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Touch Therapy
is offered through Sunstone at the following locations.

Sunstone Resource Center NE
2545 N. Woodland Road
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-1928

Sunstone Resource Center at UMC North
3838 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85712

Sunstone Resource Center at TMC
2625 N. Craycroft, Ste., 101
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 324-2840

Sunstone Resource Center NW
Inn at the Fountains
5830 N. Fountain Avenue
(520) 219-8446

Check the Sunstone Calendar for dates and times of of classes and workshops. Call ahead to reserve a space. For individual therapies, call the location to make an appointment.

Acupuncture
Utilizing the diagnostic system of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture uses extremely thin, sterile needles and other techniques to access Qi (energy - pronounced “chee”) through a network of meridians or energy pathways in the body. The goal of acupuncture is to bring excess and deficiency (allopathic medicine refers to pathology) into a state of balance (homeostasis in allopathy), supporting a strengthened immune system.

Craniosacral
Based on the early twentieth century work of Osteopathic Physician Dr. William Sutherland, this subtle therapy employs light, sustained touch that facilitates free rhythmic movement of the craniosacral system which includes bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues of the cranium and spinal area. The goal of this holistic practice is to achieve a state of balance/homeostasis, allowing for better immune response and overall health.

Facial Rejuvenation
By toning facial muscles and allowing the body's musculature to realign; Facial Rejuvenation nourishes the skin on the cellular level, stimulates nerve function, and renews the body and spirit. Through gentle massage techniques and activating energy points on the head and face, Facial Rejuvenation seeks to promote a state of balance.

Healing Touch
Healing Touch is a holistic energy therapy that emphasizes compassionate, heart-centered care in which the Healing Touch provider and client are equal partners in facilitating health and healing. Healing Touch providers use gentle, non-invasive touch to influence and support the human energy system within and surrounding the body. The goal of Healing Touch is to restore harmony, energy and balance within the human energy system.

Massage
Massage therapy is recognized as one of the oldest methods of healing, with references in medical texts nearly 4,000 years old. By using various massage techniques to manipulate muscles and soft tissue, often with oil or lotion as a medium, clients experience improved lymphatic, nervous system, and circulatory function.

Massage with Marma Points
Marma-point massage stems from Ayurveda, the ancient healing system of India, and is believed to date back to southern India circa 1500 BC. Marma, which means hidden or secret in Sanskrit, addresses imbalances in mind-body-spirit through accessing marma points. These points are considered intersections of vital life force and prana (breath), and are sequentially stroked using specific essential oils, supporting better sleep, immune response, and physical stability.

Reflexology
Reflexology uses points on the hands, feet and ears that correspond to other areas of the body. Similar in theory to acupressure, reflexology seeks to stimulate the flow of energy, thus helping to relieve pain or blockages and promote balance.

Reiki
Loosely translated, Reiki means universal or spiritually-guided life-force energy. Practiced for thousands of years throughout Asia, Reiki is used as a method of promoting balance and reducing stress through light touch or placing the hands near or above the body in specific positions or patterns.

Shiatsu
A traditional Japanese modality with its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine, shiatsu utilizes hara diagnosis and meridian work to address energy imbalances that contribute to pain and illness. With combined massage, point work, and stretching, shiatsu is a powerful and effective tool for immune strengthening, energy balancing, and stress reduction.

Thai Foot Massage
Thai Foot Massage massages the lower legs and the sole of the feet that “open” energy lines “sen” inside the body by stimulating the pressure points on the foot which correspond with internal organs. It is said that this massage creates energy flow, releases stress and induces relaxation, enhances a restful sleep, reduces stiffness and improves flexibility, stimulates blood and lymph circulation, assists in removing toxins and helps promote a better immune system.