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Body Massage Body massage is one of the oldest of all therapeutic skills following the instinctive behaviour that if something hurts, we rub it. Per Henrik Ling developed a more structured technique called Swedish massage from which most modern body massage techniques are derived. Apart from the comfort of touch, body massage can help maintain health and physical and psychological well- being. There are many benefits of massage therapy such as improving circulation, relaxing muscles and reducing stress, anxiety and depression. |
| | Facial Massage Whilst facial massage can be quite intimate it is a popular beauty treatment which encourages the circulation of blood and helps to improve both the firmness and resilience of the skin and may also achieve younger looking skin. |
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Reflexology Reflexology has become a very popular holistic therapy that involves application of pressure to specific areas on the feet and hands without the use of oil or lotion. Reflexology is thought to promote healing by stimulating a variety of associated nerves in the body and help the blood circulation. |
| | Pregnancy Massage Massage during pregnancy is hugely beneficial to the wellbeing of both the mother and the growing baby. Massage can help to relieve tension, some techniques can ease back strain and discomfort so common during pregnancy. It can also assist in reducing fluid retention and to help balance the emotions during this time. |
| | Indian Head Massage Indian Head Massage is based on the healing system of Ayurveda in India for over a thousand years. Apart from being relaxing it, can be used to relieve insomnia, ease headaches and migraine. It aids the relaxation of muscles and thereby tension, improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow. |
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Baby Massage Baby Massage is a type of complementary treatment which encourages loving communication between parents and their children and which exists in a variety of forms throughout the animal kingdom. Massage is a bond forming process and can help babies’ bodies to release tension and stress incurred in exploring their new world. |
| | Hot stone massage Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where therapists use smooth, heated stones which remain on the body for a time. This can not only provide deep heat to lower levels of muscles but assist with circulation to specific areas of the body. This can help to improve deep muscle trauma improving relaxation and relieving stress. |
| | Eldercare Massage Elderly massage has been designed to be safe, appropriate and effective treatment for the elderly and the infirm. Such treatment offers relaxation and comfort. The stimulus of touch so often lacking in the more mature person can often improve mental health of elderly, enhance their level of energy and give longer, better quality sleep. |
| | Deep tissue massage Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints). |
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| | Postnatal Massage Therapy Postnatal massage can help the new mother to increase milk production and prevent sagging breasts, improves blood circulation, restores and normalizes abdominal structures, alleviates the muscle strain of pregnancy and childbirth, reduces stretch marks, aids breastfeeding and relieves body pain. |
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| | Aromatherapy massage Aromatherapy massage is a combination of massage with the careful use of essential plant oils and extracts. The oils are chosen specifically for the individual client, blended and then used in conjunction with various massage techniques on the body. Whilst many of the oils have individual therapeutic properties which can aid a variety of ailments, the combination with massage makes fora very pleasant treatments. Many conditions can be assisted with this therapy and whilst not comprehensive a few suggestions are, stimulation or relaxation of muscles, regulation of blood pressure and circulation and general body discomfort which can cause stress. |
| | Meridian Massage Thereapy Meridian massage is a trational chinese medicine therapy that has been created to stimulate blood cicuation, relax painful muscles, reduce muscular tension and aid injury rehabilitation. |
| | Aromatherapy for Cancer Care Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to improve the quality of life of cancer patients including the reduction of anxiety levels and relief of emotional stress, pain, muscular tension and fatigue. |
| | Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy is an ancient form of Chinese medicine in which a therapist uses glass cupping sets to create suction. This therapy has many purposes such as to help with pain, common cold, blood flow, inflammation, relaxation and well-being. |
| | Chakras and Meditation There are seven chakras that run down the body's midline from the base of the spine to the top of the head. The chakras are energy centres of circular shape present inside our body. Through chakra mediation you can improve balance, relaxation and bring your health and mental attitude into a more peaceful state. |