If you can answer YES to any of these questions, you will definitely benefit from one of the treatments on offer:
- Am I stressed or anxious?
- Could I benefit from a relaxing massage treatment?
- Do I have an injury that needs healing?
- Could I perform better if I had a pre-event sports massage?
- Could I aid my recovery if I had a post-event sports massage?
- Do I need to take more care of myself?
- Could I offer a therapy treatment as a gift to a family member or a friend?
Choose from the following therapies:
Body Massage
Body massage, also known as Swedish or holistic massage, is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage. It was developed in Sweden in the nineteenth century and can be both a relaxing and stimulating treatment. Body massage employs various techniques to the muscles and soft tissues of the body that include long, gliding strokes, kneading, friction, hacking and vibration using the hands, forearms or elbows. Body massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage including sports, deep tissue and aromatherapy massage.
There are many benefits of having a body massage. Generally speaking, it will promote relaxation and stress-relief, improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension and improve flexibility. Additionally, it has been proven to lower blood pressure, help to improve the condition of the skin, assist in the recovery from illness and strengthen the immune system. The treatment usually produces a general feeling of wellbeing.
Sports Massage Therapy
Sports massage is a type of Swedish massage that uses deep tissue techniques and pressures used to stimulate blood circulation and lymph fluids. It is designed to help injuries and conditions caused through sport, bad posture, work and general daily activities. It is designed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after an event or function well during training. It is also good for people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of movement.
Sports massage can be quite uncomfortable during the treatment as deep frictions and vibrations are applied to break down adhesions (knots in the muscles). However, there will be considerable relief from the condition after the treatment. It is often recommended that subsequent treatments are taken to alleviate the condition altogether.
Sports massage can help:
- In pre-event sport by stimulating the parts of the body that will be involved in the exertion.
- In post-event sport by normalising the body’s muscles and soft tissues.
- During training to allow the athlete to train with less risk of injury.
- After an injury aiming to alleviate the pain and return the body to health.
- To improve posture.
Indian Head Massage
Indian Head massage is a specialised form of massage, sometimes known as Champissage from its Indian name champi. It is an ancient technique which is based on the Ayurvedic healing system which has been practised in India for thousands of years. It was brought to the west by Narendra Mehta in the 1970s.
Traditionally, oils are used to condition the hair, scalp and skin but many clients prefer to have a ‘dry’ treatment (no oils used). Clients usually remain fully clothed.
Indian Head massage can be both a stimulating and relaxing treatment. It is excellent for relieving stress, tension, headaches and migraines. It helps to improve blood circulation and lymphatic flow, relieve muscle tension, aid concentration and improve the condition of the hair and skin.
Reiki
Reiki is a method of natural healing which originated in Japan based on the application of universal life force energy, the energy all around us.
Reiki is said to accelerate the body’s own natural ability to heal itself on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
There is no belief system attached to Reiki so anyone can receive a Reiki treatment, the only prerequisite is the desire to be healed.
Reiki healing is very simply performed. The client either lies on a couch or sits in a chair and relaxes. The client remains fully clothed at all times as the Reiki energy can pass through anything. It involves the practitioner placing both hands on or above the client in a sequence of positions which works with the client’s energy channels and helps to clear any blockages that may be affecting the flow of energy. The Reiki healing energy naturally flows to the areas where it is needed most. A full treatment usually takes an hour but shorter treatments can be arranged.
Reiki can help in many ways. It can help to heal acute injuries very quickly. Chronic conditions such as anxiety, back pain and insomnia can take longer, requiring more than one treatment. It often produces long-term beneficial changes and helps to balance all of the body’s energies. In most cases, a Reiki treatment will feel relaxing and promote health and wellbeing.