TYPES OF MASSAGE
Remedial or ‘Therapeutic’ Massage
Remedial or ‘Therapeutic’ Massage applies corrective techniques for rehabilitation, pain relief, improved muscle function and mobility.
It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body, through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, by either following or crossing over the muscle fibres, fascia and tendons.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is used for injury prevention, pre and post sports events, preparation and recovery, flexibility and endurance and training workouts.
A must for people serious about their training outcomes and maintenance of their muscles’ health, flexibility and performance.
Swedish Massage
Swedish (Relaxation) Massage is used for relaxation, relief of muscular tension, health management and stress reduction. Swedish Massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissue of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It improves blood circulation and stretches the ligaments and tendons, keeping them supple. Swedish Massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system while at the same time relating the nerves themselves, reducing stress, both emotional and physical. Swedish or Relaxation Massage is recommended as a regular program for the management of stress.
Chinese Acupressure
Chinese Acupressure is part of Chinese Traditional Medicine and is often described as ‘acupuncture without needles’.
Deep finger and elbow pressure is applied at certain points. Acupressure can reduce tension, increase circulation and offer pain relief for many complaints, and removes energy blockages to promote good health.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofascial Release Therapy is a very gentle yet very effective manual therapy using sustained pressure into restrictions in the fascial system to eliminate pain and restore motion and function to your body.
The therapy is based on the principle that poor posture, physical injury, illness and emotional stress can shift your body out of alignment and cause the intricate web of fascia to become tight and constricted.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is an advanced form of Chinese medicine and is performed through the application of placing glass cups to the skin. A vacuum is created, sucking up the skin and stretching the connective tissue underneath the skin.
Cupping is used to break down adhesions, increase blood flow and to relieve pain by relaxing the muscle. The after effect of a cupping treatment includes red marks on the skin which can last for several days.
Pregnancy Massage
A combination of techniques are used to assist with the tensions and pains experienced during pregnancy. These are often caused by a shift in the centre of gravity and changes in the body to facilitate childbirth. Massage reduces peripheral swelling, reduces anxiety, assists in sleep issues, alleviates muscle cramps and back pain.
Care must be taken during the first trimester but Pregnancy Massage is beneficial throughout the whole pregnancy. Various techniques are used as the client progresses through the pregnancy and massage may be performed whilst she is lying on her side or seated. Regular massage throughout the pregnancy is also said to shorten labour time and the return to optimal fitness after birth.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
The Lymphatic system is similar to our circulatory system. It is our front line of defence in fighting bodily infections, detoxifying the body and transporting metabolic wastes, excess water, bacteria and toxins out of the body. The difference is that the lymph system relies on muscular movement to move the fluid through a broad network of vessels and glands. It has no pump or heart to move the fluid around.
Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle whole body treatment that relaxes the nervous system and aids the body’s immune system. It is highly recommended for those prone to and recovering from sore throats, colds, infections, on-going tiredness, excess fluids, low immunity, swollen nodes and also for the physically inactive.
The after affect of a MLD massage can include cold and flu like symptoms, lethargy and body aches as a result of the sudden influx of toxins into the blood stream, which the body then has to deal with. Once these symptoms pass and the body has processed the toxins, the benefits will then be noticed.
Reflexology
Reflexology massage is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body.
Throughout the foot massage, pressure is applied to these reflexes, without the use of massage oils, resulting in tension relief, improved circulation and promotion of the natural function of the related areas of the body.
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Trigger point dry needling is a technique similar to acupuncture, that uses a very thin needle that is pushed through the skin, to stimulate a trigger point.
A trigger point is an adhesion of bound up group of muscle fibres commonly called a knot. These knots can be very tender to touch and restrict the efficient movement of the muscle.
Dry Needling is an effective and efficient treatment and is mostly less painful than traditional manual therapy, when the affected muscle and knot is especially painful and sensitive.
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