Holistic Massage:
Holistic massage is a therapeutic approach that can lead to a variety of outcomes depending on the needs of the individual, addressing physical, emotional and mental health. It can either be soothing and relaxing or an invigorating wake up for all the body’s systems. Holistic massage can help reduce stress, revitalise energy and enhance deep relaxation. Therapeutic Massage can also be used as a preventative treatment, allowing the muscles to rest, relax, revive and recover from the daily demands we place on them during our activities of daily living. It releases tension trapped within the muscles, joints and connective tissue while also having positive psychological benefits. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being.
Each treatment is tailored to individual needs. With a variety of techniques from various therapies, that may be integrated into the treatment where appropriate to ensure optimal benefit from each session. *Tui na acupressure massage, NMT, Indian head massage, Swedish massage, cupping, deep tissue massage are some of the techniques/ therapies that may be integrated into the session when needed for optimal benefits.
People of all ages can benefit from therapeutic massage.
In some cases, massage is recommended by a health professional and may be performed as part of a larger treatment plan. For example, someone attending physiotherapy for an injury might have a regular therapeutic massage to loosen muscles, improve muscle tone, and increase their flexibility.
People can use therapeutic massage as a standalone treatment.
Some people, such as athletes, stressed out office workers, and busy parents, receive regular therapeutic massage to keep themselves in good physical condition.
Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient holistic therapy. It involves stimulating pressure points in the feet to enhance the health of the body’s organs and harmonise energy flow within the body, revitalising and enhancing your total health and enable homeostasis. Reflexology benefits are wide ranging and have been shown to be effective in reducing stress, improves sleep patterns, insomnia and fatigue, helps with headaches – particularly if stress related, digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and poor digestion. As well as menstrual and menopause problems and much more.
Maternity Reflexology: Suitable from the 2nd trimester, right up to due date and beyond.
Maternity reflexology is a wonderful therapy that can be used safely during pregnancy and post pregnancy. It can also help prepare the body for labour by balancing the body’s systems, especially the endocrine system which is responsible for the secretion of many important hormones. It can help soothe, relax and prepare your mind and body for birth and help maintain
overall health.
It can be helpful for the following symptoms during pregnancy:
- Constipation, indigestion & nausea
- Decreases stress levels and anxiety
- Oedema ( fluid retention and swelling )
- Hemorrhoids
- Sciatica, backache and general aches and pains
- Urinary tract infections
- Sinusitis, head colds and headaches
- Leads to better sleep and more energy levels