About Massage
We offer different forms of massage:
Sports Massage
This type of massage can be for specific areas or an all over body massage. Usually the techniques will be deep tissue to stimulate circulation and drainage, help maintain the body in better condition, improve tone to injured muscle tissue and prevent injury. It is particularly useful for pre-event preparation and post-event recovery.
Sports Massage performs the following;
Stretches and releases muscular tissues
Speed up recovery from an injury
Help prevent further injuries
Increases muscles flexibility
Relieves pain
Reduces swelling
Improves range of movement
Tones muscles by stretching
Reduces/breaks down scar tissue
Breaks down adhesions
Helps improve the production of synovial fluid around joints
Traditional Massage Therapy (Swedish / Relaxation Massage)
Relaxation massage is restorative, calming and peaceful. It can help circulation, drainage, softening of tissues and thereby helps relieve anxiety while promoting a sense of well-being. Techniques will include long smooth gliding strokes that are rhythmic and flowing. The pressure can be gentle or firm, deep or superficial, and can include essential oils.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage can be of enormous benefit not only to the mother but also to the unborn baby. There is ample evidence which supports the tremendous benefits of pregnancy massage – from easing aches and pains to reducing stress levels and releasing the feel good endorphins which are in passed onto the baby.
Massage for Older Clients
As we age, our perception of pain increases, so massage for the older client is more gentle and can help with range of movement, arthritic pain, mental health, energy, coordination, circulation, posture, flexibility and sleep.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
MLD is used primarily to promote the optimal functioning of the lymphatic vessels that lead to the circulatory system. The massage may help facilitate the removal of metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins and bacteria via the lymph vessels. It may have powerful cleansing, relaxing, immunological and pain relieving effects.
All our massage appointments can be booked for either an hour or half hour session. If you would like a full body massage, please allow an hour. You can specify which type of massage you would like at booking.