La Montagne Coupée presents its health chronic. You will find a multitude of practical hints on body care
offered by our professional health consultants.
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Are the body treatments refundable by my collective private health insurance ?
Most insurance companies, private or collective, refund a partial or total amount related to the massage therapy fee (sometimes with a doctor's prescription). The other body care treatments such as: balneotherapy, algotherapy, fangotherapy as well as esthetics are not refundable.
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I am allergic to seafood (iodine), can i still receive a seaweed body wrap ?
We generally offer customers with iodine allergies a replacement product for their body wrap sunch as: chlorophyll which offers the same benefits as seaweed or violet clay, which is hydrating, draining and relaxing.
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What are the differences between the foot care treatment (fangotherapy), the foot beauty and the paraffin foot treatment ?
The foot care (fangotherapy) is a treatment for aching feet, we proceed with a foot exfoliation, apply mud from Mount St-Michel (anti-inflammatory, pain relieving) we then wrap them for 20 minutes before giving a 10 minutes massage to each foot.
The foot beauty treatment is an aesthetic care consisting on foot soaking, an exfoliation, a gentle callus removal, a nail trim and complete with an application of polish.
The parraffin foot treatment may be done alone or combined with the foot beauty treatment. It hydrates and soothes dried feet and cracked skin on hells; the feet are desinfected then we apply a collagen base cream covered with liquid paraffin, it is left to set for 20 minutes before removing.
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What is the difference between a body peeling with exfoliating cream, with salts and an exfoliation ?
The main goal for all 3 cares is the same, to remove dead skin cells that clog pores and prevent the skin from breathing, to shade off any irregularities or blemishes of the skin. The procedure differs based on wich products are used.
The body peelingwith exfoliating cream is presented in form of a gralulated cream, applied to the body and left to penetrate a few minutes then removed with small circular motions. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin types due to it's hydrating elements though the complete exfoliation.
The body peeling with salts is a treatment an application of combined dead sea salts and essential oils applied through massage on the skin, we then wrap the person the mixture in plastic and covered with a heated blanket and left to rest for 20 minutes. The salts are removed either in a shower or a therapeutic bath. It is both re-mineralizing and energizing.
The exfoliation included in the Vitality Enhancer is made with a mixture of 100% natural mineral powders. Applied on the body it is left to dry before being removed with quick short strokes leaving a gentle exfoliation. Refines the skin.
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What is polarity ?
Created by Dr. Randolph Stone, polarity arose from occidental disciplines (osteopathy, naturopathy, neurology) and oriental disciplines (acupressure, ayurvedic medecine, element and chakre theory). No oil is used. Polarity aims to harmonize the energetic circulation in the body. Light, medium and/or deep pressures are used to relate specific points and so to affect the energy currents and the magnetic poles. To receive a polarity treatment is a subtle way to relax, to listen to one self and touch the essential. When the energy moves freely, a person is in contact with their full life potential.
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Hot stone massage. What is it ?
While the therapist is massaging your body with the hot stones, other stones are gently positioned on or under your body to irradiate it with warmth. This surrounding heat comforts and eases muscle stiffness, clam pain, activates the metabolism, favours the elimination of toxins in the body and produces a gentle exfoliation that will bring you to a state of calmness and peace of mind.
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In what consist our aromatic body care line ?
This line consists of performing body cares of wich essential oils are the main ingredient. Discover our 4 body care programs.
Relax aroma wrap (relaxation program)The Relax aroma wrap will rebalance your energies, evacuate the tension buil-up and moisturize your skin to restore its sofness and fineness.
Flow aroma wrap (circulation program) The Flow aroma wrap treatment starts up the micro-circulation again, an invigorating effect is assured.
Tonic aroma wrap (firmness program) Pregnancies, those unwanted stretch marks, a recent loss of weight, and a loser fitting skin ? Thanks to the Tonic aroma wrap. Your skin looks regenerated, tigh and of an incredible softness.
Detox aroma wrap (slimming program) The Detox care improves your silhouette and reduces the cellulite effect significantly.
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What are the benefits of the Smoothing Instant Radiance body wrap ?
Thermal water-base hydrating care treatment gives your skin a gentle radiance as it detoxifies and favours cell renewal. It is recommended for all skin types of both men and women.
Lexicon
It can be a challenge to keep up with all the technical terms for treatments offered at spas. In order to clarify these terms and assist you in selecting a suitable treatment, please consult the following glossary:
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Back treatment
Lymphatic drainage and rolling massage are the special techniques used to rid your body of muscular tension and provide deep relaxation. This treatment is highly valued for the relief it provides from stress, notwithstanding the slight muscle soreness that can sometimes occur.
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Foot care/wax treatment
A pedicure, wax treatment and moisturizing treatment adapted to the needs of your feet.
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Lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic drainage is a very gentle massage technique using light circular pressure and without oils. It stimulates blood circulation and the action of the lymphatic system as well as strengthening the immune system and detoxify the body.
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Manucure / Paraffin treatment
Complete care for hands and fingernails; it includes a massage and a wax treatment to moisturize the skin while giving added flexibility to the joints.
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Marine algae body wrap
A seaweed body wrap treatment renourishes the body with mineral salts and oligo-vitamins, nutrients which are essential for the proper functioning of the body. Combined with a therapeutic bath, the treatment is both relaxing and reinvigorating. Note that this treatment is not recommended for persons with seafood allergies; in such instances, moor mud is used instead of seaweed.
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Pressotherapy
This is done using an inflatable device enveloping the leg and delivering a gentle, alternating pressure to stimulate the circulation. This treatment is not advised for people who have previously suffered from phlebitis.
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Reflexology
Reflexology is a means of stimulating various organs of the body by neck, hands and feet massage, using focused pressure on specific reflex points on the soles of the feet and on the hands.
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Seated massage
This massage is done in an ergonomically designed massage chair, with your light, comfortable clothing left on. Shiatsu and muscle massage techniques relieve you of stress and rejuvenates those tired muscles.
