A spacious and secluded soaking area is the highpoint of the new foot spa at 2113 NW Northrup Street in Portland, Oregon.
Ashiyu’s menu of soaking and reflexology, passive fitness routine and ionized alkaline drinking water remain unchanged. But the surroundings have received a tastefully exotic upgrade. Call 503-232-0920 for more information and to make reservations.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) brings many people down during these
cloudier months. Studies have shown that exposure to bright light can trigger seratonin production, increasing the feeling of well being. Lights with the right intensity and color spectrum can be expensive. Ashiyu Foot Spas in NW Portland is making a new Sky model light by Day Light available for its customers. The light features a big bright face and shines on the user at the angle that has been found to provide the most relief. A twenty minute session in the “happy chair” at Ashiyu is just $5. Visit Ashiyu at 2113 NW Northrup St, or call 503-232-0920. Online at www.ashiyu.com.
Ashiyu Foot Spas is offering sessions in their new infrared sauna. Infra-red is more penetrating than steam heat, bringing pain relief and detoxifying you from the inside out. Infrared sauna use has been found to reduce high blood pressure, help weight loss and relieve arthritis. Ashiyu’s sauna is in a private room. It has room for two people to enjoy it togther. It has temperature and light controls on the inside, and a built in CD player. A half-hour sauna session at Ashiyu is just $15, or ask about a four- or ten- visit punch card. Ashiyu is open daily starting at 11am or by appointment. They are located at 2113 NW Northrup St in Portland. Please call 503-232-0920 to make a reservation.
Stylist Zenda wanted a some extra Zen at her new salon, so she installed a Foot Spa by Ashiyu.
Zen Salon at the Landing offers hair styling and coloring, as well as esthetician services such as waxing, manicures, pedicures and facials. Now you can start or finish your visit with a relaxing soak in a hot, jetted foot spa. Find a $10 off coupon by visiting their website:
http://www.zensalonatthelanding.com/
Zen Salon at the Landing is located in a nicely remodeled space in the Johns Landing area of Southwest Portland. Please call 503.245.5634 to schedule your appointment.
Ashiyu Foot Spa in Northwest Portland is offering a new approach to fitness that avoids the rigors of the traditional workout. Titled the “Passive Fitness Routine” the workout starts with a soak in the hot jetted foot spas that Ashiyu pioneered in 2006. The regime continues with a session on the whole body vibration platform to massage the lower legs, and a half-hour session on the jade-roller massage bed to work out kinks in the back and shoulders, followed by a session in Ashiyu’s infrared sauna to relax stubborn tension and detoxify. Througout the workout clients are served ionized alkaline water, a revolutionary health drink the provides increased hydration at the cellular level. The common theme of optimum fitness with minimum effort runs throughout. The complete session takes about 90 minutes and is introductory priced at $29, or $49 for two people. Contact Ashiyu at 503-232-0920 for more information, or visit Ashiyu in NW Portland at 2113 NW Northrup St. Online at http://www.ashiyu.com.
Whole Body Vibration is an invigorating massage technique that was pioneered in the 50’s and has been shown by research to relieve pain, reduce fat and build muscle. The new vibrating platforms have varying speed and preprogrammed routines. The Crazyfit machine at Ashiyu Foot Spa in Northwest Portland, OR is available for 10 minute sessions at a cost of $5 per use. The sensation of massage and relaxation is profound and invigorating. Call 503-232-0920 for more information.
The Apothecary Shoppe offers a dazzling assortment of therapeutic oils, salts, lotions and other preparations in a nicely organized store in Southwest Portland. The essential oils collection alone is impressive, with many hard-to-find oils such as New Zealand Tea Tree oil, a special variety with a distinctive aroma that attacks infections that regular Australian Tea Tree oil cannot. Also featured is an extensive therapeutic book selection. The Shoppe is a division of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, which offers accredited degree programs in Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine and other fields. The Apothecary Shoppe and the College are located at 5940 SW Hood Ave in Portland Oregon.
Visit the College online at www.achs.edu.
Visit the Apothecary Shoppe and shop online at www.apothecary-shoppe.com.
Katherine Fleming has a background in writing for television, but it is her passion for the healing powers of essential oils that were broadcast in a Saturday night seminar at Ashiyu last week.
A small crowd relaxed in the foot spas at Ashiyu in Southeast Portland while Kat explained the many beneficial uses of the oils, which are distilled from the juices of special plant matters. Peppermint oil for instance can soothe achy stomachs, while applied topically it is known for relieving joint pain. Kat emphasized the importance of using therapeutic-grade oils, such as those offered by Young Living, and featured many of the blends they have developed. With names like Clarity and Valor, the blends offer a spiritual as well as physical benefit. Kat directed the attendees to write down thoughts from their core beliefs, then explained how the right blends can help manifest those beliefs in daily life. With personal stories, solid background in the science of aromatherapy, and a wonderful selection of free samples, Kat gave her listeners good reason to get excited about the presentation.
More information about the healing power of essential oils can be found at
http://www.essentialhealingoils.net.
Ashiyu has invited Katherine to return for another presentation in the coming months.
Portland is home to a unique reflexology experience. Ashiyu Foot Spa offers hot foot soaking in their unique jetted foot spas to prepare you for your reflexology treatment. Half-hour or full hour (or the 15min mini-treatment) are available from their friendly, capable staff of certified reflexologists. Recline in their relaxing gravity-free chairs in a semi-private treatment area. The soaking and reflexology are a powerful combination that bring wellness and relaxation.
Couples can receive side-by-side treatments when you make a reservation by calling 503-232-0920.
Ashiyu Foot Spa is found in Portland’s Alphabet District at 2113 NW Northrup St. Half-hour treatments, with soak, are $40 and hour-long treatments, with soak, are $70. Four visit punch cards are sold for $137. Visit them online at http://www.reflexologyportland.com.
Certified Breathing Facilitator Margaret Townsend will conduct a relaxation seminar tailored to relieve Holiday stresses. This experience includes:
– Meditation and movement to open into your body, heart and breath.
– Hands-on group TransformBreathing session.
– Daily practice exercises as a lifelong resource.
Margaret has been practicing since 1993 and has been a trainer for the International Breath Institute. Her website is called The Living Breath: www.thelivingbreath.com.
The seminar will be conducted at Sellwood Yoga, 7970 SE 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon. Time: Saturday December 19, 1pm-3pm. Cost $20. Register by calling 503-575-9882 or visit Sellwood Yoga at www.sellwood.com.
A port-holiday version of the session will be offered on Saturday, January 23rd at Sellwood Yoga.
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