Winding Down
The rhythm is steady and continuous, and the session is unhurried.
General wellness care →Abhyanga Hot Oil Massage in Orangeville, ON
Warm Manjula oil and long, rhythmic strokes over the scalp, body and face, in an Ayurvedic tradition.
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In short
Summary
Abhyanga Warm Oil Massage at Blossom Wellness Clinic in Orangeville, Ontario. Warm Manjula oil and gentle, rhythmic strokes across the scalp, body and face, in an Ayurvedic tradition that is slower and more continuous than a typical treatment massage. The scalp oil is rich, so this is best booked on a day you plan to wash your hair.
The treatment
What is Abhyanga?
Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic practice: warmed oil applied with long, rhythmic strokes. Our booking page describes the appointment as covering the scalp, body and face, using Manjula oil.
It is provided by a Registered Massage Therapist and billed as massage therapy. Because the scalp is included and the oil is rich, most people book it on a hair-wash day and wear something they do not mind getting oil on.
- Warm Manjula oil, as listed on our booking page
- Scalp, body and face — best on a hair-wash day
- Provided by a Registered Massage Therapist
Choosing
Which massage appointment fits what you are looking for?
Registered Massage Therapy is the profession; these are different appointment types within it, not three separate regulated professions. All are provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, all begin with a conversation about what you want from the session, and all are billed the same way. They differ in technique and in how the session feels, not in how strong they are. Abhyanga is chosen for its warmth and rhythm rather than for firm pressure, so if there is a specific area you want worked on, one of the others may suit you better.
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Want a particular area worked on? Read about a standard massage therapy appointment→
Assessment first, then treatment directed to the areas and pressure you ask for, with Kamalpreet Kandhola. 45–90 min, $105–$175.
Still deciding? Send us a question and describe it in a sentence — we would rather point you to the right appointment than have you book the wrong one.
Reasons people book
Why people book Abhyanga
Dry Skin & Cold Weather
Warm oil over the whole body suits Ontario winters, when skin is dry and everything feels tight.
A Break From Deep Pressure
If you find deep tissue work too intense, Abhyanga offers warmth and continuity instead of pressure.
General wellness care →An Unhurried Format
Many clients book it in the evening, or before a stretch they know will be demanding.
Your appointment
The Abhyanga process
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Health history
Your therapist checks for allergies, skin conditions and anything affecting positioning.
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Oil selection
Oil is warmed and chosen with you, allowing for any allergy or sensitivity.
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Flowing whole-body work
Long strokes follow the limbs and torso, keeping a continuous rhythm.
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Settling
The session ends slowly, with time to come back to the room before you get up.
Health history
Your therapist checks for allergies, skin conditions and anything affecting positioning.
- Straight afterwards
- Plan for a hair wash — the scalp oil is rich.
- Rest of the day
- Warmth, water and an unhurried evening suit this treatment well.
Suitability
Is Abhyanga right for you?
If you are unsure whether you want this or a treatment-focused massage, say so when you book and we will point you the right way.
Often a good fit if
- You want warmth and rhythm rather than deep pressure
- You are booking on a day you can wash your hair afterwards
- You want a longer, continuous session rather than one focused area
- You are comfortable with oil being used on the scalp and face
Speak to us — or your physician — first if
- You have a nut or seed allergy, so we can check the oil with you
- You have a skin condition, open wound or recent scar
- You have a fever or active infection
- You are pregnant, so we can plan positioning with you
Your care team
Your practitioners
Kamalpreet Kandhola
Founder · Registered Massage Therapist
Kamal founded Blossom and practises as a Registered Massage Therapist alongside her psychotherapy work.
Questions
Abhyanga Hot Oil Massage questions
How much does Abhyanga cost in Orangeville?
At Blossom Wellness Clinic, Abhyanga Hot Oil Massage is $150 for 60 min, $175 for 75 min, $200 for 90 min. Our booking page states that prices for massage therapy treatments are not inclusive of taxes.
What oil do you use?
Our booking page lists Manjula oil. Tell your therapist about any skin, nut or seed sensitivity when you book.
Will my hair be oily afterwards?
Yes. The appointment includes the scalp and the oil is rich, which is why our booking page recommends booking it on a hair-wash day.
Can areas be left out?
Ask your therapist when you book.
How is this different from hot stone?
Abhyanga is oil, rhythm and continuity, including the scalp and face. Hot stone uses warmed stones on the body and does not involve oil through the hair. Both are provided by a Registered Massage Therapist.
Is it covered by my benefits?
It is provided and billed as massage therapy by a Registered Massage Therapist, so it may be eligible under your massage therapy benefits. We do not offer direct billing; we provide receipts you can submit to your extended-health provider. Coverage varies by plan, so please confirm with yours.
How often should I come?
That depends on why you are coming and how you respond. Your practitioner will suggest a realistic spacing after your first visit. We do not promise a fixed schedule or a guaranteed result.
Do you offer direct billing?
No. The clinic does not provide direct billing. We provide receipts you can submit to your extended-health provider yourself.
Book
Ready to book?
Book Abhyanga in Jane, or send us a question first if you are not sure which appointment you want.
Visit Us
A calm space in the heart of Orangeville
Address
20 Dawson Rd, Unit 6,
Orangeville, ON L9W 2W3
Orangeville, ON L9W 2W3
Hours
Mon–Fri · 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Sat–Sun · 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Sat–Sun · 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Parking
Free parking directly outside the clinic.
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