Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy
Warm Herbal Poultice Massage
Warm herbal poultices, which have been used in many ancient cultures, are the newest treatment offered in modern spas. In this class students will learn a new massage using herbal poultices, as well as background information about the herbs used in different cultures so that students will be able to make their own poultices. The instructor will include information on historical use of herbal poultices in the Thai, Indian, and Native American cultures, sources for supplies, effects on the body including the lymphatic system, contraindications, health and safe preparation of herbal poultices.
While the purpose of herbal poultice massage is to stimulate the circulatory system, including the lymphatic system, therapists will find that application of heated herbal poultices to key areas of the body also allows the therapist to access the less dense body, which, unlike the physical body, cannot be accessed through the five senses. Bringing the client's awareness to the less dense body frees the client to enter a meditative state, with the opportunity to work on internal healing processes.
Mariellen Boss is a Holistic Health Practitioner and esthetician who has her own business called Tactile Spirit. Mariellen is a graduate of Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy and studied aromatherapy with Jeanne Rose. She teaches aromatherapy, spa services, ayurvedic bodywork and lymph drainage massage at Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy.
Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy
2100 N. Palm Canyon C100
Palm Springs CA 92262
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800-270-1175 or 760-323-5806