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Remedial and Deep Tissue Massage. Using deep, slow strokes and pressure point therapy that is both therapeutic and yet comfortable to you, a remedial/deep tissue massage helps the body’s muscles and tendons return to normal health after an injury or other muscular-skeletal disorders.
It is used to treat chronic muscular-skeletal imbalances, strains and sprains and can also help to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Massage aids in the prevention of injury and is a crucial tool in rehabilitation from injury. |
Swedish/Relaxation Massage helps to de-stress, loosen up your body and is excellent for those who have had a hard working week or feel like treating themselves to some TLC!
The treatment consists of flowing strokes, kneading and gentle manipulations of the muscles performed at your chosen pressure. It is a pain-free way to relax both your muscles and your mind. |
Lymphatic Drainage is a therapeutic method of massage which uses very light pumping and gliding techniques to stimulate lymphatic fluid movement.
The Lymphatic System is located directly beneath the skin. It plays an integral role in the immune functions of the body as it is the first line of defence against sickness and disease. Lymphatic Drainage was developed to aid in the treatment of Lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is a condition where there is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid In the tissues which causes swelling generally to the arm or legs. Lymphoedema is caused either by removal of the lymph nodes during surgery or damage to lymph vessels due to trauma. Lympoedema is greatly improved and managed by Lymphatic Drainage Massage. Lymphatic Drainage Massage is also used in the treatment of fluid retention, glandular fever, chronic fatigue, pre and post surgical procedure, sprains, maintain health, improved vitality, detoxification. |
Pregnancy Massage. A woman’s body undergoes many physical changes during pregnancy, some of which can cause pain and discomfort.
A pregnancy massage can help eliminate the extra tension in the muscular-skeletal system caused by hormones and a shift in your centre of gravity that you may experience as you move through your stages of pregnancy. Massage during pregnancy can reduce swelling in hands and feet, promote better sleep, reduce muscle cramps and relieve back pain. Comfortable positioning during the massage is aided by the use of specially designed pregnancy massage pillows allowing you to lay on your tummy or side-lying if you prefer |
Hot Stone Massage. Warm, smooth, rounded basalt stones are used as part of the massage to melt away all of your “built up” tension. The gentle use of heat, through the stones, relaxes not only surface muscles but also deeper level muscles.
By improving circulation, this nourishes your muscles to enhance the body’s natural detoxification process. Heated stones are also placed on key points on the body, the back, palms of the hands, soles of the feet and between the toes. Most of all its real benefit is in how you feel at the end of the massage, all relaxed and renewed. |
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