Why have a Massage?

Very few of us are immune to the pressures of modern day living. Factors such as overwork, family stress, excessive anger, rage or grief can affect the mental and emotional levels of our health. These negative influences in our lives are thought to throw the body out of balance. This combined with poor eating habits, lack of exercise and pollution in our environment can make our overall state of health more vulnerable and can lead to ill health.

Massage has been practised throughout the centuries and is probably the oldest and simplest of all medical treatments because it is something we all do instinctively. If something hurts us, it is natural to rub the area in order to ease the pain and discomfort. Massage can be invigorating or soothing and calming.

What are the benefits?

Massage can improve circulation, relax and stretch tired or overstressed muscles, assist in the release of lactic acid, aid digestion and by stimulating the lymphatic system, speed up the elimination of impurities and toxins in the body. This combined with the psychological effects of creating a feeling of wellbeing and being cared for leaves you feeling contented and relaxed. Massage can also increase your energy levels by unblocking energy pathways throughout the body and can assist with general postural awareness. Stress and tension build up over a period of time, the cumulative effect is that you do not notice how stressed or tense you are until something hurts or you become injured or you end up wearing your shoulders like earrings! By releasing the underlying stress and tension which is like peeling an onion massage can break down these layers of tension and provide a relaxed base line.

The Treatment

Before the initial treatment, a full consultation will be conducted in confidence in order that the client's medical history and lifestyle can be recorded. This will enable the therapist to identify for example any medical reasons that would make massage undesirable and if necessary obtain the client's GP's consent. The consultation also enables the therapist to gain information on the client's past and present state of mental and physical health and to identify any particular needs and expectations of the treatment.

During the treatment only those parts to be massaged are exposed - modesty is preserved at all times by the use of towels. It is not necessary to have a full body massage. A client may choose to have for example just a Back, Neck and Shoulders.

The massage is given using pre-blended Soothing, Balancing, Harmonising or Refreshing and Revitalising aromatherapy oils depending on the client's preference.

Massage can be carried out with just a base oil such as Sweet-Almond, Apricot kernel, jojoba or Grapeseed if the client wishes.

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Types of massage offered

Swedish Massage

A relaxing massage using a variety of soothing techniques. The treatment is given using a range of blended oils, depending upon the client’s preference. This treatment will leave you feeling soothed, relaxed and rejuvenated!

Deep Tissue Massage

A deeper massage using various techniques from Swedish, sports and pressure point massage. This treatment helps too remove deep muscular tension, persistent toxins and improve postural alignment. This treatment will leave you feeling very relaxed and refreshed; restoring and harmonising your body?s natural balance. Regular treatments will aid in maintaining your body?s natural balance and improving overall physiological and mental form and function.

Sports Massage

An intensive treatment, designed to breakdown extreme tension caused by a demanding physical workload from either; heavy / hard manual work or the tension endured through demanding physical exercise. This treatment will help to breakdown extreme muscular tension; realign the connective tissues and regain a relaxed muscular state. Regular treatments can improve form, function and productivity.

Holistic Massage

A relaxing curative massage, deep but gentle this form of massage releases physical toxins, negative or blocked energy along with emotional issues. Holistic massage promotes a deep sense of well being.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Manual lymphatic drainage is a massage technique specifically designed to stimulate Lymph flow in the body, this aids the release of toxins and waste products from the body tissues.

Seated Massage

Seated massage is ideal for people who cannot lay face down on a traditional couch, the seat is a specially designed kneel on device which is fully adjustable and supports the head stomach and chest. This versatile seat is ideal for taking on site to offices for desk side treatment as well as treating people who are pregnant.

Indian Head Massage

A traditional back, neck, shoulder and head massage, designed to relieve stress in and around the shoulders and neck whilst stimulating blood flow in the scalp.

Aromatherapy Massage

A massage which incorporates a selection of blended oils which are designed to work on all layers of the person.

Following a massage you should rest for a minimum period of 30 minutes to an hour, you should drink plenty of water ideally 1.5 to 2 litres during the rest of the day following the treatment there may be some reddening of the skin, this is a perfectly normal reaction to increased blood flow in the skin, an increase in urination is also perfectly normal as the body is releasing toxins that require to be discharged this is a perfectly natural reaction.

Treatments

Massage treatments available from £35 for 1 hour.