Massages
Remedial Massage
Using different types of application (stroking, kneading, squeezing, friction, rocking, shaking, percussion etc.) remedial massage is usually focused on specific problems of musculoskeletal area. The Practitioner’s movements are quite firm and deep.
Sport Massage
Sport massage uses specific massage techniques for enhancing performance or inhibiting injury in sport. By stimulating blood circulation, waste materials and possibly some micro trauma in the muscles, are more quickly and completely removed.
Deep Tissue Massage
Focused on the deeper layers of muscle tissue deep tissue massage aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep pressure on the contacted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and facia. Concentrates on more specific areas and helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a very gentle type of massage which gives a feel of soothing flow and soft pressure on the bodily tissues.
Aromatherapy Massage
Is the ancient science of healing, relaxing and invigorating by the use of plants and their parts. Essential oils enter through our olfactory system and affect the nervous system, thus improving mood which have relaxing or energising effect on the body. It is an extremely nurturing and gentle way of establishing body, mind and spirit equilibrium.
Hot Stone Massage
This is an extremely luxurious and deeply therapeutic treatment which relaxes not only the body but the soul. This massages utilises hot stones and massage techniques in order to bring about a feeling of deep relaxation and wellbeing. The stones are placed according to your needs and, when used with massage, can provide benefits that are not possible through normal massage.
Shiatsu Massage
Evolved in Japan, Shiatsu has its origins in Chinese medicine, which is based on the principles of energy flows through meridians in the body. Applying pressure along these meridians results in restoration of energy flows and the promotion of harmony and maintenance of good health. Usually performed through clothes and coupled with a light stretching technique.
Chinese Massage
Is an important component in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is one of the four main branches alongside Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and Qi Gong. It is traditionally performed through clothes and used to treat specific illnesses of internal nature as well as musculoskeletal ailments.
Reflexology Massage
Reflexology is based on the belief that there are reflex areas on the feet corresponding to all the parts of the body including major organs. Stimulation of extensive nerve endings in the feet can have profound effects through the body.
Pre and Post Natal Massage
Pregnancy is a time of great, physical change for woman and during this time massage can help a woman to continue to enjoy and relax into her body despite its many changes. It can reduce feelings of nausea, minimise stretch marks, combat fluid retention and alleviate the stress and strain on muscles and joints that result from carrying extra weight. During and after labour massage can ease pains and aches, as well speed up the process of recovery especially scar tissue. Massage can also assist in reducing fatigue at a crucial period when mothers are bonding with the new born baby.
Lymphatic drainage Massage
Lymphatic Drainage is a specialised massage technique designed to activate and cleanse the human fluid system. Lymph in its flow actually takes away the toxins, the germs, and the large molecules that the venous system can't regain. It can, in particular, remove "trapped proteins" and fat molecules in the tissues. . It may help disperse lymphatic fluid, improve nutrient absorption and, thus enhance immune function.
Remedial Massage
Using different types of application (stroking, kneading, squeezing, friction, rocking, shaking, percussion etc.) remedial massage is usually focused on specific problems of musculoskeletal area. The Practitioner’s movements are quite firm and deep.
Sport Massage
Sport massage uses specific massage techniques for enhancing performance or inhibiting injury in sport. By stimulating blood circulation, waste materials and possibly some micro trauma in the muscles, are more quickly and completely removed.
Deep Tissue Massage
Focused on the deeper layers of muscle tissue deep tissue massage aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep pressure on the contacted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and facia. Concentrates on more specific areas and helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a very gentle type of massage which gives a feel of soothing flow and soft pressure on the bodily tissues.
Aromatherapy Massage
Is the ancient science of healing, relaxing and invigorating by the use of plants and their parts. Essential oils enter through our olfactory system and affect the nervous system, thus improving mood which have relaxing or energising effect on the body. It is an extremely nurturing and gentle way of establishing body, mind and spirit equilibrium.
Hot Stone Massage
This is an extremely luxurious and deeply therapeutic treatment which relaxes not only the body but the soul. This massages utilises hot stones and massage techniques in order to bring about a feeling of deep relaxation and wellbeing. The stones are placed according to your needs and, when used with massage, can provide benefits that are not possible through normal massage.
Shiatsu Massage
Evolved in Japan, Shiatsu has its origins in Chinese medicine, which is based on the principles of energy flows through meridians in the body. Applying pressure along these meridians results in restoration of energy flows and the promotion of harmony and maintenance of good health. Usually performed through clothes and coupled with a light stretching technique.
Chinese Massage
Is an important component in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is one of the four main branches alongside Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and Qi Gong. It is traditionally performed through clothes and used to treat specific illnesses of internal nature as well as musculoskeletal ailments.
Reflexology Massage
Reflexology is based on the belief that there are reflex areas on the feet corresponding to all the parts of the body including major organs. Stimulation of extensive nerve endings in the feet can have profound effects through the body.
Pre and Post Natal Massage
Pregnancy is a time of great, physical change for woman and during this time massage can help a woman to continue to enjoy and relax into her body despite its many changes. It can reduce feelings of nausea, minimise stretch marks, combat fluid retention and alleviate the stress and strain on muscles and joints that result from carrying extra weight. During and after labour massage can ease pains and aches, as well speed up the process of recovery especially scar tissue. Massage can also assist in reducing fatigue at a crucial period when mothers are bonding with the new born baby.
Lymphatic drainage Massage
Lymphatic Drainage is a specialised massage technique designed to activate and cleanse the human fluid system. Lymph in its flow actually takes away the toxins, the germs, and the large molecules that the venous system can't regain. It can, in particular, remove "trapped proteins" and fat molecules in the tissues. . It may help disperse lymphatic fluid, improve nutrient absorption and, thus enhance immune function.
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