Massage Therapy
Massage has many positive effects on the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and digestive systems.
One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm and will also encourage:
Reduced muscle tension
Improved circulation
Stimulation of the lymphatic system
Reduction of stress hormones
Increased joint mobility and flexibility
Improved skin tone
Improved recovery of soft tissue injuries
Heightened mental alertness
Reduced anxiety and depression
Swedish Massage
uses the “traditional” massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration and tapotements.
The aim of Swedish massage is to offer relaxation and well-being.
Hot Stone Massage
Warm stones will be placed in strategic points and then will be used to massage your body and promoting maximal mental and physical relaxation.
Deep tissue massage
uses more force to get deeper into the muscles. The treatment is generally more localised to a specific area of the body.
Deep tissue massage is very useful alongside physiotherapy to increase range of movement of muscles and joints.
Sports massage
can be divided into two categories :
Pre-event sports massages focus on preparing you for your next sporting event by relaxing your muscles and loosening your joints. They are best done 24 to 48 hours before your event.
Post-event massages focus on recovery by reducing muscle pain (DOMS) and fatigue. Most effective in the first 24 hours following your event.
Remedial/ Therapeutic Massage
uses both Swedish and deep tissue massage alongside stretching techniques and joint mobilisations to increase the range of movements of your joints and muscles. This is the type of massage you would expect a physio to do and is used to help recovery of an injury.
Pregnancy Massage
specialist massage for pregnant ladies to help with general aches and pains caused by the pregnancy. Pregnancy massage works very well alongside the pre and post-natal treatments offered by our Women’s Health specialist, Lyndsey.
Appointments can be 30 min, 45 min or one hour.
We also offer 6 massages for the price of 5 on Swedish and Sports massages,