Massages
The Healing touch of massage is one of the best gifts you can gift your body. It has been used for thousands of years as one of the principle therapies for both mind and body healing. Massage is not only an aid for relaxing away stress and tension and stimulating healing, it also boosts circulation and helps tired bodies to rejuvenate themselves ready for the rigours of everyday life. All too often we take our bodies for granted, expecting them to work all day with little or no reward. Treat your body to a massage today!
Indian Head Massage
An Indian Head massage is a holistic treatment that involves massaging the head, neck, shoulders, and arms.
The massage uses a variety of techniques, including circular strokes, deep kneading, and compression
The goal of the massage is to release tension, promote relaxation, and rebalance the body's energies.
The massage can have many physical and mental health benefits, including improving hair and scalp condition, reducing stress, and relieving muscle tension.
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Aromatherapy Back Massage
Aromatherapy is a specific type of therapy that incorporates scented essential oils into a massage. The massage involves alternating between gentle and harder pressure while using a particular blend of essential oils. The essential oils are diluted before use and are applied along with lotion during the massage
Express Hand & Arms Massage
Massaging the hands and arms loosens them up and allows blood flow back to the area. Another benefit of a hand and arms massage is that it relieves pain. The pressure applied during a massage helps to break down scar tissue and stimulate circulation which is important for healing.
Acupressure
Acupressure is a manual therapy technique that is used to relieve pain and muscle tension. Acupressure is performed using fingers gradually pressing onto key points around the body to simulate pain relief and muscle relaxation. The acupressure technique is used on trigger points within muscles and soft tissues.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a complementary and alternative medical practice that involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the feet. Reflexology can help with stress, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep difficulty. It can also help relieve a wide range of health symptoms, from aching feet to headaches.
Back, Shoulder & Neck Massage
A back, neck, and shoulder massage incorporates a variety of therapeutic techniques that cater specifically to alleviating pain and reducing stress in these areas. A shoulder and neck massage can help you relax, reduce muscle tension, and reduce stress.
Swedish Massage
A Swedish massage is a type of massage therapy that uses a variety of techniques to help you relax, relieve stress, and improve your circulation:
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Effleurage: Long, gliding strokes to help loosen knots and relieve tension
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Petrissage: Deeper, kneading strokes to help stretch and loosen muscles
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Tapotement: Rhythmic tapping to stimulate blood flow and promote endorphins
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Vibration: Rhythmic shaking to help loosen up and relax the body
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Friction: A technique used in Swedish massage
Swedish massage can help with:
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Reducing physical stress
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Improving posture
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Relieving tension headaches
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Stimulating the release of endorphins, the body's natural "feel good" hormones
Pregnancy Massage
A pregnancy massage, also known as a prenatal massage, is a gentle massage that's tailored to the needs of pregnant women. It's designed to help relieve aches and pains, reduce stress, and prepare you for labour.
Benefits of pregnancy massages include:
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Reduced swelling in arms and legs
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Eased aches and pains in the back, shoulders, neck, hips, and pelvis
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Better sleep
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Reduced stress hormones
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Lower blood pressure
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Decreased fluid retention
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Improved circulation
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Enhanced mood and decreased anxiety
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Better skin nourishment
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Reduced cramping
Sports Massage
A sports massage is a deep tissue massage that can help with a variety of goals, including:
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Improved circulation: Sports massages can help improve circulation and blood flow.
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Reduced lactic acid: Sports massages can help prevent lactic acid build up.
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Injury prevention: Sports massages can help prevent injuries and muscle soreness.
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Improved performance: Sports massages can help improve performance and endurance.
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Faster recovery: Sports massages can help athletes recover faster between games.
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Mental preparation: Sports massages can help athletes mentally prepare for competition.
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Relaxation: Sports massages can help relax muscles and relieve stress.
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Improved flexibility: Sports massages can help improve flexibility and range of motion.
Sports massages can be used before, during, and after training. They can be tailored to different sports and injuries, and can include a variety of techniques, such as kneading, wringing, hacking, trigger pointing, and assisted stretching.
Whole Body Massage
Enjoy an hour of a whole body massage starting from the head and working down the body, front and back.
Leg & Foot Massage
​A leg and foot massage is a relaxing treatment that can help relieve tension and fatigue in your legs and feet. The massage can also improve circulation, strengthen muscles, and improve the appearance of your skin
lymphatic Massage
​Lymphatic drainage massage relieves swelling that occurs when illness or medical treatment clogs your lymphatic system. Lymphatic massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to move excess fluid buildup away from your tissues and toward working lymph vessels and lymph nodes so they can get rid of toxins in your body.