Therapies
Reflexology
Reflexology – Health and Wellbeing
Massage for Natural healing, relaxation and stress/tension release
Reflexology is a natural healing treatment, which utilises massage and pressure techniques to stimulate nerve ending in the feet and hands. The feet are commonly used to treat the whole body.
Based on the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands, which correspond to the various parts of the body, glands and organs. Stimulation of these areas can help encourage a beneficial effect on other parts of the body and help improve general health.
45 and 60 minutes (First session add 15 minutes free consultation)
Health conditions – Reflexology may help with:
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue
- Headaches,
- Hormonal Imbalances,
- Insomnia
- Migraines,
- Muscular and Skeletal pain,
- Digestive disorders
- Respiratory problems
- Urinary problems.
Aim of reflexology treatment – help to:
- Alleviate stress and tension
- Encourage the body’s own natural healing
- Reduce anxiety
- Provide self awareness
- Encourage self help programme
Massage Therapies
Relaxation
30 mins | 60 mins | 75 mins
This gentle form of massage focuses on the soft tissues to encourage the body and mind to release tension and stress. Depending on the length of treatment time these sessions may include a general face/scalp massage, or emphasis on the feet or hands. Maximum benefit would be gained from a full 60-minute session.
- Release of tension
- Promote relaxation
Therapeutic
Body maintenance - tailored therapy | 30mins | 60 mins
Massage and passive stretches combined to promote physical and mental relaxation. The sessions are tailored to suit each individual person’s needs with the focus being to release tight muscular tissues around the joints and with passive stretches encourage muscles to lengthen and allow joints to maintain their full range of movement.
Aim of therapeutic massage – to help
- Release soft tissue tension
- Restore Range of Movement within the joint structure
Remedial/Deep Tissue Massage
Injuries and soft tissue treatment | 45 mins | 60 mins
Soft tissue, joint structure and movement limitations are all assessed before, during and after a remedial session.
Integration of soft tissue techniques, deep tissue massage including myofascial release can help promote musculoskeletal balance, restore normal function and improve range of joint movement.
As Deep tissue massage (DTM) works at a deeper level the focus is to work through the layers of soft tissue and try to help relieve chronic pain and tension. DTM is usually slower than regular massage and with more focus on particular areas; therefore treatment will not always encompass all areas of the body in each session.
Chronic conditions may initially require the full 60 minutes and regular follow up sessions
This treatment complements the work of physical practitioners - chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists etc.
Aim of Remedial/Deep Tissue Massage – to help
- Understand where the soft tissue restrictions are held
- Understand how these restrictions may have developed i.e. through trauma, habits, postural imbalances, sporting activities (past or present) etc.
- Encourage ease of restriction
- Restore normal range of movement
- Promote self treatment i.e. exercise, relaxation
- Encourage own healing ability
- Complement other physical therapies
- Identify areas of tension to help prevent injury
Note – regular and frequent therapy offers available see special offers.
Specialist Massages
Eastern Facial Massage
The ultimate in pampering and relaxation | 30 mins
A deep relaxing neck, shoulders, scalp and face treatment, which acts as a natural face-lift and can help release stress and tension of the muscles. EFM uses simple but very effective techniques involving massage, meridians, acupressure points and gentle lymphatic drainage.
EFM origins are in Japanese facial massage and Indian Healing methods.
Aim of Eastern Facial Massage – to enable
- Release of tension in the face and head
- The lymphatic system to eliminate toxins from your face and body
- Blood circulation
- Relief from headaches, insomnia and eye strain
- General suppleness of skin and muscle and improve skin nourishment
- Removal of dead skin cells
- Natural healing processes to take place
Indian Head Massage
Deep relaxing treatment through massage and energy balancing | 30 mins
Practiced for thousands of years in Asia IHM is a popular form of massage in the west to help reduce upper back, neck and head tension.
IHM is ideal for neck and shoulder tension as the massage strokes work deeply on the upper back and neck to help eliminate held tension and restore balance. The entire scalp is massaged to encourage circulation, oxygen and nutrients to the whole area while gentle strokes and pressure points are applied to the ears to complete the scalp.
The treatment continues with a soothing facial massage combined with specific facial pressure points to help eliminate any anxiety and restore a sense of well-being.
Finally an energy balancing hold is used to draw the whole treatment together.
IHM is carried out in seated position, wearing of comfortable clothes suggested and a thin top to allow work through the fabric.
Aim of Indian Head Massage – to encourage
- Relaxation of upper back and neck
- Circulation of blood and lymphatic flow
- Release of tension headaches, migraines
- A change in sleeping patterns
- Joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders
- A sense of calmness and relaxation
- A feeling of increased energy and vitality
Thai Foot and Hand Massage
A popular treatment for 2 neglected areas – feet and hands | 45 mins
Thai Foot and Hands (TFH) is part traditional Thai massage with elements from Chinese massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology and Yoga.
Focusing on hips, lower legs and feet, shoulders, wrists and hands TFH may help
- Improve joint movement and increase flexibility
- Relieve constipation
- Relieve asthma
- Combat mental tiredness, reduce headaches
- Improve sleep pattern
- Urinary problems
- Alleviate stress and promote relaxation
Fully clothed, preferably loose fitting trousers for ease of movement and access to the lower leg treatment begins with passive rotational movements of the hips, working down through the lower legs with pressure points, following onto ankles and feet. Pressure is applied to the sole of the feet following the 10 major meridian lines, which run from the head to the feet. Applying pressure to these points the body and mind are stimulated to restore homeostasis. The whole treatment combines massage, movements and acupressure points.
To complete the session shoulders arms and hands are included using the same principles as the hips, legs, ankles and feet.
Aim of Thai Foot and Hand Massage – to aid
- Blood circulation and stimulation of the lymphatic system
- Help boost the immune system
- Acceleration of healing
- The body’s innate healing for health conditions
Reiki Healing
60 mins (Note shorter sessions are available)
A relaxing experience which helps to stimulate the body’s natural healing ability.
Balancing and harmonising the whole body, mind, emotions and spirit through the channelling of energies. Sequences of hand positions channel the energy through the recipient’s fully clothed body. Emotional states through anxiety, bereavement, depression, and stress are some of the conditions that Reiki may be helpful for.
Some of the benefits that may be experienced through Reiki
- Support of the body’s natural healing abilities
- Balancing energy levels
- Promoting a sense of relaxation and peace
- Healing on all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual