Panchakarma Treatments
Panchakarma
The five cleansing therapies
Experience a full Panchakarma treatment at River View Spa.
Panchakarma is the ancient Ayurvedic system of rejuvenation for removal of deep-rooted stress and impurities in the body.
This treatment is recommended to maintain and promote health, as well as to restore balance in those suffering from illness.
Panchakarma are the 5 cleansing therapies in addition to the Rasayanas [as described below]
Panchakarma Treatments consist of these additional elements:
- Initial Supportive and Followup Consultation
- Nutrition consultation
- Vamana - therapeutic emesis
- Virochana - purgation
- Basti - herbal enemas
- Nasya - application of herbal medicated oils through the nose
- Raktamoksha - detoxification of the blood
Panchakarma Treatments
Your Seven-Day Panchakarma Program
Your seven-day Panchakarma program is thoughtfully tailored to your individual needs.
Your personalized experience may include Ayurvedic consultations, massage, steam therapy, herbal and oil treatments, as well as guidance in yoga postures, pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation.
Your Panchakarma journey begins before you arrive. You’ll complete a health questionnaire and have an initial phone consultation, allowing us to better understand your individual needs.
Based on this information, you may receive specific herbs and/or medicated ghee to help prepare your body for the treatments ahead.
Five-Day Panchakarma Program
The five-day Panchakarma program includes the same personalized therapies and guidance offered in the seven-day program, within a shorter timeframe.
Based on your health history, chronic conditions, and previous Panchakarma experience, Dr. Sullivan will help determine whether the five-, seven-, or nine-day program is best suited to support your individual needs and desired results.
Additional Services
Abhyanga
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Abhyanga is a warm oil massage performed by two practitioners using rhythmic, vigorous, yet deeply soothing movements. The treatment is traditionally used to support circulation and help mobilize ama (accumulated impurities).
Your session will also include Swedana, an Ayurvedic herbal steam treatment using warm, aromatic steam; Ubtan, a traditional herbal powder exfoliation that gently stimulates the skin and underlying tissues; and a Hot Towel Treatment to encourage relaxation and soften the tissues.
Nasya may also be included, using herbalized oils in the nostrils to help support clear and comfortable sinus passages.
Vishesh
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Vishesh begins with an Abhyanga oil treatment and incorporates deeper, more focused muscular work.
It is designed for individuals who may benefit from additional attention to areas of tension, restricted movement, or muscular tightness.
Depending on your individual needs and constitution, the treatment may also include Swedana herbal steam therapy, Ubtan herbal exfoliation, and a Hot Towel Treatment.
Nasya, using herbalized oils in the nostrils, may also be incorporated to support clear sinus passages.
Chiropractic Treatment
$60
A personalized chiropractic session that may include physiotherapy techniques, spinal or joint manipulation, moist heat, electrical stimulation, trigger-point work, and individualized postural assessment.
Netra Basti
$150
Netra Basti is a traditional Ayurvedic eye treatment in which warm oil gently bathes the area around the eyes.
It is intended to soothe tired, strained eyes, encourage relaxation, and support a sense of balance and calm throughout the nervous system.
Shirodhara
$150
Shirodhara begins with a relaxing treatment for the head, neck, and shoulders, followed by a gentle stream of warm oil flowing rhythmically across the forehead.
This deeply calming Ayurvedic therapy is traditionally used to promote relaxation, quiet the mind, and support balance within the nervous system.
Ayurvedic Consultation
$150
Your Ayurvedic consultation is a personalized appointment designed to better understand your unique constitution, or dosha, through physical assessment, health history, and traditional pulse evaluation.
Based on this information, you’ll receive individualized recommendations for treatments, nutrition, lifestyle, and daily practices to support your overall wellbeing.
An Ayurveda book is included with your consultation.