Ayurvedic Body Therapy
Imagine a therapeutic body massage that not only soothes your body, but also your mind and soul. That’s what Ayurvedic Body Therapy promises to deliver—a harmonious treatment that balances the three pillars of our existence. This ancient Indian practice aligns your body’s energy through a range of massages, heated compresses, and medicinal oils to restore balance and reduce stress. As one of the oldest healing practices in the world, Ayurvedic Body Therapy offers countless benefits, including improved sleep, enhanced circulation, relief from anxiety and depression, detoxification, and boosting the immune system. Whether you’re looking to boost your overall wellness or are looking for a natural alternative to traditional medicine, Ayurvedic Body Therapy is the perfect way to reconnect with your body, ease pain and inflammation, and find mental clarity and inner calm.
Our Body Therapies
We offer a variety of Ayurvedic Body Therapies from our warm and private office in North Seattle. Our three main treatments are Abhyanga, Dhara, and Kati Basti as well as a combination of all three for a complete Ayurvedic rejuvenation.
Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Massage)
Abhyanga is a therapeutic massage that incorporates a classical herbal oils to provide relaxation, nourishment, and detoxification. During an abhyanga session, your therapist will use a combination of long, sweeping strokes and gentle kneading techniques to help loosen tight muscles and release toxins from the body. Abhyanga can help you achieve physical and emotional balance and promotes your overall well-being. Full-body abhyanga, the most commonly recommended therapy, offers a soothing lymphatic drainage to detox and relax treatments.
Recommended Treatment: One time or as a set of 3, depending on the condition.
Dhara (Flow Therapy)
Called the “bliss therapy of Ayurveda,” Dhara therapies deeply calm the nervous system as well as have a restorative effect on the hormonal and immune system. In Shirodhara, a form of Dhara therapy, we apply a steady stream of medicinal oil or milk over your forehead. Profoundly nourishing the pineal gland, Shirodhara encourages the production of melatonin and serotonin, making it a very supportive therapy for healthy sleep and energy cycles and in overcoming adrenal fatigue.
Recommended Treatment: Over 3 consecutive days or 1 day per week over 3 consecutive weeks.
Basti (Pain Treatment)
Basti is a holistic approach to treating pain, most commonly in the lower back. This natural and effective treatment alleviates pain and inflammation and targets deeper issues that may be causing the pain. Basti involves creating a small dam of dough (Urad lentil flour) around your lower back and filling it with medicated oil. The medicated oil helps to strengthen muscles and tissues and can help to improve flexibility. Basti treatments can be done on the lower back, along the spine, and on the neck, knees, hips, and more. The aim of Basti is to stimulate self-healing, thereby promoting balanced health and well-being.
Recommended Treatment: Over 3 consecutive days or 1 day per week over 3 consecutive weeks.
Our Practitioners
Dr. Anup
Dr. Anup Mulakaluri, ND, AWC, grew up in India and was surrounded by Ayurvedic home remedies. He is a Naturopathic Doctor (Bastyr University) and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (Kerala Ayurveda Academy). Anup believes in treating the whole system as one, honoring the interconnectedness of organs and symptoms to treat root cause. His is passionate about using Ayurveda as a functional medicine for the treatment of diseases as an alternative to conventional medicine. Learn more about Dr. Anup.
Amber
Amber is an Ayurvedic Body Therapist, Panchakarma Technician, and Esoteric Acupuncturist. Amber combines her skills as an energy healer with traditional Ayurvedic bodywork therapies to promote deep wellness. With a heart-centered approach, she strives to create a frequency of care that supports your consciousness and overall health. By embracing the principles of Ayurvedic therapies, Amber is committed to helping you achieve spiritual, energetic, and physical well-being. Learn more about Amber.
We Take Insurance
Did you know that you can use your insurance to offset the cost of ayurvedic body therapy treatments? We happily work with the following providers for body therapy:
- Aetna Choice POS
- Anthem
- BlueCross BlueShield
- First Choice
- Premera
- Regence
Schedule a Free Consultation
Your initial consultation with Dr. Anup Mulakaluri, ND, AWC, is completely complimentary. You’ll meet with Dr. Anup on Zoom TeleHealth or phone to learn more about our treatments and ask any questions.
If you don’t see something that works with your schedule, please call us so that we can find a time for you.
(206) 909-0604
