Massage With Talya

Massage Therapy is a manipulation of muscle tissue in order to increase circulation, promote full body relaxation and loosen and release muscle tension. Almost everybody can benefit from massage, whether addressing specific injuries, increasing athletic performance, or seeking general relaxation. An effective massage can be performed with varying depth, depending on the client's needs and preferences. Hot stones and Aromatic essential oils can be incorporated into a massage session upon the client's request.

Talya Solomon has been serving the Pioneer Valley since 1998. She trained at the Stillpoint School for massage and is nationally certified and locally licensed. Her main practice is in the Town of Amherst. Over the years, she has developed specialities in Swedish Massage, Deap Tissue, Foot Reflexology and Hot Stone Massage.

As the best-known type of massage performed today, Swedish Massage relaxes the entire body by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. In Swedish Massage, the therapist will apply massage oil to your skin to facilitate various massage strokes, including the smooth gliding stroke called effleurage to lengthen muscles and increase circulation.

If you have never experienced this unique indulgence, you owe yourself this exquisite moment. Hot Stone Massage involves the application of water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes placed on key points of the body, giving a deep grounding massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth. Hot stones are placed strategically on the body in preporation for massage while other hot stones of different shapes, sizes and textures are used as massage tools to create a customized treatment tailored to meet your needs.