Sacred Splendor is a luxury private Sanctuary that offers the most relaxing, therapeutic massage and body treatments in Santa Monica, California, California. We help you unwind and heal from the pressures of modern life by customizing your session to your needs. Sacred Splendor provides a wellness sanctuary for all things healing and positive. From the aroma of organic essential oils, relaxing interiors, our tranquil ambiance and kind energy transports you to a realm of inner peace and balance.
You can need a massage for a variety of reasons - being stressed, recovering from an injury, wanting to help relax while being pregnant. Self-care is very important and this can be truly beneficial. At Sacred Splendor, we want to help the people of Santa Monica both relax and heal - whether they are doing that for one or two people. When you see our massage therapist, they can combine a lot of different types of treatments, including aromatherapy, deep tissue, reflexology, Shiatsu, Swedish massage, and Thai Stretching, among others. You will find yourself feeling relaxed and invigorated at the same time. We have a variety of services that we offer, which you can find listed here: Deep Tissue Massage Our massage therapists will be focusing on firm finger pressure on different muscles, particularly the inner ones. Some people like having it done for sports injuries, since it can improve circulation. This is an excellent option if you are new to massages. Our goal with this type is to have you feel completely relaxed. If you have had a very long week and want a way to melt the stress and tension away, then you can benefit from this. There is very little risk of this being painful at all. In fact, it can help reduce pain. If you have muscle knots, this can relieve them. If you have bad posture, this can be a big help too. This is because the tight muscles that keep you from sitting or standing properly are loosened, then you can have better posture. You will feel more relaxed thanks to endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin all being released and reduce the amount of cortisol - which is linked to stress. On the other hand, if you need a more focused treatment, then you should ask our expert staff. Deep tissue massage is more for an overall relaxed feeling. You also need to avoid having this type of massage if you have a history of blood clots, since having one get loose can be extremely dangerous. Prenatal Massage Over the decades, research has shown that getting prenatal massage therapy can help lower anxiety, reduce muscle aches, and even help the birthing process. Swedish massage is usually the technique that is often used. When you see the massage therapist, they will work to improve your circulation, reduce muscle tension, and help your lymphatic circulation. That will help both you and the growing baby. Another good thing about prenatal massage is that it can help regulate hormones. This can allow pregnant women to relax more during their time carrying their child. Our massage therapists can help lower stress hormones and increase the ones that make you feel happy and calm. Are there limitations or possible things to worry about with prenatal massage? It depends on the massage therapist, but sometimes they prefer to massage pregnant women in their second or third trimester. There is one school of thought that there might be a risk of miscarriage in the first, but there is no hard evidence to clearly make that case. You should talk to your prenatal care provider first. Our massage therapists are trained in this, so you can feel comfortable coming in to see us. Hot Stone Massage Hot stone massage, where a massage therapist puts hot smooth stones on various parts of the body, has been around for centuries. It is far from a new thing: People have reaped the benefits, including being much more relaxed and able to sleep. There is a reason why it continues to be popular. There is the risk that it could be too hot for some people. Everyone has different levels of skin sensitivity. Our expert massage therapists will monitor how you react to the stones and act accordingly. Also, you should likely avoid it if you have diabetes (since you might not be able to tell if it is too hot), blood clots, have cancerous tumors, heart issues, are pregnant or if you have varicose veins. Body Scrub Massage Our highly-qualified massage therapists can help you relax and you can also have your skin exfoliated. That will get rid of any dead skin and dirt. You just have to be careful to not have it done too often. Otherwise you can get irritated skin and that would cause you to have to wait. If you are pregnant, just make sure that they are using fragrances and other things that are safe. Our massage therapists always have your safety in mind. As you can see, we offer a variety of options when it comes to massage therapy. If you have any concerns before starting anything, be sure to see your medical professional. Also, discuss your medical history with the massage therapist, so that they know if there is anything to be concerned about. We can’t wait to help all Santa Monica residents. Reach out to us today!