MASSAGE
We offer a variety of different types of massage to suit everyone's needs from deep therapeutic massage to massage for relaxation and stress relief. Can be used as an adjunct to osteopathic treatment or on its own as a regular maintenance treatment to prevent the accumulation of aches, pains and injury.
Deep Tissue / Sports / Remedial Massage
A deep therapeutic massage used to release muscular tension by breaking up adhesions & scar tissue. Reduced muscle tension can increase joint mobility, reduce pain and inflammation by stimulating blood supply to the tissues.
Often used before osteopathic treatment to soften and prepare the person for manipulation. Also helpful as part of pre-event training to minimise injury, and post-event to encourage tissue repair. Ultrasound, G5, passive resisted stretches and trigger point release are also used if appropriate. Maintenance treatment can also be of benefit to prevent recurrence of repetitive work strain:
Sports Injuries Stiff Back & Joints Neck and Shoulder Pain Headaches Frozen Shoulder Tennis/Golfers Elbow Sciatica Trapped Nerves Maintenance Treatment Pre/Post Event
Holistic Massage
A firm but relaxing massage that works directly on all muscle groups, removing stiffness and soreness, easing tension and restoring balanced muscular function. May also help calm the mind.
General Stress Muscular Tension Fatigue Tension Headaches Work Strain
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
A very slow and gentle massage technique aimed at increasing lymphatic and circulatory flow. This helps eliminate toxins and speed up healing. It is widely used to treat patients suffering from oedema, post-exercise muscular pain, post-surgical inflammation and can help those on weight loss programmes.
Sinusitis Swollen Ankles of Pregnancy Mastitis Post Natal Fluid Retention Post Surgical Swelling PMT Constipation Weight Loss Swelling Post Injury
Acupressure Massage
This is a quick effective way to relax and relieve muscle tension. No oils are used and the client normally sits fully clothed while the therapist massages the back, shoulders, neck, arms, hands and scalp by applying pressure to specific points on the skin helping you feel refreshed and revitalized. It can also be used instead of needles as an alternative to acupuncture for children for example.
Pre & Post Natal Massage
This is a gentle holistic massage that takes the special needs of the pregnant woman into consideration. It is firm but also relaxing and can help ease the general aches and pains of pregnancy, improve circulation, sleep and reduced stress levels.
Basic Therapeutic Massage Workshop for Couples
Learn the basic techniques of therapeutic massage in an individual 2 hour session with your partner. A fun and worthwhile workshop that enables you to ease your partner's muscular tension in the neck and shoulders and low back once back at home.
Basic Pregnancy Massage Workshop for Couples
Learn how to massage your partner during pregnancy and help ease some of the physical discomforts that tend to appear especially towards the end of the pregnancy such as back ache, swollen ankles, neck and shoulder tension. Sessions are usually 2 hours.