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Spirit of the Islands takes you on a fabulous adventure of treatments gathered from the four corners of the earth and brought to your home in the Florida Keys. Open yourself to exciting new possibilities as you peruse the unique menu that we offer. Learn diverse world views of bodywork and skin care that incorporate peace, harmony and balance into your life. Experience radiant health, freedom from the hustle and bustle of life's frenetic pace. Expand your horizons and begin a path towards spiritual peace.

Find purification and serenity in the Hawaiian Forgiveness Ceremony which includes a clay treatment and an energizing Lomi Lomi massage.

Relieve muscle aches and arthritis in the Thai Warrior Revitalizer.

Stretch your limits and free your body in a barefoot ashiatsu massage derived from ancient foot pressure techniques practiced in Kerala India.

Melt soreness and tumult from today's world in a Sacred Stone treatment.

Custom made herbal scrubs and poultices, facial and body masks, vibrational energy balancing all will transport you from Java to Pukhett, from Oahu to Fiji, from Goa to the Florida Keys. Taste the exotic and rediscover your inner peace, harmony and balance. Practice the Indonesian blessing "Peace be in your heart and on the earth".

All massage, body treatment, ceremonial and facial products are organic and are blended by Marian for each individual treatment.

Massage, Energy Sessions and Purifying Body Treatments are 50 minutes.
Asian Ceremonies are 80 minutes.

Exotic Massage

Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage	Traditional Hawaiian bodywork that employs deep tissue techniques, mind focus, breath and sacred alignment work.
Thai Massage	Yoga meets shiatsu. The client is gently stretched and massaged in the stretches. Relaxing and energizing, this technique enhances flexibility.
Sacred Stone Massage	Uses heated smooth round river stones. Stones are placed under and upon the body and are used for actual massage techniques. As heat penetrates the muscle a melting sensation engulfs the body.
Indonesian Massage	A beautifully choreographed massage that uses Indonesian aromatherapy to provide a series of Swedish techniques with thumb walking to balance the body's channels of energy.
Ashiatsu	A Barefoot Massage. Deep tissue work using the therapists feet and body weight to create even pressure covering large areas of the muscle tissue. Client uses floor cushion.
Fijian Massage	Traditional health care from the islands of Fiji. Client uses floor cushion and loose comfortable clothing. The therapist is seated and uses foot pressure and techniques along the musculature of the client's body. No oil is used
Lypossage	Body contouring, lymphatic and myofascial massage to reshape and tone problem areas and improve overall appearance. Recommended treatment 3 times a week for 6 weeks.
Star massage	Points that correspond to all organs and muscles in the body are located in the extremities. Feel the entire body release from receiving massage on just the hands , feet and head.
Mandara Massage	A synchronized four handed massage done by two therapists working together. Takes its name from the Balinese legend of a mythical mountain that flows with eternal youth.

Tranquility Massage	Light gentle gliding strokes relax and soothe the tired soul.
Prenatal Massage	Experience lying face down with your belly suspended in cushioned comfort as gentle strokes relax your body and allow you to commune with your child. Enjoy how your child reacts when massaged for the first time.
Deep Tissue	Slow steady deep pressure helps release tension and relieve soreness.
Couples Massage	Enjoy receiving your favorite massage side by side with your partner.

Higher Spirit Consultations	Energy clearing and removal of stagnant blockages allow you to move forward with freedom and love. Trainings and retreats are also available.
Reiki	Symbols and hands on techniques are used to focus healing energy without the manipulation of muscle tissue. Reiki attunements, trainings and retreats are also available upon request.
Yoga Essentials	Private sessions for you and your partner. Work with breath and alignment, developing flexibility, strength and endurance leading to spiritual peace.

Key Lime Sea Salt Scrub Removes dry skin and stored toxins leaving the body soft and radiant.

Honey Sesame Body Glow Honey, sesame seeds and dried herbs for the invigorating route to softer healthier skin. Highly moisturizing.

Seaweed Wrap Purify and remineralize devitalized skin. Shed excess tension.

Aloe Lavender Sunlover's Treatment Too much tropical sun? Cool and refresh sunburnt skin with nature's gift. Relieve the sting with fresh aloe.

Thai Herbal Wrap Clay, milk turmeric, herbs and sesame oil draw out impurities, heal blemishes, cool the skin, and replenish moisture to prevent sun damage.

Hawaiian Forgiveness Ceremony	Hawaiian Clay is used to remove stored impurities both physically and spiritually followed by traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage.
Traditional Lulur	Spice and yogurt exfoliation and body polishing as practiced in the palaces of Java since the 17th century. This traditional wedding ceremony has achieved great popularity with both men & women alike. Ends with a soothing Indonesian massage.
*Balinese Boreh	The scrub is an herb and spice mix offering a potent deep heat sensation. Good for fever, headaches, muscle aches, arthritis and chills. Followed with Indonesian massage.
Thai Kopi Scrub	A Thai massage, followed by a coffee and clay scrub. Ideal for male skin.
Thai Warrior Revitalizer	Traditionally performed on war weary soldiers returning home with muscle aches and bruises. An herbal poultice helps alleviate pain and inflammation. A deep massage that works with energy lines and breathing.

*Not recommended for pregnant women

Enhancement Options for Bodywork

Individually blended aromatherapy oils	Healing with Crystals
Aroma Scalp Treatment	Healing with Elements & Sound Vibration
Foot Mask	Bach Flower Remedies
Cellulite Treatment	Steam Treatment
Tiger Balm

Each facial massage is created for your individual skin type. Warm aromatherapy towels relax and soften the face followed by a special cleansing and exfoliation. Unique hands-on massage will continue your treatment with a special mask. Deep penetrating moisturizer will give you that healthy glow. All of our facial massage products are organic.

Women

Taste of the Tropics	Essential rose oil is the base for ultimate sensitive skin treatment. Gentle and refreshing leaving you as soft as a rose petal.
Breezy palm	Special facial massage techniques help to stimulate and revive your skin while you relax and let everyday stress and pressure slip away.
Sunset Moment	Renew your skin with a natural fruit peel. Fresh citrus juices applied to resurface your face help to reduce fine lines without harsh chemicals.
Touch of Paradise	Let the natural oils in avocado rehydrate dry or sun damaged skin. Natural fresh mask prepared moments before use.

Men

Sea Breeze	Take a break from the everyday routine. Let us relax and refresh your face with cleansing exfoliation and vigorous massage. A mask for your special needs.
Salty Dog	Too much sun and salt? Soothe your skin with a special facial treatment to renew and enhance your complexion after the rigors of the elements.
Lost In Paradise	The ultimate luxury in men's facial care. Slow quiet pampering to set you free from pressure and hustle. Leaves you feeling that you have escaped to your own private island.

Enhancement Options for Facials

Fruit Acid Peel

Hot Stone

Aromatherapy

Special scalp oils to enrich the hair

Marian Joy Ring LMT

FL MA 26204

NCBTMB 145660-00

305-872-5446

marian_joy_ring@hotmail.com

Treatments may be provided at your home, hotel or

at the Sugarloaf Health Center.

ABOUT MARIAN

Marian Joy Ring settled in the Keys nearly twenty years ago after an eight year trek around Latin America. Her undergraduate and graduate degrees were in Creative Writing and Literary Criticism, and Psychology and Counseling. Her first apprenticeship in bodywork was in Massachusetts thirty years ago. Later she studied shiatsu massage in Brazil . After graduating from Educating Hands in Miami, she went on to become a licensed massage therapist in the state of Florida, certified throughout the US. She speaks four languages. She’s been a vegetarian for thirty four years, involved in dance, fitness and yoga training as well. Her spiritual path has led her to explore many different healing modalities on physical and energetic planes. She has supported herself here in the Keys as a singer/songwriter, body worker, energy worker, yoga instructor, animal lover, massage teacher among many other jobs. She has melded her eclectic studies, her music, her work with herbs, her travel, her love of language, her joy of life, her choice of path towards wellness, to form a unique, diverse potpourri of healing and purification rituals. Her work allows you to create the level of peace, harmony and balance you seek in your own life. She leaves room for joy to unfold.

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