People often ask me which kind of massage is best. I understand the question because the menu can be confusing: swedish massage; deep tissue; thai massage; ayurvedic massage; cupping; hot stones; reiki; the list goes on. I have studied and practiced many of these modalities over the years, and the longer I work, the less interested I am in deciding which one is “best.” They are different tools. What matters is what we are trying to do. Swedish massage Swedish massage is one o

Abhyanga is one of the practices that first drew me deeply into Ayurveda because it begins with something simple: oil and touch. From there, it can become a much deeper study of the body. The word is commonly translated as “oil massage,” although I think that translation can make it sound more casual than it is. Abhyanga is part of the Ayurvedic tradition of dinacharya, the daily practices used to care for the body and maintain balance. It is not only a treatment you receive.