Our Treatments
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage was developed in the 1700s by Swedish Physician Per Henrik Ling and includes six basic strokes: Effleurage (gliding/sliding), Petrissage (kneading), Friction (cross-fiber motion), Vibration, Traction, and Tapotement (percussion or tapping). The primary purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the blood’s oxygen flow, identify areas of tension within the soft tissue and assist in toxin removal from the muscles. This promotes a feeling of relaxation and wellbeing, relieving muscle tension and improving circulation and flexibility.
Effleurage comes from the French verb ‘effleurer’, to stroke, which is why it can be referred to as stroking or gliding. The massage can be varied in terms of: pressure (superficial to deep) and direction (longitudinal or transverse to the muscle fibres). Longitudinal and softer strokes are typically used to spread oil at the beginning of the massage, warm up the tissue and to make an initial assessment. These strokes tend cover a broad area with a wide palm.
There are many health benefits to receiving massage on a regular basis:
Relieves stress and relaxes the muscles
Encourages relaxation and improves circulation
Improves posture and flexibility
Improves breathing and lowers blood pressure
Helps manage pain and relieve tension headaches
Strengthens the immune system and decreases depression
A relaxing massage is a heavenly break from the daily stresses of life …… honour yourself, make time and book your massage today.
Price
Full Body Massage – 60 mins £50 or 90 mins £65
Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage – 30 mins £30
Pregnancy Massage
During Pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through many changes in readiness for birth. Blood volumes increase by around 50% and this along with the weight of the baby and amniotic fluids, increases pressure on your legs, as well as your back.
Pregnancy massage is carried out in the second and third trimester of your pregnancy and is what all mums deserve to experience. Lying on your side with pillows to support your head, baby bump and between your legs, the massage offers deep relaxation, soothing your nerves and stimulating the release of endorphins – our bodies natural pain killers. It promotes relaxation, soothes your nerves and relieves a strained back and leg muscles and consists of a series of long, gentle, soothing strokes. Depending on your personal preference, this can also include your baby bump!
The sheer bliss of having someone ease away the tiredness, back aches and the pains of your pregnancy, will ensure a relaxed mum and baby in the womb at the end of the day.
Price
Pregnancy Massage 50 mins £45
Baby Massage Classes
From the minute your baby has been placed on your tummy after birth, the feeling of love can be overwhelming, as can the panic that this baby relies solely on you to nurture it!
Touch is our babies first form of communication and an important part of their development. In the first few months our babies need to be touched and held to feel warm, safe and secure. Massaging is the most beautiful way to bond with your baby. Regularly massaging your baby has a number of physiological benefits. Most importantly it is a bonding exercise between mum and baby. When mum carries out massage, it stimulates the release of oxytocin which helps her to relax and bond with her baby. Oxytocin also promotes the let-down reflex during breastfeeding, assisting milk flow.
Baby massage encourages relaxation, stimulates the digestive system and helps to dispel wind from the baby’s body. It is especially beneficial if a baby suffers from colic, which is believed to affect around 1 in 5 babies. It increases circulation and alertness and helps to strengthen the immune system increasing the baby’s lymphatic flow helping to fight off illness.
It also helps them to learn about the different parts of their bodies and improve muscular co-ordination and flexibility. It will also help to promote longer and deeper sleep.
Your Baby must be at least 6 weeks old to attend a class and have had their 6 week check by the doctor. Classes are run over a 4-week period.
Price
Baby Massage Class Course £45
Crystal Healing
Crystal Healing is an alternative healing practice that involves the use of various crystals, such as Amethyst, Selenite, Rose, Carnelian, which interact with the energy flow of the human body to promote the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the person. It is a form of vibrational healing helping to restore balance and encourage healing.
The practice of crystal healing originated in Ancient Egypt where they believed that different stones contain certain medicinal properties. Although it is not part of the conventional and standard medicinal theory, scientists are of the view point that the minerals, along with a specific atomic structure that comprises gemstones, do possess certain metaphysical abilities which help improve human health both physically as well as mentally.
Crystals are placed on the chakras (the Sanskrit word which means wheel) or around the body to help to remove blockages in the body’s aura. The crystals correspond to the colour associated with the chakra. The crystals can also be used to ground and energise the individual. The Chakras are known as:
The Crown (Sahasrara)
The Third Eye (Ajna)
The Throat (Visuddha)
The Heart (Anahata)
The Solar Plexus (Manipura)
The Sacral (Svadhisthana)
The Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Colour – Violet and White
Colour – Indigo
Colour – Blue
Colour – Green and Pink
Colour – Yellow
Colour – Orange
Colour – Red and Black
Element – Thought
Element – Light
Element – Sound
Element – Air
Element – Fire
Element – Water
Element – Earth
Benefits of Crystal Healing
Crystal Healing offers deep relaxation, increasing your self-esteem and the feeling of general wellbeing. It is particularly useful for treating stress and anxiety and improving your happiness and mood. It is can also help to ease muscle tension, thereby relieving physical pain and allowing improved sleep.
Price
Crystal Chakra Healing – 60 mins £50
Single Chakra Healing – 30 mins £30
Aromatherapy
History
History reveals that the beginning of aromatherapy is very much linked to the development of the aromatic medicines. In the past, these aromatic medicines were associated with religion, mysticism and magic.
Aromatic plants and oils have been used for thousands of years, as incense, perfumes and cosmetics and for their medical and culinary applications. Their ritual use constituted an integral part of tradition in most early cultures, where their religious and therapeutic roles became inextricably intertwined. This type of practice is still in evidence. For example, in the East springs of juniper are burned in Tibetan temples as a form of purification. In the West, frankincense is used during the Roman Catholic mass.
Aromatherapy is a complimentary therapy using highly concentrated essential oils extracted from various parts of plants (flowers, trees, herbs or fruit) for therapeutic benefit, to enhance both physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Each oil has its own unique properties which when blended with a pure vegetable carrier oil can be massaged into the body. When the scent is inhaled, the molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, the emotional centre of our brain. ‘Aroma’ refers to the smell of essential oils and ‘therapy’ refers to the healing part of the treatment.
Benefits of Aromatherapy
Relaxing
Stimulates the blood flow and lymph drainage increasing the removal of toxins
Improves the immune system
Uplifting and stimulating, very good for depression
Improves muscle tone Improves skin tone, texture and colour
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