It takes time to make lasting changes and change old lasting habits that are the root cause of imbalances. Three months is a minimum to allow change to be noticeable and lasting.
We start with the initial Ayurvedic consultation to determine what your needs are to achieve your personal goals for well-being.

Initial Ayurvedic Consultation:
  • We identify your top health concerns in detail and what changes you envision for yourself.
  • We compile a complete health history, including family history, typical food intake, lifestyle habits, current supplements and medications.
  • I will determine your imbalances and we will discuss your health goals and how to start your Ayurvedic journey.

You will get :
  • A basic understanding of your imbalances and how you can remedy them.
  • Set a vision for yourself.
  • A beginning diet and lifestyle plan for the season.
  • One on one compassionate guidance to take better care of yourself.

Ayurvedic follow ups: Typically the follow ups are 30 minutes but can be tailored to your needs.
Seasonal follow ups are recommended.

"Meeting Sophia was a true gift.  I had been trying to get pregnant for over a year when I first met her...I was admittedly imbalanced...working too much- trying to do too much.  Sophia's insight, knowledge, and calm clear energy, blended with her ayurvedic teaching, not only helped me balance my life, but the principles just made sense.  I instantly felt more mindful and lighter when putting her teaching into practice....and became pregnant the following month.  I continue to see Sophia for massage and Ayurvedic teachings for both myself and my baby boy. She is a true gem."  Brooke


Ayurvedic Treatments

Guided Home Cleanse  
Guidance through a home cleanse includes one 60 minute consultation and 2 follow up consultations. During our first talk we will review your health history and we will talk about when it would be ideal for you to do your cleanse.
During our first meeting we will give you all the information you need to properly and safely do a home cleanse that is tailored to your needs. General guidelines include instructions on diet, self massage, herbs and oils, lifestyle and yoga practice. Your follow up consultations will be done during and just after your cleanse to support you emotionally and physically. Ayurvedic cleanses increase your immunity, balance digestive system and rejuvenate you.

Abhyanga or Ayurvedic massage
Abhyanga draws out impurities and improves immunity by increasing lymphatic circulation and removing stagnation or blockages in the energetic channels of the body. It improves your life force. The body and mind experience a deep relaxation that is profoundly healing.  
Abhyanga is an ayurvedic massage that is performed by two hands (one therapist) or four synchronized hands (two therapist). Herb-infused oils are prepared specifically for your physical and mental constitution. The warm oil penetrates the tissues, loosening toxins from the cell and tissue structures.

Vishesh
Vishesh is a deep muscular Ayurvedic massage that breaks up adhesions and compromised circulation.

Swedana or herbal steam bath
Swedana is an individual herbal steam bath that removes toxins deeply lodged within the tissues.
A full-body steam treatment given in a special heat chamber which allows the head to remain cool. Moist heat and essential oils encourage the body  to detoxify through the sweat glands.

Shirodhara
Shirodhara is a profoundly relaxing treatment of warm oil poured slowly in a continuous stream across the forehead. Shirodhara calms the central nervous system, synchronizes brain waves and promotes a sense of deep peace. Healing takes place as your nervous system revitalizes. This treatment includes a face and scalp massage, as well as a nasya (oil for the nasal passages) and a brief application of warm medicated oils to the entire body.

Nasya             
Nasya is a thoroughly relaxing head, face, neck and shoulder treatment designed to open the upper body channels (srotas) and encourage lymphatic flow. Nasya clears the sinuses, enlivens your senses and relieves tension and congestion. This cleansing therapy is indicated for headaches and allergies, and problems of the neck and head region. Includes marma therapy, herbal steam treatments, and a special oil for the nasal passages.

Kati Basti 
Kati basti increases blood flow and reduces swelling. It assists with pain relief of ligaments, tendons and muscles.   
Kati basti is a traditional restorative treatment that soothes and nourishes the muscles and the joints of the lower back, neck and knees. Organic whole wheat flour creates a reservoir that is placed over the affected area. Warm medicated oil is poured inside the reservoir, concentrating the healing benefits of the oil where you need it most. The oils penetrate the tissues deeply, bathing the affected areas.

Uro Basti   
Uro basti benefits the lungs as well as the heart. It pacifies the vata dosha in the chest, stimulates the circulation and  improves breathing. Uro basti nourishes the heart and can help relieve grief and give a sense of peace.
A traditional restorative treatment to soothe and nourish the heart.
Organic whole wheat flour creates a reservoir that is placed over the heart area.  A warm medicated oil is poured inside the reservoir, concentrating the healing benefits of the oil on the heart.

Pinda Sweda   
Pinda sweda treatment is great for relieving muscle and joint pain. It also helps to reduce swelling and stiffness of body.      
Warm oil massage prepares the region for receiving treatment. A medicinal bundle of specially prepared rice and herbs are applied to the affected area, penetrating the tissue and bringing relief. An ideal therapy for painful joints or muscle aches and tension. Pinda Sweda is most effective when repeated over a course of several days.

Udvartana      
Udvartana is a deeply penetrating herbal paste that stimulates the lymphatic systems and is recommended for weight loss. Udvartana is an invigorating full body massage done in a quick rhythmic motion using herbal chickpea powder or paste.

Garshana
Garshana stimulates the lymphatic system and helps the body detoxify.      
Garshana, often called “dry-brushing,” is an ayurvedic lymphatic massage done with raw silk gloves.

Marma massage
Marma massage is particularly recommended to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints as well as rejuvenating the tissues of the body and promote health. It balances all the doshas.
Marma massage is an important therapy in Ayurveda where the vital points of the body are stimulated with mild pressure of the fingers or with a tuning fork. It ensures mind, body, spirit relaxation by cleansing blocked life force and strengthens the organ systems and tissues.