45 min)$75
(60 min)$90
(90 min)$140


Thai Yoga Massage Treatments are
 60min. / 90min. / 2 hours (2hrs=$195)

(30 min) 5 packs available $250
(60 min) 5 packs available $425

(Great way to stay consistent with your monthly massage health maintenance) 
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Classique Swedish

Records show that massage was performed in China as early as 3000 B.C.  Massage will increase circulation, stimulate the immune system, reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and train the muscles to function with more balance.This massage is soothing with long effleurage strokes, kneading, petrissage, and tapotement.  Techniques that leave the nervous system calm, muscles relaxed and circulation dancing.

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Pre-natal Massage
Mother's to be need that special attention that will help relieve low back pressure, reduce edema & calm the nervous system. Mom will rest comfortably sidelying with support. Mommy & Baby will "rock a by baby" to sleep.








Classic Swedish and Pre-natal Massage

(30 min)$50 
(45 min)$65
(60 min)$80
(90 min)$120

(30 min) 5 packs of massages available $225
(60 min) 5 packs of massages available $375
 

(Great way to stay consistent with your monthly massage health maintenance) 
(Save $25 for packages)


 


4 hands

With a Four-Handed massage, two pairs of hands will glide over you with rhythmic well-choreographed motions. Two professional therapists will create the art of relaxation in this special massage. Experience constant attention to the muscles. The ancient healing science of Ayurveda techniques, which has been around for 2,000 years will be used to balance the pitta, vatta, and kapha in you.

 
 
 30 min. $110 
60 min. $180
 
 



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Monthly Massages for Health



Reflexology

An experience that leaves the entire body at rest!

Occoquan River Rock Massage
European Stone Massagetm
 is a style of massage using smooth basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. Before you arrive, the massage therapist sanitizes the stones and heats them in 120 and 150 degree water.  The therapist uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding a heated stone. As the stone cools, the therapist replaces it with another.  The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine, or in the palms of your hand, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.
60 minutes $140
 
Couples Massage 
We offer a couples customized aromatherapy massage in the same room, some couples may be coming to celebrate a wedding anniversary or other special occasion.
 It offers that personal time with one another to experience the gift of health and relaxation.
We do offer organic tea or coffee and strawberries & Chocolate with your treatment.

60 minutes $200 Classique Swedish per couple

or

60 minutes $220 Specialty Massage per couple
 
Seated On-the-Go Massage
A very effective way to relax with compression massage in an ergonomic chair fully clothed. It does wonders as the muscles immediately begin to relax as you are resting comfortably, with head in the face cradle, body and legs resting against the cusioned support. Great for a lunch break or during your stroll throught the Occoquan shops.
15 minutes $30
30 minutes $45