Massage

I offer two types of massage, Holistic and Therapeutic. When having either massage you may choose to enjoy the added beneficial effects of aromatherapy oils.

Holistic – Gentle

Calming massage which helps you to unwind and balances the energy levels in your body. Metabolism and circulation can be improved with massage.

Holistic massage is a great treatment for helping you to release stress and feel in balance with your body once more.

Many of my clients have also found it aids the prevention or reduction of many common ailments such as migraine.

Therapeutic – Deeper

Whilst relaxation remains an essential part of the treatment, the application of therapeutic massage therapy includes advanced techniques like visceral massage and deep tissue massage techniques.

These can aid irritable bowl and muscle tension like shoulder/back aches or injuries.

Ideal for people with muscle strains or sports injuries.

Aromatherapy

The additional therapeutic benefits that essential oils provide can be used with either of the above massage techniques at no extra cost.

What are the benefits of Massage?

Generally we can view reasons and benefits of massage on 3 levels:
Physiological, Psychological and Emotional.

Physiological benefits:

• stimulate blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system , improving the elimination of waste throughout the body
• relieves accumulated tension and restores flexibility to tight, sore muscles and improves muscle tone
• stimulates or calms nervous system depending what is required by the client it can be either relaxing and reassuring, providing comfort or refreshing and rejuvenating , boosting energy.
• improves posture by enhancing one's own awareness of the body
• slows and regulates respiration, promoting deeper and easier breathing
• increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissue
• relieves cramps and muscle spasms and reduces pain and swellings by stimulation the release of endorphins (the body's natural painkiller) into the brain and nervous system
• fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments by preventing and reducing excessive scar tissue
• stretches connective tissue and increases tissue metabolism
• increases joint mobility and range of motion
• lowers blood pressure and reduces heart rate
• increases red blood cell count
• stimulates immune system and strengthens resistance to disease
• improves skin tone by removing dead cells and improving circulation
• enables body to withstand fatigue
• increases physical stress tolerance
• body become less prone to injury
• increases physical confidence
• lengthen compressed joints
• improve flow of nutrients to soft tissues and joints
• regenerates tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles

Psychological benefits:

• reduces mental stress and promotes better sleep
• induces mental relaxation and calms temper
• fosters peace of mind
• provides a relaxed state of mental alertness
• improves concentration
• enhance capacity for calm thinking and creativity
• improves ability to monitor stress and respond appropriately
• enables a person to make peace between their ambitions and limitations

Emotional benefits:

• reduces anxiety
• provides a soothing and comforting alternative to verbal therapeutic techniques, such as counseling
• generates confidence and feeling of well being
• enhances self-image and self-worth
• reduces sense of isolation
• increases awareness of mind-body connection

What happens when I go for treatment?

On the first visit, you will receive a thorough consultation during which we will discuss your present and past health and lifestyle.

You can choose to receive, either a full body massage, or just your head, neck and shoulders. All of these will be conducted with care and discretion.

It is advisable to drink plenty of water in the 24 hours following the treatment.

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