Massage

Massage is an effective treatment for stress related conditions allowing relaxation of the mind and body.

The pressure and techniques used can be tailored to your specific needs.

Hot stones can be incorporated into a massage to release tension on a deeper level if required at no extra cost

Benefits of massage:

Benefits to muscular system

• Massage increases the blood supply and nutrition to the muscles

• Relaxes the muscles, reducing spasms, tension and cramping

• Reduces and breaks down adhesions and fibrosis

• Stretches the connective tissue

• Helps to restore and maintain good muscle tone

• Helps to prevent muscular atrophy (wasting from injury or paralysis)

Benefits to skeletal system

• Massage improves the circulation and nutrition of the joints and increases range of movement

• Reduces joint strain and compression through releasing tight muscles and tendons

• Helps to improve and maintain posture

Benefits to circulatory system

• Massage increases the nutrition of the tissues

• Enhances the elimination of waste products, reducing appearance of cellulite

• Helps to reduce swelling and water retention

• Increases number of red blood cells in your circulation

• Reduces pulse rate and lowers blood pressure

• Assists lymphatic circulation, enhancing the immune system

Benefits to nervous system

• Massage is known to increase endorphin secretion (natural painkillers)

• Promotes a deep state of relaxation

• Helps to manage stress, focus and clear the mind

• Encourages self-esteem and a general feeling of wellbeing

• Helps to improve and maintain posture

Ailments that will benefit from massage treatment?

• Stress related disorders such as migraines, frozen shoulders, nervous exhaustion, headaches, and eye strain

• Sports and accidental injuries ,sprains, strains, whiplash

• Abdominal problems such as cramps, irritable bowel, constipation

• Back and shoulder problems