What to expect in a massage treatment

All of my massage treatments are tailored to meet your individual needs. A session with me starts with a brief consultation to better understand your needs and preferences. Any of your personal information disclosed here is treated in the strictest confidence.

The duration and frequency of treatments is very much your personal choice. If you have specific symptoms or conditions we might prepare a treatment plan together. Many of my clients discover that their treatments are so beneficial that they return on a weekly or monthly basis for general maintenance.

Sports massage therapy

Sports massage is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, ligaments and tendons. It consists of specialised precise massage techniques to invigorate muscles pre event, during or post event activity enabling the speedy removal of waste products from the muscles. Active and passive joint stretching moves may also be used to help with mobility and flexibility.

It’s popular with professional or amateur athletes, or anyone who participates in sports or general physical activities inside or outside of the house. You do not have to be a sportsman/woman to benefit from a Sports massage.

Sports Therapy has become widely used in the corporate world, as a way for companies to assess and treat many work related problems such as general back pain and what is commonly known as 'repetitive strain injury' this benefits the companies long term from the lack of absenteeism form work, saving them money.

Deep Tissue / Remedial massage

It uses a combination of specific massage techniques working into the deeper layers of the muscle. It helps to locate and help repair damage to muscles, tendons and joints. Massage therapy supports and speeds up the body's own repair mechanisms.

Reflexology

Evidence suggests this ancient form of healing dates back over 4000 yrs.  The therapy helps to restore and maintain the body's natural equilibruim. Throughout the human body there are a complex series of mapped energy channels.  At times of illness or through high levels of stress these can become congested.  I will be applying different techniques working on specific zones on the feet to relieve congestion.  Reflexology is also a great preventative treatment, it can help identify areas of the body that could need attention in the future.   
 
Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.  After completing a recommended course of therapy treatments many clients find it beneficial to continue with regular maintenance treatments in order to maintain good health and well being.

Aromatherapy massage

An wonderfully relaxing full body aromatic massage experience incorporating lymphatic drainage techniques. It’s a very gentle skin nourising treatment with proven professional natural essential oils. The essential oils will be skillfully selected to suit your needs.

Swedish massage

Using the full range of Swedish techniques it will help ease muscular tension and provide pain relief to the muscles and settle the nervous system. This therapy will help you to relax and ease general muscle aches and pains from daily lifestyle activities.

Indian Head massage

Indian Head massage is a ancient stress reducing treatment based on Ayurvedic techniques. It is a relaxing but invigorating massage working on the upper back, shoulders, neck scalp and face. The client remains seated.

Reiki

Reiki originates from Tibet. It is a holistic energy healing system that involves a transference of energies, which enhances the body’s intricate ability to naturally heal itself. It’s non evasive and the client may remain fully clothed.