Massage Therapy & The Spa Experience

The Spa Experience is now available at Scott Valley Fitness Center. Leave the world behind and enter a place of quiet and calm. Enjoy true relaxation and relief from stress in a nurturing environment.

Begin with dry skin brushing and a relaxing soak in our Jacuzzi Spa. Enjoy a full body Aromatherapy Massage. Choose from Swedish-Esalen, Orthopedic or Deep Tissue Body work. Our Massage Therapist is certified in them all (as well as Myofacial Release and Mysequence Neuromuscular Therapy). Try a Moisturizing Paraffin Treatment for hands, elbows and feet. Experience a Full Body Wrap with Collagen, Amino Acids, Aloe Herbal, Detox, COQ-10 or Sea Clay. We even have cellulite fighting formulas!

Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy Physically relaxes the body Calms the nervous system Lowers blood pressure Reduces heart rate Slows respiration Loosens tight muscles Stretches connective tissue Reduces chronic pain Improves skin tone Increases blood and lymph circulation Speeds the removal of metabolic waste Increases red blood cell counts Relieves tired and aching muscles Stimulates the release of endorphins Improves muscle tone Relieves cramps and muscle spasms Increases flexibility and range of motion Promotes deeper, more effective breathing Speeds recovery from injuries and illness Strengthens the immune system Reduces swelling Reduces scarring Improves posture Reduces tension headaches Increases tissue metabolism Decreases muscular deterioration

Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy Reduces mental stress Promotes better sleep Calms a bad temper Induces mental relaxation Improves concentration Emotional Benefits of Massage Therapy Reduces anxiety Enhances self-image Provides a feeling of well being Promotes greater creative expression Mary Martin, Certified Massage Practitioner