"Massage is a 'luxury' you can't afford to miss" they sometimes say... This is true, but it is even more accurate to say ...
"Touch was never meant to be a luxury. It is a basic human need. It is an action that validates life and gives hope to both the receiver and the giver. The healing of touch is reciprocal." - Irene Smith
Maybe you want to alleviate a physical condition with soft tissue therapy... or
Maybe you want to enhance your recovery and improve your performance with sports massage... or
Maybe you just want to reward your senses with a soothing touch.
Either way, the rejuvenating effect of a massage session will serve your wellbeing.
"Touch was never meant to be a luxury. It is a basic human need. It is an action that validates life and gives hope to both the receiver and the giver. The healing of touch is reciprocal." - Irene Smith
Maybe you want to alleviate a physical condition with soft tissue therapy... or
Maybe you want to enhance your recovery and improve your performance with sports massage... or
Maybe you just want to reward your senses with a soothing touch.
Either way, the rejuvenating effect of a massage session will serve your wellbeing.
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Soft Tissue Therapy (may include 'Deep Tissue' work)Soft Tissue Therapy, involves the methodical assessment and treatment of the body's soft tissues - tendons, ligaments, connective tissue and muscles. The intention is to assist in injury and pain management and rehabilitation through postural assessment, massage, and other neuro-muscular techniques.
According to massagetherapist.co.uk it is a readily available and one of the most effective ways to prevent and treat muscle soreness, pain and injuries. The spirit of remedial massage is one of careful evaluation, initial testing, application of a treatment course and a follow up testing. |
Remedial massage can be helpful with the following conditions:
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forms of arthritis
anxiety disorders asthma some forms of cancer cerebral palsy neck pain and stiffness migraines and headaches chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) constipation cramps fibromyalgia foot drop frozen shoulder |
gynecological issues
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) back and low back pain menopause multiple sclerosis (MS) muscular dystrophy (MD) Parkinson's disease peripheral neuropathy pregnancy Raynaud's syndrome repetitive strain injury (RSI) restless leg syndrome (RLS) |
rotator cuff injury
scar tissue sciatica scoliosis shin splints sinusitis tendonitis and tenosynovitis tennis elbow / golfer's elbow trigeminal neuralgia (TN) whiplash winged scapula wrist drop |
Sports massage (may include 'Deep Tissue' work)Sports massage is a broad term for bodywork that is geared toward but not exclusive to athletic populations.
It is used to prevent and accelerate healing from injuries, to enhance recovery from workouts or sporting events, to prepare the body for physical activity, and to maintain optimal functioning of the soft tissues. Sports massage is usually divided into: pre-event, pos-event and maintenance. |
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Benefits of sports massage:
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Physical:
improved circulation better tissue permeability increased range of motion (ROM) reduction of scar tissue improved tissue elasticity improved micro-circulation |
Physiological:
reduced pain better relaxation |
Psychological:
reduced anxiety mental invigoration |
Holistic or Swedish massage
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Holistic or Swedish massage is a term describing the popular general-purpose system of massage. This form of massage uses slow, long movements to gently relax or energise you. Benefits:
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*** SPECIAL: MINDFUL MASSAGE ***
Mindful massage is unique body-mind integration modality. It combines traditional massage techniques with a guided instruction/meditation during the session. As a result the client develops pronounced awareness of their body. This enables deep tensions to be released and dormant areas of discomfort to be identified early. Additionally, the client naturally develops the attitude of mindfulness. Benefits:
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increased awareness of physical sensations
improved acceptance of one's body early detection of problematic areas |
profound relaxation
improved concentration reduction in mind wandering |