The human body is recognized as a series of colors, detectable only in the last fifty years with Kirlian Photography technology. Colors relate to the subtle energy fields of the body, known as auras and chakras. Although these fields have only been visible in recent years, healing techniques that enhance these energetic colors have been used since Egyptian times. By manipulating these energy fields with various treatments of what is now known as “color therapy,” the body can begin to regulate its energy accordingly. One of the newer color therapy methods is called Aura Soma. Steamboat is fortunate to have an Aura Soma practitioner, Lena Steed, who uses this color therapy in her business, Advanced Massage.
Aura Soma was developed by British pharmacist and herbalist Vicki Wall in the early 1980s. The practice involves 100 bottles of mixed herbs, crystal essences, and essential oils. These bottles contain two colors divided in half with a diversion of oil and water, they are used for emotional and physical healing and can be used in conjunction with many other techniques.
Steed, originally from Malmo, Sweden, moved to Steamboat in 1986 in search of something deeper and healthier than she could find in Sweden at the time. Originally headed to California, Steed stopped at Steamboat and stayed. Although he eventually made it to Southern California a few years later, he has always felt the well-known attraction of the Yampa Valley and has called Steamboat his “home” ever since.
Upon arriving in the United States, Steed first studied massage and meditation, practicing both at Steamboat for many years before finding his way with Aura Soma five years ago. However, since then, Aura Soma has improved her life and work. Before, Steed had struggled with fatigue, low energy, and a lack of enthusiasm for life, all of which Aura Soma helped to eliminate. Steed claims that Aura Soma works on a subtle and gentle level, and has brought him strength and clarity when they had both been missing for some time. Massage is a wonderful physical tool, but for those who suffer on an emotional level, the addition of color therapy can bring positive energy of all kinds.
Aura Soma bottles line the shelves in her small massage studio, bringing significant color and energy to the room. Steed asks you to choose four bottles to work with and reads into the soul of his customers the bottles they choose. As said, the bottles are divided into two colors and miraculously shake in their bottles without mixing. The colors one chooses truly represent the inner desires, paths and hopes of clients, as well as the lessons they can learn from. Clients are drawn to colors that will sustain themselves, choosing both colors that their bodies lack and colors that will enhance their strengths.
Once the bottles are read and explained, Steed chooses a bottle or two as massage oil during his session. Steed then unleashes the powers of the bottles on his customers in another way. Aura Soma is a combination of color therapy, aromatherapy, and crystal therapy all rolled into one. It’s no wonder this technique is an effective healing modality. When opened, the bottles exhume a fragrance that fills the room. Her scent immediately affects the subtle emotional and physical levels of her clients before she begins to massage their muscles. The effect is surprisingly unique and keeps many of your loyal customers coming back.
Steed practices energetic and intuitive Swedish massage techniques. The Aura Soma vials add to these techniques in a compound way that no other therapy seems to. Many therapists combine techniques to enhance healing results and include emotional support techniques to enhance physical techniques. The fusion creates a more balanced healing result for the total well-being of the client! See for yourself!
Steed’s office is on the bottom floor of the KFMU building at the corner of Village Dr. and Walton Creek Rd. 970-879-2444. [email protected]
