Therapeutic Massage Services

MASSAGE TREATMENT
The word Massage derives from the Arabic “mass” or “Mas’h” meaning to press softly. As an art it must be about as old as man himself because to hold or to rub an injured part is an instinctive reaction to the pain involved. The greatest advancement of therapeutic massage recorded in history was by a Swedish physiologist Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839) who created a scientific system of massage movements and techniques known as Swedish massage.

Massage has both a physiological and psychological effect. I offer different types of massages and use a base oil like Almond oil blended with essential oils to enhance the effects of the massage treatment.

HOLISTIC MASSAGE
A very relaxing massage with wonderful essential oils, candles and relaxing music that will get you totally harmonised. The essential oils will be tested using Kinesiology in case of any allergy.
Movements are slow and of lighter pressure and involve the whole of the body. The term holistic is generally interpreted as a treatment related to the whole person – body, mind and spirit.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
This is a full body massage using essential oils which are tested with Kinesiology to find out which one is most suitable at this session.

The massage will be deeper than Holistic massage. Some movements are the same as in Swedish massage, but could be more powerful.

The various movements either individually or in combination affect the skin, muscle, blood vessels, lymphatic's, nerves and some of the internal organs.

For deep tissue massage I sometimes use an electric professional Massager. If a client has a shoulder problem, I would first check different muscles using Kinesiology to find out which ones are involved. Then when I massage I know where the problem is and use my knowledge of Kinesiology. After the treatment I also advise on how you can help yourself between sessions.

The massage will take about 45 minutes. The therapy room will be warm and your whole body will be covered with towels except the part I am working on. Relaxing music in the background is an option.