Esalen Style Bodywork

Esalen style bodywork is the ultimate stress buster. It was developed at the famous Esalen Institute, located on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California and home of so many new forms of body oriented therapies that were developed or fine-tuned in the 1960s and 70s, especially on the basis of the work of Fritz Perls, Wilhelm Reich, Ida Rolf and Milton Trager.

The therapist starts with head and face, which releases the key points where stress is stored. The body is then prepared to receive luxurious and soothing strokes. Overall, Esalen style bodywork unfolds at a slower and more meditative pace than for example Swedish style bodywork.

Special attention is given to lymphatic drainage, which helps to boost the immune system as well as the circulatory system.

“ I did the 10-day program with Dr. Shikha, and it amazed me how such a simple program could be so effective. I decided to do it because I was feeling a general lack of energy, motivation and a sense of being full all the time. Constipation was also one of my symptoms… Every time I came to Dr. Shikha’s clinic, I was always very welcomed, well taken care of, and left with the feeling of being supported during my detox process. I truly appreciate her professionalism, patient care, friendliness, as well as her staff. I can recommend to everyone (ill or not) to go through this process, and experience the benefits of a totally healing process. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge, care and understanding that health starts from within - by ‘cleaning the house’
Sofia
Portugal and Brasil