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Back Pain Treatment
Musculoskeletal Therapy for Back Pain. If you suffer from back pain every step you take can be excruciating. Simple everyday tasks like cooking, dressing, driving a car or sitting can be challenging or downright impossible. The idea of getting a good night’s sleep might be something you can only dream about. Musculoskeletal therapists believe no-one [...]
Is Massage Good For Babies?
You could be forgiven for thinking that we’ve lost our collective minds to be questioning something so fundamental. Maybe what we really should be asking is: ‘Why do we need to ask that question’? In many cultures, especially ancient ones, baby massage is a normal part of life, and has been since the dawn [...]
Depression and Reflexology
Reflexology has been well documented by science to relieve symptoms of depression. What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a complimentary therapy whose principles are based on the reflexive action of organs, tissues, glands and other body parts. This reflex action is triggered by pressure applied to certain points on the feet and hands that corresponds with [...]
Our Services
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Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage is used for the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal imbalances, neuromuscular holding patterns (caused by poor postural and work habits), and maintenance of chronic pain. Common conditions treated with remedial massage include: headaches; occupational overuse syndrome; tendonitis; muscle spasm resulting from disc & joint injuries; and everyday muscle tension. Specific techniques include [...]
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Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage uses a combination of Swedish and Remedial Massage techniques to assist with the tensions and pains experienced during pregnancy. There are many physical benefits to Pregnancy Massage in addition to the nurturing and emotional support provided by the practitioner. Massage reduces peripheral swelling, soothes the nervous system and helps to prevent insomnia, muscle cramps, back and [...]
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The Lymphatic system 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 Lymph glands (at neck, armpits, groin, etc.) are connected by a broad network of vessels which transplant the fluid. Muscular movement is required to move [...]
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Sports Massage
Sports massage is a type of massage that is specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments. It is not meant to be a relaxing massage and, indeed, can become quite vigorous at times. Contrary to its name, sports massage is not only utilised by professional sportspeople or people who exercise heavily. It is of benefit [...]
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Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia. The process of [...]
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Swedish/Relaxation Massage
Swedish massage can relieve fatigue, reduce tension, calm the nervous system and promote relaxation to give you a sense of renewed energy. This soothing massage uses a combination of light, flowing and rhythmic massage techniques designed to promote circulation, increase relaxation and help to calm and soothe your muscles. It is our lightest form of [...]
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Hot Stone Therapy
By applying heated basalt stones to sore muscles easing tension, alleviating stiffness and increasing flexibility. Your circulation is stimulated and your blood flow is enriched with oxygen and nutrients thus accelerating healing. It’s cleansing and deeply relaxing… Strategically placing the hot stones on specific sites over the whole body prepares the areas for deeper massage. [...]
