Julie studied three years with the father of Shiatsu in Canada, Tetsuro Saito, one of the world’s few shiatsu masters. She has been trained to sense and precisely trace the meridian pathways in the human body. She feels, identify and treat energy imbalances. Her unique Zen Shiatsu massage relaxes and invigorates the body. By using thumb, palm or elbow pressure on meridians, her treatment cultivates a greater sense of presence and self-awareness and helps guide your own energy into better balance. This unique technique helps your body and its internal organs reach equilibrium and encourage the self-healing process. You remain clothed and no oils are used on the body.
Julie is one of the very few who is offering it in Canada. She was trained in the USA to perform the famous Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, which is known as “The Most Luxurious Massage on The Planet!” Originally performed by Buddhist monks, this barefoot massage is an amazing form of bodywork. Ashiatsu is a luxurious compression massage using deep, smooth effleurage gliding strokes all over the yang part of the body. Ashiatsu provides a deep effect of relaxation and stimulate the lymphatic system. Julie’s main clientele for this new modality is often elite athletes, actors, conductors and musicians who need to maintain or enhance their professional performance by harmonizing the flow of Qi in their body. By centering their mind in the tanden (three fingers below the belly button), they increase synchronicity between their physical, mental and emotional aspect of the self, reaching a state of complete control over the functions and distractions of consciousness.
The heated bamboo sticks glide easily and deeply across the body. Reducing physical, mental and emotional tension, this amazing massage encourages your body and mind to become one again...
You will feel regenerated, invigorated and "Zenly re-energized". This wonderful technique promotes a deep sense of well-being and delicious relaxation for the client while allowing the therapist to provide a longer full body massage without fatigue. The original Bamboo Fusion massage was developed by Nathalie Cecilia and has become the newest luxurious massage in the spa industry. Julie is the first one to offer it in Canada.
The body as a whole system can be improved through foot massage. By stimulating the Qi (human bio-energy) this massage improves circulation, balances internal organs and meridians to enhance your overall health. You are massaged from the toes to the knees. The ligaments, tendons, muscles and connective tissues are all being treated at the same time as the acupressure points. Massaging the feet is a wonderful healing art very beneficial for the whole body and mind. Regular treatments can help prevent ailments and slow down the aging process. This ancient form of Japanese Foot Massage is the origin of Reflexology today.
Much more delightful than a traditional Swedish massage, this treatment is the evolution of Julie’s healing art approach. This is an exclusive pleasant, warm and soothing aromatherapy massage designed especially for you and is ideal as your first Zen massage. It incorporates various techniques such as guided relaxation, Zen Shiatsu, deep tissue Bamboo Fusion and natural Chakra stone balancing. Excellent healing combination as essential oils and massage has mutually enhancing effects. The choice of essential oils is based on your personal needs.
The so-called LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability) are people who want to enjoy their lives to the fullest, which include enjoying luxury. They also want to live in harmony with nature. Environmental consciousness and luxury can co-exist. "Green Glamour" is in and this trend was born in the US and is being lived by many people, including Madonna, Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz. These days’ hectic schedules and stress are a part of everybody’s modern life. Depletion of the natural resistance of our bodies and souls while damaging the beauty of our skin. This anti-aging and de-stressing facial is performed with 100% natural organic products*. It is recommended for prevention purposes if you are between 25 to 40 years old and it is recommended as a repair treatment if you are over 40+. This amazing Zen facial includes steamed towel, aromatherapy inhalation, natural healing masks, and relaxing arms and hands massage. One facial every change of seasons is the minimum recommended, but once per month is ideal for maximum visible results.
*BABORGANIC products contain natural extracts of certified organic ingredients cultivated in compliance with strict organic standards of availability and species protection, plant-based emulsifiers, Ecocert-compliant raw materials and pure, natural, Ecocert-compliant perfume. The main ingredients are: GLACIER WATER from Mont Cervin, Switzerland, EDELWEISS cultivated in Valais/Switzerland in compliance with strict organic standards (Bio Suisse Bud label), MEADOWFOAM EXTRACT cultivated in Switzerland, in compliance with strict organic standards and OXYGEN ENERGY. The formulas were developed without the following: no synthetic colorants, no synthetic perfume substance, no animal raw materials, no petroleum-based ingredients, no paraffin’s, no PEGs, no irradiated ingredients and no genetically modified raw materials.
Either as a group or a private “one on one” session, you will learn effective and easy techniques to integrate relaxation in your daily life. Based on your needs and habits, Julie can teach you Qi Gong, Zen meditation and Meridian stretching. The sequence of 21 movements of Qi Gong focuses on breathing and muscle relaxation, and balancing the yin and yang. Zen meditation calms the agitated mind and Meridian stretching improves on the flow of energy in your body. Julie’s Zen classes will give tips to feel better at the physical, mental and emotional level. A greater and happier you will simply blossom…