Massage

Remedial Massage

This therapy unlocks painful muscular spasms caused by injury or over stretching the muscle. The therapy combines using Tsubo points or pressure points at certain points in the body stimulating the body’s natural healing energy. It utilizes the origin and insertion technique which involves rubbing the fingers across muscle fibres at specific points to stimulate the muscle and release muscular spasm. It also stimulates circulation and drainage of the lymphatic system. It is an extremely effective technique for numerous injuries and disorders.

Sports Injury Massage

The main purpose of sports massage is to help alleviate stress and tension on soft tissue during physical activity. Minor injuries and lesions can occur due to over exertion or over use, massage can break these down quickly and effectively. Massage will also help prepare athletes for peak performance, drain away fatigue, relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension, promote flexibility and prevent injury. Sports massage is also effective in preventing niggling injuries and is suitable for the keen athlete or the weekly jogger.

Holistic & Therapeutic Massage

This massage treats the mind, body and spirit. An initial consultation indicates the stresses the physical and psychological body is experiencing. Massage itself is a touch therapy that can help the body to deal with day-to-day life. It is able to calm the over-active mind and relax the whole body. The skin, muscles, nerves, blood and lymphatic systems are stimulated, aiding cellular renewal, detoxification and circulation. As tension in the muscles is released, joints loosen and nerves are soothed providing an overall sensation of well-being. As a treatment it can help relieve stress, anxiety, pain and tension. It can also improve skin tone, circulation, mobility, flexibility and boost the immune system.

Indian Head Massage

IHM is suitable for many people as it actively reduces tension, brings about a calm, relaxing feeling, reduces stress, improves circulation and vital energy flow. Joint mobility is increased as well as muscle toning via mild invigoration and stimulation. The Chakra’s are balanced to create a sense of well-being. It can be easily carried out on a fully clothed individual using massage techniques on the upper back, arms, neck, head and face. It increases blood flow to the head and neck whilst at the same time providing lymphatic drainage. It can help numerous conditions such as anxiety, eyestrain, fatigue, headaches, insomnia, jaw ache, joint stiffness, mental strain, muscle adhesions, muscle pain, muscle tension, sinusitis and stress.