Swedish massage involves the rhythmic application of a range of massage strokes and techniques to manipulate the superficial layers of muscle. It is designed to help you relax but can also be more rigorous and stimulating. Light, medium or deep pressure preferences will be tailored to each individual client. An initial client consultation will be carried out to discuss any injuries, medical conditions so areas of tightness/pain can be specifically worked on.
The benefits of massage include:
• Relieves muscular pain and tension
• Increases the flow of oxygen rich blood and nutrients to tissues
• Stretches connective tissue (fascia) and increases joint mobility and range of motion
• Stimulates lymphatic drainage that aids detoxification of the body
• Calms the nervous system
• Increases muscle strength
• Speeds up healing from any injury and illness
There are many mental health benefits as well:
• Improves quality of sleep
• Relieves stress, depression and anxiety
• Increased ability to concentrate
Hot stone massage allows us to improve on traditional massage techniques. Flat, heated basalt (volcanic) stones are placed and massaged over specific parts of your body. The heat penetrates the muscles and allows them to relax by melting the tension away. When the muscles are relaxed it allows me to apply deeper pressure without experiencing discomfort. It can help treat a number of physical alignments such as back pain and arthritis. It relaxes your central nervous system and increases your circulation and metabolism.
Hot stone massage is also a very effective treatment for psychological disorders such as; depression, anxiety, tension, insomnia and stress.
Other benefits include:
• Can help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases
• Natural boost for your immune system
• Increases joint flexibility
Indian head massage is an ancient medical system from India. It has gained huge popularity and has become a primary form of stress management in the western world. Indian head massage lasts around 30 minutes and it is believed that three of the key energy centres can be found in the throat, brow and crown. The massage promotes a huge sense of peace, calm, rebalance and serenity. There is a close relationship between the muscle groups in the head, neck, shoulders and arms. Treatment can be performed with very firm, medium or light pressure.
Other benefits include:
• Receives headaches/migraines
• Helps reduce neck, shoulder and thoracic back pain
• Stimulates lymphatic drainage that aids detoxification of the body
• Boosts general wellbeing
• Relieves symptoms of sinusitis
• Helps anyone suffering with insomnia
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