Ayurvedic Treatments

Touch therapy is an important part of Ayurveda and the various treatments offered by Shakti Healing deeply relax, rejuvenate and detoxify. Ayurvedic treatments purify and revitalize the body, calm the mind and soothe the senses.

Beyond spa treatments...

Elke Savala at Shakti Healing is an experienced and skilled Massage Therapist, Bodyworker, Intuitive Healer and Ayurvedic Practitioner. She offers services at reasonable prices in a comfortable, relaxed and unhurried environment. Elke uses highest quality herbal oils and customizes sessions to address individual dosha (body type) and needs. She also teaches clients specific techniques to incorporate into their daily routine for self care.

Abhyanga

A soothing and deeply relaxing full body massage with warm herbal oils. This treatment reduces stress and fatigue, nourishes the tissues and revitalizes the body.

60 minute Session

Shakti Healing Massage

A nurturing, intuitive Abhyanga massage with warm herbal oil, hot lava rock, hot compresses and marma (energy points). This treatment deeply balances mind and body, replenishes and restores vital energy. A favorite with clients!

90 or 120 minute Session

Marma Massage

This treatment alleviates physical and mental stress and replenishes the body's subtle energy system. Marmas (vital energy points similar to acupressure), nadis (energy channels similar to meridians) and chakras are utilized. Essential oils and herbal ointments are applied to specific marma's, clearing energetic blocks. This massage can also be done with your clothing on (like Asian bodywork).

90 or 120 minute Session

Bliss Therapy

A luxurious package consisting of Abhyanga massage with rejuvenating herbal oil and Shirodhara. This treatment is the ultimate in stress reduction.

2 hours of pure bliss

Shakti Cleanse

A detoxifying package consisting of Abhyanga massage with cleansing herbal oil, hot rocks, Nasya and Swedana (sweat with herbal steam).

2 hour Session

Shakti Restorative Package

Refresh your body, mind and spirit with this customized retreat package. Restorative treatments can emphasize detoxification, relaxation or rejuvenation depending on your needs. The session is followed by a vegetarian lunch or dinner.

3 hours (plus meal)

Shirodhara

Continuous stream of warm oil flowing on a woman's forehead and scalp

A continuous stream of warm therapeutic oil flows gently over the forehead and scalp, stimulating the sixth chakra (third eye). This profoundly relaxes the nervous system, balancing and soothing the mind and improving mental clarity.

A face, neck, scalp and shoulder massage is followed by the Shirodhara.

60 minutes

Also recommended as a package with Abhyanga, Shakti Healing or Marma Massage – 90 minute or 2 hour package

Nasya

A face, neck and scalp massage is followed by a therapeutic oil treatment applied to the nostrils to clear the sinus passages. Nasya eliminates toxins, reduces sinus congestion, allergies, chronic neck and jaw tension. Herbal steam inhalation can be part of this treatment. As self-care, Nasya is often recommended with pranayama (a yogic alternate-nostril breathing technique) that balance and nourish the brain.


Recommended with Abhyanga massage.
60 or 90 minutes

Swedana

Herbalized steam therapy stimulates the sweat glands and the lymphatic system. This increases circulation, eliminates toxins and strengthens the immune system.

Recommended after Abhyanga or Shakti Healing massage – length of swedana dependent on dosha

Netra Basti

A facial marma massage is followed with an eye treatment. Medicated ghee or herbal infusions are applied to relive dryness, redness, tension and eyestrain. Glaucoma and other eye imbalances can also be addressed.

60 minutes

Karna Purana

Therapeutic oil treatment of the ears following a scalp and ear massage. This treatment relieves itching, dryness and tinnitus. Ear candling can be added to eliminate old debris and toxins due to infections and built up wax.

60 minutes

Ubvartan/Garshana

Dry herbs, raw silk gloves or herbal pastes (Ubtans) exfoliate and nourish the skin. Circulation, lymphatic flow and metabolism are improved, reducing water retention and cellulite.

Recommended after Abhyanga or Shakti Healing massage

Chakra/Marma Basti

Medicated oils or ghee (retained by a flour dam) are placed over various chakras or marma points.

  • Uro Basti: a healing ghee basti for the heart chakra. Soothing essential oils strengthen the physical heart and balance the emotions.

  • Kutti Basti: treats the lumbar or the thoracic regions of the spine. Anti-inflammatory herbs soothe, strengthen and heal the tissues. Beneficial for disk problems and back pain.

  • Adrenal Basti: placed over the kidney/adrenal area, nourishing and soothing chronic stress and burnout. This basti restores and replenishes reserves in the body.

Bastis are recommended with Abhyanga or Shakti Healing massage

 

Other Shakti Healing Therapies

Tibetan Stress Reduction

Special energy points are rhythmically tapped with a pouch containing calming herbs and hot oils. This is followed by a relaxing full body massage. A deeply restorative treatment, especially beneficial for fatigue, exhaustion and energy deficiency.

Hot Rock Massage

hot lava rocks placed along a woman's back

An herbal oil massage with hot lava rocks soothes aching muscles and dissolves old holding patterns in the fascia. Hot rocks applied to the spinal column aid in releasing blocks from the central channel. This treatment is deeply relaxing, grounding and rejuvenating.

Pre-natal and Post-natal Massage

Special care during pregnancy reduces stress, relieves back pain and nourishes the tissues, thus minimizing stretch marks. After childbirth, treatments help to regulate hormones and emotions, replenish energy and restore skin elasticity.

Elke also offers reduced prices on packages of six to twelve treatments. Lessons on Ayurvedic self-care and baby care can be included in these packages.

Integrative Asian Bodywork

Can include Shiatsu, Acupressure, Thai Massage and Cranial Integration. This treatment addresses structural issues and alleviates chronic conditions such as repetitive stress injuries, sciatic pain, and joint problems. Sessions can be done on a massage table or on a mat with your clothing on (loose, comfortable natural fiber is recommended).

Ayurvedic Facial

Relax with a rejuvenating marma face and scalp massage. All-natural products are customized for your skin type. Individual skin concerns are addressed.

Panchakarma

A fivefold deep cleansing and rejuvenation therapy. Panchakarma is recommended as a seasonal cleanse and for various health concerns such as toxicity and poor digestion. PK is available as a three to seven day package.

Reservations and Info

Please call Elke at Shakti Healing to book your appointment. 24-hour notice is requested for cancellations and appointment changes.

510-525-2956

Prices for all Treatments
  • 60 minutes: $ 70
  • 90 minutes: $100
  • 120 minutes: $130
  • 180 minutes: $190

Please wear comfortable clothes and for Shirodhara oil treatments bring a washable head cover (your hair will be oily). It is best not to eat for two hours before your treatment. To get the full benefit of your session allow for relaxation time after your treatment.

Client Feedback

"Most of my therapy with Elke over 3 1/2 years has been centered around Abhyanga massages which are consistently the best I’ve ever experienced in my life, providing huge stress relief and peace of mind. They quite simply give me a quick fix of rejuvenation. But Elke’s powers of healing do not stop there. I encourage anyone who consults with her to open their minds to how she can help them."
-Kimberly S.

"This was an extraordinary experience. Elke takes you in and out of a trance through her hands on your body, through music, through the soothing magic of hot oil, and allows you to linger there under the warmth of smooth stones." Nothing is predictable, it's all an adventure and her hands and heart are so caring that you can only be grateful for her sacred gift."
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Peter S.

"I highly recommend Elke because she highly skilled and has an intuitive touch. Elke has helped me with my back pain, among other problems. She uses warm Ayurvedic herbal oils, essential oils, and hot rocks in her 90 minute Ayurvedic massage. Wonderful!!!"
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Maw S.

"Elke brings a profound depth and dynamism to her work. Her Ayurvedic massage is truly relaxing and transformative. She has knowing hands and has helped me with some difficult abdominal and coccygeal issues with her bodywork. I have been a doctor of chiropractic for 25 years and I recommend Elke highly".
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Jeff G.

"Chronic tension had manifested in my body after year's of high stress. The results of Elke's treatments were immediate and amazing! I am a bodyworker and healer and I recommend Elke's services to anyone in need of a healing touch.
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Leland Stanford

"Elke is an exceptionally gifted healer! I am so glad to have found her and very appreciative of her help. Following just a couple of sessions..., I have regained my spirit, focus and strength."
-Margit S.

"Elke's bodywork sessions are generous and deeply relaxing, and are focused to specific issues such as weight loss and detox."
- Philip S.

"You are amazing. It was a very powerful session. Amazing really...I slept for 24 hours. It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you."
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Emma D.

"All the tension that I've been holding in my neck, shoulders, and back has been released. I felt a release of tensions in my mind as well. This massage treatment was the perfect thing for me to experience."
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Lila F.