We've visited a good number of beauty and wellness centers, but we've never been as impressed with the practitioners' concern for our overall wellness than we were at ALKIMI, a completely holistic center specializing in natural healing modalities, bodywork and energy work.
We were treated to an extended massage session with Barbara, an energetic young woman with a delightful Irish accent and strong but gentle hands. Her treatment incorporated several elements: energy work to detect and remove blockages, pressure point-targeting shiatsu, the comforting rhythmic strokes of Swedish massage, and aided stretching similar to Thai massage. Our treatment lasted one hour and 45 minutes, and the time flew by so quickly we were amazed.
Part of what makes a session with Barbara such a special experience is the way she tailors the treatment to the client's unique needs. There was nothing perfunctory or routine about this massage - throughout the 105 minutes, it was apparent that she was devoting a great deal of physical and spiritual effort to working through our knots and encouraging the positive flow of energy through our body. The extended treatment time allowed us the luxury of zoning out completely, and we felt so cozy in the warm treatment room that we even dozed off a couple of times. We encourage you to visit ALKIMI and experience one of their therapist's healing hands for yourself.
