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Treatment room with a copper Shirodhara vessel hanging above the table, herbal poultices and a rolled towel ready
Nicole applying a warm herbal poultice during an Ayurvedic body treatment

Heal from within

Ayurvedic Treatments

Traditional, hands-on Ayurvedic therapies using warm oil, herbs, and gentle touch to calm the nervous system and support the body’s natural healing ability.

In person in Wilmington, DE

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Before you book

A Few Notes

Shirodhara

Often described as a “mental massage.”

A deeply relaxing Ayurvedic therapy in which a gentle, continuous stream of warm oil (sometimes milk, buttermilk, or herbal decoctions) is poured over the forehead, specifically the “third eye” area. The steady flow calms the nervous system and promotes a meditative state.

It’s especially loved for its grounding, mind-soothing effects.

What to expect

  • Your treatment begins with a short Marma flow focusing on the head, face, neck, and shoulders.
  • As the Shirodhara begins, a thin stream of warmed oil is continuously poured over the forehead for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Once the pour has finished, another short Marma flow concludes the treatment, with ample time to rest while excess oil drains and is cleaned up.
Session
60 minutes
Price
$120
Packages
3 for $330, 6 for $630
A thin stream of warm oil pouring onto a client's forehead during Shirodhara

Benefits include

  • Reduces stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue
  • Improves sleep quality and helps with insomnia
  • Enhances focus, clarity, and emotional balance
  • Relieves headaches and tension
  • Nourishes the scalp and supports healthy hair

Marma Chikitsa

Subtle, yet powerful.

Similar to acupressure, this Ayurvedic healing therapy works with marma points, vital energy centers in the body where muscles, nerves, bones, joints, and prana (life force) meet. Gentle, precise touch or pressure is used to balance energy flow and support the body’s natural healing ability.

Often described as both physically therapeutic and energetically calming.

What to expect

  • A Marma flow is performed by holding gentle, steady pressure at certain points on the body for 1 to 2 minutes at a time, usually while you lie comfortably on your back on a massage table.
  • Depending on what we’re treating, you may be asked to lie on your belly or side.
  • This treatment is performed fully clothed, and it’s not a massage.
Session
50 minutes
Price
$85
Packages
3 for $225, 6 for $420
Nicole Domenic resting her hand on a client's forehead during a Marma Chikitsa Ayurvedic session in Wilmington, DE

Benefits include

  • Relieves pain and muscle tension
  • Improves circulation and energy flow
  • Supports emotional balance and mental clarity
  • Enhances vitality and overall well-being
  • Helps restore balance to the doshas

Pinda Sveda

Discovery call first

Warmth and herbs, deep into the tissues.

A traditional Ayurvedic heat therapy in which a cotton or muslin pouch is filled with ingredients such as herbs, rice, leaves, powders, or sand, depending on what we’re treating. The poultices (boluses) are warmed, sometimes dipped in oil, and rhythmically massaged or tapped over the body. The heat and medicinal ingredients penetrate deeply into the tissues, helping to release stiffness and promote circulation.

Especially beneficial for pain, rigidity, and reduced movement, leaving the body feeling lighter and more flexible.

What to expect

  • Pinda Sveda is best done as a series to get the most benefit, and package pricing is available.
  • Before scheduling, we’ll connect for a free discovery call, or a consultation, so I can understand what we’re treating.
Session
75 minutes
Price
$150
Packages
3 for $420, 6 for $810
Nicole pressing a warm herbal poultice along a client's arm during a Pinda Sveda Ayurvedic heat therapy treatment

Benefits include

  • Reduces joint and muscle pain
  • Relieves stiffness and inflammation
  • Improves circulation and mobility
  • Nourishes muscles and joints
  • Supports recovery in arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions

External Basti Therapy

Discovery call first

Warm oil, held right where you need it.

A specialized Ayurvedic therapy where warm, medicated oil is retained over a specific area of the body using a dough ring. This localized oil therapy deeply nourishes tissues, improves circulation, and helps balance aggravated Vata dosha, calming the nervous system.

Especially effective for chronic pain, joint issues, and stress-related imbalances.

What to expect

  • External Basti is best done as a series to get the most benefit, and package pricing is available.
  • Before scheduling, we’ll connect for a free discovery call, or a consultation, so we can choose the right area and approach for you.
Session
45 minutes
Price
$95
Packages
3 for $255, 6 for $480
Nicole pouring warm medicated oil into dough rings on a client's knees during External Basti therapy

Overall benefits

  • Alleviates pain and stiffness
  • Nourishes joints and muscles
  • Improves flexibility and circulation
  • Provides deep relaxation and healing

Types of Basti

  • Lower back

    Kati Basti

    Can help relieve low back pain, sciatica, nerve pain, stiffness, spasms, inflammation, and spinal discomfort.

  • Shoulders & neck

    Greeva Basti

    Helpful in conditions like frozen shoulder, sports injuries, herniated discs, stiff neck, back pain, migraines, and inflammation.

  • Knees

    Janu Basti

    Reduces knee pain, improves joint mobility, and supports arthritis care.

  • Chest & heart region

    Hridayam / Uro Basti

    Strengthens the heart area, eases chest tension, improves circulation and breathing, and supports emotional calm.

  • Navel

    Nabhi Basti

    Helps reduce bloating, indigestion, and irregular bowel movements by stimulating agni and improving circulation to the digestive organs.

Questions

Good to Know

Do I need a consultation before my treatment?
For Pinda Sveda and External Basti Therapy, it’s best to have at least a free discovery call first, or an Ayurvedic consultation, since the approach depends on what we’re treating. Shirodhara and Marma Chikitsa can be requested directly.
Is Marma Chikitsa a massage?
No. It works with gentle, steady pressure held at specific marma points for 1 to 2 minutes at a time, and it’s performed fully clothed.
What happens to the oil after Shirodhara?
Once the pour has finished, a short Marma flow concludes the treatment, with ample time to rest while excess oil drains and is cleaned up.
Are packages available?
Yes. 3-treatment and 6-treatment packages are available for Shirodhara, Marma Chikitsa, Pinda Sveda, and External Basti. 3-treatment packages expire after 6 months and 6-treatment packages after 8 months. Treatments are best done as a series to get the most benefit.
Where do treatments take place?
Treatments are hands-on and happen in person in Wilmington, Delaware.

Not Sure Where to Begin?

Start with a free discovery call. We’ll get to know each other, answer your questions, and figure out the best course of action for you.

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