Why have a Massage?

Very few of us are immune to the pressures of modern day living. Factors such as overwork, family stress, excessive anger, rage or grief can affect the mental and emotional levels of our health. These negative influences in our lives are thought to throw the body out of balance. This combined with poor eating habits, lack of exercise and pollution in our environment can make our overall state of health more vulnerable and can lead to ill health.

Massage has been practised throughout the centuries and is probably the oldest and simplest of all medical treatments because it is something we all do instinctively. If something hurts us, it is natural to rub the area in order to ease the pain and discomfort. Massage can be invigorating or soothing and calming.

What are the benefits?

Massage can improve circulation, relax and stretch tired or overstressed muscles, assist in the release of lactic acid, aid digestion and by stimulating the lymphatic system, speed up the elimination of impurities and toxins in the body. This combined with the psychological effects of creating a feeling of wellbeing and being cared for leaves you feeling contented and relaxed. Massage can also increase your energy levels by unblocking energy pathways throughout the body and can assist with general postural awareness. Stress and tension build up over a period of time, the cumulative effect is that you do not notice how stresses or tense you are until something hurts or you become injured or you end up wearing your shoulders like earrings! By releasing the underlying stress and tension which is like peeling an onion massage can break down these layers of tension and provide a relaxed base line.

The Treatment

Before the initial treatment, a full consultation will be conducted in confidence in order that the client’s medical history and lifestyle can be recorded. This will enable the therapist to identify for example any medical reasons that would make massage undesirable and if necessary obtain the client’s GP’s consent. The consultation also enables the therapist to gain information on the client’s past and present state of mental and physical health and to identify any particular needs and expectations of the treatment.

During the treatment only those parts to be massaged are exposed – modesty is preserved at all times by the use of towels. It is not necessary to have a full body massage. A client may choose to have for example just a Back, Neck and Shoulders.

The massage is given using pre-blended Soothing, Balancing, Harmonising or Refreshing and Revitalising aromatherapy oils depending on the client’s preference.

Massage can be carried out with just a base oil such as Sweet-Almond or Grape seed if the client wishes.

Beneficial for the following conditions:

Treatments

Massage treatments available from £35 for 1 hour.