Massage Therapies and the different Massage Modalities

Relaxation massage
This massage is used to promote general relaxation, improve circulation and range of motion, and relieve muscle tension. 

Remedial massage
Deep-tissue Remedial massage is used to release chronic patterns of muscular tension. It is applied with greater pressure and to deeper layers of muscle than Relaxation massage.

Pregnancy massage
Massage can decrease stress and improve relaxation, improve lymph drainage, benefit muscle tone and elasticity and have a balancing effect on glands, all of which are of huge benefit during pregnancy. Regularmassage helps stimulate the lymph system preventing the build up of wastes and lymph fluid from occurring.

 

Lymphatic Drainage massage 
This gentle relaxing manual treatment improves the activity of the lymph vessels by mild mechanical stretches on the wall of the lymph collectors. In assisting the movement of lymph fluid, this treatment is invaluable in treatment of fluid retention, oedema during pregnancy, post surgical cosmetic surgery, hormonal imbalance, constipation & digestive disorder, Lymphoedema, sinusitis & hay fever, recurring infections, migraines, arthritis, chronic fatigue, stress, and boosts your immune system. 

 

Aroma therapy
A relaxing and healing massage using essential oils. This system of massage is used to promote general relaxation, calms the mind, improve circulation, improve lymph drainage, and relieve muscle tension.

 

Shiatsu massage
A standard treatment has you lying on a futon mat wearing light, loose-fitting clothing. Shiatsu creates a feeling of deep relaxation as well as renewed vitality.

 

 

Reflexology
Using trained sensitive hands, pressure is applied to the reflex points of the hands and feet. These points correspond to the body organs and systems. This gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse. 

 

Traditional Thai massage

This form of massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine as well as yoga.  It combines the use of acupressure points along the meridians and the use of stretching techniques to bring the body back to its supple origin.  It is a passive form of yoga that will encourage movement of energy throughout the body and a renewed sense of vitality.

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