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massage at indigo wellness: discover our therapeutic options


discover a range of therapeutic massages at Indigo, from restorative treatments to Manual lymphatic drainage, ideal for reducing swelling and enhancing overall wellness, including digestive and allergy relief, and energy shifting.

"Massage is the only form of physical pleasure to which nature forgot to attach consequences."
—Robert Breault

lymphatic drainage massage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is an excellent treatment for swelling, puffiness, chronic illness, digestive issues, allergies and more.

  • Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic technique that focuses on stimulating the lymphatic system, which is responsible for eliminating waste products, toxins, and excess fluid from the body. The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining immune function and overall health.

    During a lymphatic drainage massage, a trained therapist uses gentle, rhythmic motions to promote the flow of lymph fluid throughout the body. This technique involves light pressure and specific hand movements that encourage lymphatic vessels to contract and drain accumulated fluid. The massage typically follows the natural pathways of the lymphatic system, which are located just beneath the skin.

  • Treatments use very light, stroking pressure on dry skin to stimulate lymphatic movement. May also be done over clothing.

  • 60 minutes, $170

sports massage

Need to work out some kinks? This targeted massage uses a variety of styles including deep tissue, trigger point and myo-fascial release to relieve pain and tension.

  • Our therapeutic sports massage is a customized treatment targeting your specific body composition and challenges. While still maintaining a relaxing, stress-reducing flow, this approach involves techniques such as deep friction and glides, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and myoskeletal alignment to help relieve pain and soreness.

  • Your treatment will be customized to your particular wishes and needs.

  • 60 minutes, $170

    90 minutes, $250

    *10-packs may be used for this treatment

restorative massage

Need to chill out? Our restorative massage uses a variety of styles with gentle pressure to help you deeply relax.

  • Therapeutic massage is a gentle massage used to reduce stress, decrease pain and increase the feeling of calm and wellbeing.

  • Your treatment will be customized to your particular wishes and needs.

  • 60 minutes, $170

    *10-packs may be used for this treatment

prenatal massage

We combine multiple techniques including Swedish and deep tissue massage, reiki and acupressure for a completely custom experience.

  • Prenatal massage is suitable for all 3 trimesters and is an integral part of a holistic pregnancy and birth. Prenatal massage also includes preconception and up to 6 months postpartum.

    We combine many techniques including Swedish and therapeutic deep tissue massage, reiki, and acupressure for a completely custom massage. Pregnancy-safe aromatherapy may be added to deepen the experience.

  • Sessions are done lying on your side with comfortable bolstering to support mom and baby.

  • 60 minutes, $170

postpartum massage

Support your recovery after pregnancy and birth with massage.

  • You can schedule a postpartum massage as early as 1 week after a vaginal birth and 4 weeks after C-section. Sessions are offered up to 6 months postpartum.

    Benefits:

    Relaxes sore and tight muscles

    Supports lymphatic drainage and circulation

    Greatly improves hormone balance

    Promotes realignment of the spine and pelvis

    Reduces stress

    Supports deeper sleep

  • Postnatal treatments offer a quiet, relaxing, and restorative space to process the physical transitions of your body and caring for a newborn baby.

  • 60 minutes, $170

arvigo abdominal therapy®

Abdominal therapy has been used by many cultures over centuriesto support the restoration of the body and being to a state of wholeness.

  • The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® was developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo as a result of her long term apprenticeship with the late Maya H’Men (Doctor-Priest), Don Elijio Panti of Belize.

    It brings together bodywork, traditional remedies, herbal knowledge and spiritual healing to support the restoration of the body and being to a state of wholeness - where the chu’lel (a Maya word for life force energy) can flow freely.

    This work restores balance by rectifying biomechanical integrity. In this way, it can be supportive to many reproductive, digestive and structural concerns including infertility, menstrual conditions, fibroids, endometriosis, GERD, IBS, Crohn’s disease, adhesions, scarring, constipation, chronic fatigue, migraines and chronic pain. Abdominal massage also strengthens the ligaments that support the uterus and realigns other pelvic organs so the body can return to its innate rhythm and natural state of health.

  • Treatments are gentle and relaxing and often promote great healing shifts. The massage is typically done on the skin with healing oils on the abdomen between the pubic bone and ribs, but can also be performed over the clothes.

    The Arvigo® training adds one more facet to our healing modalities and is a wonderful bridge between our acupuncture and pelvic health physical therapy offerings. While we don’t recommend combining acupuncture and abdominal therapy on the same day, our women’s health and digestive health patients find the combination of services have a powerful effect when alternated during a course of treatment.

    For menstruating people, the first visit should be booked for the few days after bleeding stops.

    New Patients

    Your first visit will take between 75-90 minutes and will include a full review of your health history, your personal story, an overview of what to expect during your treatment, abdominal palpation and massage treatment, teaching of Arvigo® self-care home massage techniques, and review of home care.

    Follow-Up Appointments

    Your follow-up visits will take 60 minutes and will include a review of current symptoms & changes since your last visit, abdominal palpation, and massage treatment.

  • New Patients

    75 minutes, $260

    Follow-Up Appointments

    60 minutes, $170

oncology massage

Light therapeutic massage for cancer patients in need of a holistic approach to pain management.

  • Studies have shown that massage therapy can help ease nerve pain, swelling, muscle tension and reduce stress, anxiety and insomnia during cancer treatment. May also include lymphedema support if necessary.

  • Your provider will discuss your oncology history and customize a service to your individual needs.

  • 60 minutes, $170

energy healing

Energy healing can help address migraines, TMJ, chronic pain, neck and back pain, chronic fatigue, connective-tissue disorders, anxiety, insomnia and more.

Our sessions use a unique fusion of reiki, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, and somatoemotional release to achieve profound and lasting results.

  • Energy healing can help address migraines, TMJ, chronic pain, neck and back pain, chronic fatigue, connective-tissue disorders, anxiety, insomnia and more.

    Our sessions use a unique fusion of reiki, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, and somatoemotional release to achieve profound and lasting results.

  • New patients, 75-90 minute initial session, $210

    Follow-up appointment, 60 minute session, $170

    We also offer a package of 10 follow-up sessions that can be used across a variety of services.

fertility and pregnancy energy healing

Whether you are undergoing IUI, IVF, or natural conception, or are already pregnant and are looking for support during your pregnancy, energy healing is a holistic compliment to your journey.

  • Fertility and pregnancy can both present challenges to your mind, body, and spirit. Our energy healing sessions are designed to help heal and balance your body, whether you're navigating fertility struggles or seeking support during pregnancy.

    These sessions use a unique fusion of reiki, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, and somatoemotional release to achieve profound and lasting results, offering comfort and healing throughout your fertility journey or while nurturing your pregnancy.

  • New patients, 75-90 minute initial session, $210

    Follow-up appointment, 60 minute session, $170

    We also offer a package of 10 follow-up sessions that can be used across a variety of services.

our providers

  • A lifelong student of holistic healing, Aly has studied many modalities with wise and experienced teachers which she has fused into her own unique style. She graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2011, and since then has completed thousands of hours of training in hands-on techniques to help support her clients.

    An appointment with Aly addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of the self. With great compassion, she assists her clients to nourish their bodies, release tension, and cultivate a deeper mind-body connection.

    Aly is passionate about the healing power of bodywork and has studied Craniosacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release with the Upledger Institute since 2018. She completed both a Reiki Mastership training and 200-hour Yoga Teacher training in 2014 and has been teaching meditation and intuitive movement ever since.

  • Aly helps to bridge the mind-body-spirit connection with Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy. Her specialities are chronic pain, migraines, stress, and anxiety. She also offers support for women through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum with energy healing, massage, and yoga.

  • Aly works out of our Westport office.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST, YOGA TEACHER, ENERGY HEALER

LMT, CST, RYT-200

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST & CERTIFIED LYMPHADEMA SPECIALIST

LMT, CLT

  • Cathie is a licensed Massage therapist and certified lymphedema therapist licensed in the states of New York and Connecticut, and a graduate of the Finger Lakes school of Massage. She holds specialty certifications in lymphatic drainage and Oncology massage.

    Cathie is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a special interest in Lymphatic Drainage. Lymphatic Drainage Massage is an important way to keep our bodies in balance. The lymphatic system is part of our body’s natural detoxification system and is responsible for keeping our fluid levels in balance. When those levels are unbalanced it can lead to disease in the body causing swelling, fatigue, digestion issues, insomnia and more. Lymphatic drainage massage is a light rhythmic massage that helps relax the body and boost immunity. It is a holistic approach to decongest the body and bring relief and balance.

    In addition, Cathie offers general therapeutic massage as well as prenatal massage (including fertility and postpartum).

  • Cathie specializes in lymphatic drainage massage, oncology Massage and prenatal & postnatal massage.

  • Cathie works out of both our Stamford and Westport offices.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST , PROPRIOCEPTIVE- DEEP TENDON REFLEX THERAPIST

LMT, P-DTR®

  • Kiah Liotta is a Licensed Massage Therapist, P-DTR practitioner and Professional Dancer. Being trained from a young age as a dancer in high level programs, she learned a lot about the body. Kiah started seeing Therapists to help with her injuries and body alignment in her teenage years, and was instantly inspired and curious to learn more.

    She began a journey of self study and exploration of biomechanics to help her maintain optimal function as a performer and athlete. She then decided to attend Massage school at the Cortiva institute of Massage Therapy in Cromwell CT, so she could help others in their journeys to living with physical ease.

    Kiah’s training in P-DTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex Therapy) enables her to have an understanding of root issues in the body from a neurological view point. She uses her training in advanced reflexive muscle testing to help get an accurate assessment of how muscles are functioning to best approach treatment sessions.

    Kiah empathizes in how chronic pain, injuries or even small aches can strongly affect how we show up in our daily lives. Whether it’s discomfort in your back standing in line at the grocery store, or an old injury holding you back from doing activities you love.

    Kiah passionately infuses her philosophies of holistic health to support her sessions, so massages are more than a “relaxing experience” or a “quick fix”. Instead they are a means to whole body-wellness.

  • As a Massage Therapist, Kiah’s style is often described as focused and systematic, targeting specific muscles that are related to your specific body composition and challenges. While still maintaining a relaxing flow, her approach involves techniques such as; deep friction and glides, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and myoskeletal alignment.

  • Kiah works out of our Stamford location.

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