MASSAGE
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS & EFFECTS OF MASSAGE?
Suitable for a wide variety of people, Remedial / Sports Massage therapy is to alleviate tension in your musculoskeletal system. Reducing tension, stress, pains and strains, help to promote flexibility and prevent injuries.
Massage has many benefits, in addition to feeling good, it reduces the heart rate and blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, reduces muscle tension, increases range of motion and muscle flexibility, and relieves pain.
Everyone can benefit from the general health-promoting benefits of massage.
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Relieves muscle aches, pains, cramps, muscle spasms, soreness, tension, swelling.
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Increases flexibility and range of motion of joints
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Improves the flow of nutrients to muscles and joints, accelerating recovery from fatigue and injury.
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Reduces / Breakdown of scar tissue / Removes toxins / Increases red blood cells, especially in cases of anaemia
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Breaks down or prevents adhesions (knots) / Speeds recovery from exercise / Improves posture/body alignment
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Restores range of motion (increasing joint movement) / Decreases inflammation
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Lower blood pressure / Reduces heart rate (helps develop a stronger heart
Fire Cupping is a form of alternative medicine/technique that aims to enhance circulation, relieve muscle tension, and promote healing. It involves creating a vacuum using glass jars/cups which are placed on the skin to draw up the underlying issues. The suction of the jars/cups promotes blood flow to promote healing of a broad range of ailments.
Pregnancy Massage reduces fluid retention and decreases swelling, improving the discomfort of heavy legs. This also relaxes, relieves muscle tension and pain. Pregnancy massage improves circulation and metabolism, thus, the foetus will receive better quality of nutrients for healthy growth. Aiming to flush away excess fluids and help to balance hormones.
Amno-Fu (Stomach Massage) Gentle abdominal massage to unwind stress and tension in the digestive tract, balancing bowel flow, correcting absorption of nutrients & the free flow of blood to reduce stress, IBS, clear toxins.
Warm Bamboo Massage - heated bamboo canes, used for kneading tight muscles and rolling out tension. It will leave you feeling relaxed and energised with a sense your muscles have been stretched, warmed and elongated.
Gua Sha is a natural alternative therapy that involves scraping the skin with a massage tool to improve circulation.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) a massage technique designed to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic system. The aim is to reduce swelling, remove toxins and waste products from the tissues, relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, provides a calming effect, reducing stress, reduces pain and enhances the activity of the immune system, promoting overall well-being.
Treatment starting from £49