Welcome to Gaia Praxis. We offer a range of massage services designed to help you relax, relieve tension, and improve your well-being. Valentina is here to provide a personalized experience tailored to your needs.
Explore our services below to find the right treatment for you. We're dedicated to helping you feel your best.
Classic massage involves directly massaging the skin and muscles in the affected area. Five different hand movements are used –stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping and vibrating. The basic idea behind this approach is that pain is often caused by tense and tight muscles that affect blood circulation and irritate the nerves. The aim of classic massage is to relax the muscles and improve circulation by directly treating these problems.
Connective Tissue Massage - Bindegewebsmassage
Connective Tissue Massage is a deep and targeted manual technique focused on releasing tensions and restrictions present in the connective tissue (or fascia), a network that envelops and connects every part of our body: muscles, organs, and joints.
How It Works: Through slow, precise, and progressive maneuvers, the therapist works on adhesions and stiffness that can accumulate in the connective tissue due to stress, poor posture, trauma, inflammation, or scars. The goal is to restore the elasticity and mobility of the tissues, improving circulation and reducing pain.
A fundamental characteristic of this massage is the understanding of the cuti-visceral connection. This means that tensions and dysfunctions in the superficial connective tissue (under the skin) can have a direct impact on the function of internal organs (viscera) connected to them via nerve fibers. At the same time, organ problems can manifest as tensions or pain in specific areas of the skin and connective tissue. By working on these reflex areas, the massage can also contribute to improving organ well-being.
Pain Reduction: Alleviates chronic and acute pain, particularly those related to deep muscle tensions, contractures, and fascial dysfunctions.
Posture Improvement: Helps to rebalance body posture by releasing the restrictions that influence it.
Increased Flexibility: Increases the range of motion of joints and the elasticity of muscles.
Stress Reduction: Promotes deep relaxation, releasing physical and emotional tensions.
Improved Circulation: Stimulates blood and lymphatic flow in the treated area.
Visceral Well-being: Thanks to the cuti-visceral connection, it can indirectly support the function of internal organs, contributing to an overall balance of the organism.
Ideal for those seeking an effective approach to free themselves from persistent pain, stiffness, and to improve their overall physical well-being, considering the deep interconnection of the body.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Discover the gentle yet powerful benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), a specialized massage technique designed to nurture your body's natural healing processes. MLD employs light, rhythmic strokes to delicately stimulate your lymphatic system, a vital network responsible for maintaining fluid balance, eliminating toxins, and bolstering your immune defenses.
This precise and calming therapy encourages the efficient flow of lymph, helping to reduce swelling (edema), accelerate detoxification, and provide significant support to your immune system. MLD is an excellent choice for those seeking relief from fluid retention, individuals undergoing post-operative recovery (especially after cosmetic procedures where it can help minimize bruising and swelling), or anyone looking for a profoundly relaxing treatment to enhance their overall well-being and promote a healthy, balanced body. Experience a renewed sense of lightness and vitality with MLD.
Reflexology can address anything from headaches to sinus problems to stomach issues. If sensitivity or tenderness is experienced when an area is stimulated, it usually indicates bodily weaknesses or imbalances within the corresponding organ.
With repeated pressure and manipulation of nerve endings, reflexology can help to clear any channels of blocked energy. It is said to do so through moving the flow of blood, nutrients and nerve impulses. This ultimately improves overall health and balance.
Other potential benefits:
Cleanse the body of toxins
Myofascial massage is a therapeutic technique that focuses on releasing tension and tightness in the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles throughout the body. By applying gentle pressure and stretching movements, myofascial massage aims to alleviate pain, improve flexibility, and enhance overall mobility, making it a popular choice for individuals seeking relief from muscular discomfort and restricted movement.
Maderotherapy (wood therapy) is a holistic massage technique that uses anatomically designed wooden tools to improve the body’s size and proportions while improving overall health. These instruments allow highly targeted pressure to be applied to problem areas (such as thighs, buttocks, love handles and abdomen). Pressure intensifies the breakdown of fat deposits and fibrous cellulite so that it can be eliminated naturally.
The massage stimulates the lymphatic drainage system and removes unnecessary water, fat and toxins from the body. Also, it improves the appearance of cellulite while tightening the skin.
The anticellulite treatment is recommended every other day, (three times weekly). It gives quick results of body shaping, loss and reduction of cellulite appearance.
Immerse yourself in an experience of pure relaxation with our Hot Stone Massage. This ancient therapeutic practice uses smooth, volcanic stones, heated to a comfortable temperature, strategically placed on the body and used as an extension of the therapist's hands.
How It Works: The warmth of the stones penetrates deep into the muscles, inducing intense relaxation and melting away even the most stubborn tensions. The therapist uses the stones to massage the body with fluid, rhythmic movements, amplifying the beneficial effects of traditional massage and promoting a deep release of stress and stiffness.
Deep Relaxation: The heat helps to release muscle tension, promoting a sense of calm and overall well-being.
Pain Relief: Effective in reducing muscle aches, cramps, and joint stiffness.
Improved Circulation: The heat dilates blood vessels, stimulating blood and lymphatic flow.
Stress and Anxiety Reduction: The soothing effect of heat combined with massage calms the nervous system.
Detoxification: Promotes the elimination of toxins thanks to improved circulation.
Treat yourself to a moment of peace and regenerating warmth with our Hot Stone Massage, and let your body and mind find harmony.
Cupping is a form of massage therapy which decompresses soft tissues using vacuum suction, unlike other forms of massage that compresses soft tissues. During cupping, the cup gently sucks to your skin and lifts underlying soft tissue into the cup.
Cupping is very relaxing and generally not painful. The sensation that is experienced is a pulling of the skin as the cup is moved in a rolling fashion. Redness or a feeling of warmth is usually experienced after the release of the cup due to increase blood flow to the area.
Almost anyone can benefit from cupping. It is used to treat lack of mobility, tight muscles, scars and many diagnoses like headaches, tendinitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and release of trigger points.
Release scar tissue and fascial adhesions
Reduce painful trigger points
Improve circulation, blood and lymph circulation
Promote mobility and range of motion
This innovative, drug-free technique uses special elastic adhesive tapes to support your body naturally. How does this magic work? Taping gently lifts the skin, creating a beneficial effect on: Circulation: Promotes lymphatic and blood drainage, reducing swelling and inflammation. Pain: Relieves pressure on underlying pain receptors for immediate relief. Muscle Support: Helps tired or weakened muscles, without limiting your movements. Perfect for athletes and those seeking daily support! Joint Stability: Improves your body's perception of space, helping to realign joints. When to use it? Ideal for:
Muscle and joint pain (e.g., back pain, neck pain, tendonitis)
Post-injury recovery (strains, sprains)
Management of edema and lymphedema
Support during physical activity for better performance and prevention!
Taping can be worn for several days, even while showering, for continuous well-being! For correct and targeted application, always rely on professionals.
Scar treatment massage is a specialized, gentle yet effective manual therapy designed to improve the appearance, mobility, and sensation of scars, both old and new. Whether it's post-surgical, burn, or trauma scars, this treatment can make a significant difference.
Aesthetic Improvement: Makes the scar less visible, flatter, and less red.
Increased Mobility: Crucial for scars near joints, it helps prevent or reduce movement limitations.
Discomfort Reduction: Relieves symptoms like itching, pain, or numbness.
Improved Functionality: Restores the normal function of affected tissues.
This treatment is an important step in the healing and acceptance process of a scar, promoting not only physical health but also emotional well-being.