We offer traditional Swedish massage, Thai massage, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, cranial/sacral work, acupressure, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy.

Here are definitions / descriptions for these AIA Massage Therapies services:

• Deep Tissue Massage involves a firmer touch and added pressure to focus on deep connective tissue. Its objective is to relax and relieve connective tissue “knots,” or tension areas caused by stress or other factors.

• Cranial / Sacral work concentrates on optimizing the relationship between the bones of the scull, the spine, and the sacrum through focused massage therapy which releases cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Tricia first tunes in to the craniosacral system by working with the client’s neck, back, and sacrum, easing nerve passages and facilitating CSF movement. Cranial - sacral work helps restore misaligned bones to their correct positions, which helps relieve mental stress, reduce pain in both the back and neck, and help ameliorate migraines and other chronic pain conditions.

• Acupressure combines elements of acupuncture with pressure in a form of traditional Chinese medicine. Using acupressure, Tricia addresses specific areas of concern, though the acupressure points affecting those areas of concern may be a distance from the affected areas. Many long-time users of acupressure swear by the long-term effectiveness of their treatments.

• Reiki is a form of “laying on of hands,” or energy therapy, said to provide abundant healing powers.

• Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET), created by Stevan Thayer, is a next generation “hands on power energy therapy system that get the issues out of your tissues.” IET enables you to gently release limiting energy patterns of your past, empowering and balancing your life in the present, and it helps you to reach for the stars as you evolve into your future.

• Traditional Swedish Massage is based upon the principles developed in the 1800s by Sweden’s Per Henrik Ling and is the most popular type of massage therapy worldwide. Ling, with others, saw the direct relationship of exercise and bodywork to improved health and well-being --- today, a proven relationship that accounts for the overwhelming popularity of this type of massage.

• Thai Massage in its native Thailand is referred to as nuat phaen boran, meaning ancient manner massage. Although it is offered in Thailand in several variations, traditionally acupressure receives emphasis. Typically, Tricia applies a rhythmic form of pressure using her hands and forearms, following the body’s Sen Energy lines (analogous to Chinese meridians). Tricia uses tiger balm or Chinese liniment where appropriate, not compresses.

• Reflexology involves bodywork focused on the feet and, to a lesser degree, the hands and ears, to achieve reflected physical benefits throughout the body.

• Lymphatic Drainage leverages massage-like motions to help cleanse the body. Stimulating drainage of the lymphatic system helps eliminate bacteria and muscular waste, and helps the client feel both refreshed and invigorated.

• Pregnancy Massage: A special table enables pregnant women to lay face down, providing quite a relief. It is also wonderfully effective for working the back well.

• Bodywrap/Three in One Treatment is described below.

Service Locations. We come to you in your hotel or villa, or you can come to AIA at 6 Lotissement MT Vernon 1, Rt de Cul de Sac, 97150 St. Martin, FWI. directions: take the main road to French Cul de Sac which leads to the ferry boats to Pinel. On that main road about a quarter mile down there is a turn off to the right which leads to the old Mt Vernon Hotel, etc. Don't take that road to the right but stay on the main road and just after this turnoff, take the first driveway on the right. There is a distinguishing orange container in front. Up the driveway, there is a green wooden house. (Appointments only. Contact Us first.)

Current Pricing. Our pricing is $110/hr (80 Euro) or $100/hr for two or more consecutive hours. If you come to us at the location noted above, the charge is $100/hr.

Bodywrap/Three in One Treatment. This treatment, which lasts two hours, is $200. In the treatment, a freshly made masque specific to your needs is first applied. While masqued, you receive IET, and after showering off, a full body massage.

Quality, Kinesiology-Tested Oils. In all treatments, we use quality base oils mixed with essential oils that Tricia kinesiology tests for specific application to you. We also work with stones and sound healing, on feeling. Tricia notes, “I use the tools that I know and the touch of my hands to enhance your balance and well-being, realigning you with yourself.”

From Tricia: “I work with an open heart and in a meditative space. I accommodate your needs and preferences. Though I recognize massage as a sensual encounter that can be wonderfully expansive and healing, I strictly offer nonsexual massage. It is a healing touch.”