Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Massage encompasses elements drawn from a wide range of styles. It can involve soft tissue manipulation, passive stretching, joint mobilisation, acupressure, effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement and the use of fingers, thumbs, elbows, palms and forearms.
Each Therapeutic Massage is tailored to the needs of each client following an assessment. The major objectives of the massage are to soothe tension, promote blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, improve muscular tone and mobility and bring a sense of wellbeing and relaxation.
Regular treatments of Therapeutic Massage have many health benefits
Stretching and lengthening connective tissues and muscles
Improve circulation and cleansing of body fluids
Increase blood circulation (thereby relieving some arthritic/chronic pain)
Reduction in oedema/fluid retention in arms and legs
Removal of lactic acid from fatigued and sore muscles,
Breaking down or preventing adhesions (knots)
Boosting of the immune system
Soothing of the nervous system
Reducing stress and tension and induces relaxation which benefits physical, mental and emotional well-being
Nourish and improve skin tone
Release of Serotonin and Endorphins
Detoxify and aid recovery
It is particularly effective for back pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder tension, muscular and joint pain, headaches/migraines, stress and relaxation.