Massage Therapy

Do you suffer with nagging aches and pains?  Are your back and shoulders so sore by the end of the day that relaxation is impossible and you feel constantly tired and stressed?  Perhaps you are living with chronic (long term) pain that restricts your life and affects your wellbeing or seem to have constant headaches and tension that are making you tired and miserable?

Massage therapy could help relieve these symptoms and a regular programme of treatment may significantly reduce your pain and help restore a natural balance to your life.  Ring for a free, no obligation telephone consultation to establish how you may benefit and which type of treatment could be most appropriate for you.  A guide to techniques is below but a combination of techniques may be used during a single session to provide the best possible treatment for your needs.

The most recent additions to the therapies on offer are pregnancy massage, baby massage and Hopi ear candling (also known as Thermo-auricular therapy).

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Swedish Massage

rebalancing and revitalising

Treatments are designed to induce relaxation or treat specific ailments according to the individual needs of the client.  By varying pressure, timing and pace the practitioner can perform a gentle, rhythmic and deeply relaxing treatment or a more invigorating sequence if preferred.  This form of massage is frequently used for full body treatments.

Deep Tissue Massage

stress relieving

Remedial massage that helps relax muscle tension and encourage the release of stress by applying slow strokes to the muscles and tendons.  Pressure is gradually increased as the body relaxes and lets go, allowing the practitioner access to the deeper level adhesions and blockages.  A highly effective treatment for releasing chronic muscle tension.  Ideal for concentrating on specific problem areas, eg back/neck/shoulders, legs with tight quads or hamstrings, old injuries to break down scar tissue and improve range of movement. 

Sports Massage

healing and toning

Used widely by professional athletes and entertainers, this type of massage works to prevent injury and assist in the recovery of existing trauma or injury.  A combination of deep tissue massage, neuromuscular and muscle energy techniques are used to help restore muscle tone and range of motion.  A regular programme of sports massage can help to maintain fitness levels, aid recovery between training sessions and pre/post event and enhance performance.

Head Massage

refreshing and clearing

A deeply relaxing treatment that can help relieve headaches and eyestrain and ease away tension in the jaw area by working on the scalp, face, neck and shoulders.  Gentle but firm pressures help release tension and clear the mind to induce feelings of calmness and balance. 

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