Specialty Massage Techniques
Specialty Massage techniques require a therapist with extra training and are each 90-minute sessions. While every therapist is trained in a wide variety of techniques and can offer great Custom Blend Massages, Specialty Massage requires more specific booking in order for the correct room, equipment, and therapist to be ready. Most specialty massage sessions are booked for individual clients, the exception being our signature Hot Stone Couples Massage.
Hot Stone Massage for One - $140
Deep Tissue Massage - $140
Ashiatsu Deep Tissue - $140
CranioSacral Massage - $140
Fire and Ice - $140
Couples Hot Stone Massage - $310
Ready to try something new? Read on, and book soon! If you’re buying a gift, purchasing a 90-minute gift card insures the recipient can choose from ANY of our Specialty Massages or a 90 Minute Custom Blend.
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No. It should not hurt. There is a level of therapeutic discomfort, a sort of “hurts so good” feeling which is acceptable. But deep tissue massage is often more about taking our TIME than it is about applying tremendous PRESSURE or FORCE.
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No. We primarily use the heat from the stones to heat OUR hands, and apply the heat from our hands to your body. We use a digital stone warmer, which keeps the stones at a very controlled temperature. But ALWAYS let us know if a stone, or our hand, feels too warm for YOU, as individuals vary, and your comfort is our primary concern.
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If you are a rugby or football player,and/ or have dense muscle tissue, Ashiatsu Deep Tissue might be a good fit for your body type. Large, athletic, bulky frames are best suited to this style. If you are thin and lean, this is not the best technique for you.
Hot Stone Massage - 90 Minutes - $140
During our signature treatment, smooth basalt stones are heated to around the temperature of a latte. We use the stones to heat our hands and as a tool to massage your body. Warm muscles are more pliable, so we can achieve greater relaxation during your massage. This deeply relaxing and powerfully therapeutic treatment uses 30-45 hot stones and requires 90 minutes. Read more about what makes Solaris Style Hot Stone Massage different here!.
Deep Tissue Massage -90 Minutes - $140
The goal of Deep Tissue is to reach and stretch the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. This is in contrast to Swedish Massage, which is focused more on the outer layers and improving circulation of lymph and blood flow. You can’t hurry love; likewise muscle. Deep tissue work requires a 90-minute appointment. While some people associate the term “deep tissue” with more pressure, we often combine myofascial release and stretching, trigger point methods, and deep breathing to reach the deeper layers of your tissue. If you simply want to be pummeled, this might not be the place for you. None of our therapists believe massage should hurt to be effective.
Ashiatsu Deep Tissue - 90 Minutes - $140
Ashiatsu is a form of deep tissue massage in which the therapist applies full body weight pressure with their feet while using overhead bars for balance. This technique is best for athletic bodies with dense muscle mass. Think football or rugby players. The majority of the session occurs with the client face down, and the technique uses long, fluid Swedish style massage strokes. Solaris has been offering Ashiatsu since 2009 and our therapist trained with Deep Feet Bar Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy Massage - 90 Minutes - $140
The 90-minute CranioSacral session offers a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system—comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Our skilled CranioSacral therapist employs this subtle but powerful technique to guide a blended 90 Minute massage session. Our staff members who offer this service were trained and certified by the Upledger Institute.
Fire and Ice - 90 Minutes - $140
Hot and cold stones alternate to help exhausted post-event muscles recover. In our massage-assisted version of contrast therapy, metabolic waste is flushed from tired tissue. This is a 90-minute service, and great when booked after running a marathon or other strenuous athletic activity.
Couples Hot Stone Massage - 90 Minutes - $310
Our Couples Hot Stone Massage is a decadent 90 minute treatment focused on helping you and your loved-one melt away tension while enjoying the extra comfort of a shared experience. Great for people who are new to massage, as you will be in the same room at the same time. Many first time couples return for anniversaries or each time they visit Kansas City.