Holistic & Sports/Deep Tissue Massage

Holistic Massage is highly relaxing and based on Swedish massage techniques. The massage strokes tend to be longer and more fluid, whilst shorter, smaller strokes are used to warm up the muscles and reduce any tension or ‘knots’ in the muscles and connective tissues. The massages are relaxing & with the additional focus applied to the knots, this helps to disperse any tightness in the area and encourage more localised blood flow into the muscle.

Sports Massage is frequently used for the prevention and recovery of sports and activity related injuries and can play a very useful role during training and in the run up to and recovery period from a sports event.   However, it is not only beneficial to the sports person as the techniques used can also help to alleviate and prevent general day to day and work related aches and pains.  Sitting at a desk all day places pressure on your back, neck and shoulders which can lead to muscle imbalance and tension. 

This type of massage is designed to release muscle tension and is commonly used to increase joint and tissue flexibility throughout the body. Sports Massage can use a variety of techniques for a variety of injuries and conditions. Techniques such as, soft tissue release, myofascial release and neuromuscular techniques are often used. 

Old injuries also benefit from sports massages as the process breaks down scar tissue and the technique stimulates blood flow in the body. This increase in blood flow helps the healing process of the damaged tissue wherever that may be.

Holistic/Sports massage will help to:

• Improve the condition of your muscles

• Remove lactic acid build-up

• Remove tension

• Help with muscle repair

• Can focus on the area of pain

Prices

30 Minute Session £38

45 Minute Session £48

60 Minute Session £58

90 Minute Session £78

Therapists available to offer this therapy: Sam, Jo, Sophie, Toni or Susan

Hot Bamboo Massage

Bamboo was considered a powerful healing tool in ancient China, Japan and Indonesia. Bamboo still symbolises life, energy, prosperity, longevity and fertility in these cultures. Today though, it is making an impressive comeback as a bodywork tool and coveted beauty ingredient around the globe. And for all the right reasons!

Using Bamboo for Bodywork for use in massage, usually consists of seven hollow bamboo sticks of different lengths and diameters which are used during the treatment.

Typically the degree of pressure alternates between firm and soft, depending on the physical and mental issues being addressed in the session. All parts of the body are affected in some manner with the bamboo.

Depending on client needs, bamboo can also be combined with Thai, Lymphatic Drainage and Ayurvedic techniques. Some masseurs combine it with elements of Shiatsu to stimulate acupuncture pressure points. The smaller sticks on their own can be used to apply pressure and activate specific points in hands and feet during a reflexology session.

Like any form of massage, there are numerous physical, mental and emotional benefits. At minimum, it produces a deep sense of relaxation, serenity and inner wellbeing.

Bamboo massage will help to:

• Reactivates and stimulates blood circulation

• Relieves migraines

• Can improve sleep quality and help insomnia

• Helps alleviate arthritic pain, particularly in the neck and shoulders

• Improves nervous system functions and sensory nerve perception

• Increases joint and muscle flexibility

• Assists to remove lactic acid to reduce pain

Prices

30 Minute Session £38

45 Minute Session £48

60 Minute Session £58

90 Minute Session £78

Therapists available to offer this therapy: Sam & Jo

Hot Stones Massage

Hot stone massage is a speciality massage where smooth, heated basalt stones are used by the therapist by placing them or rubbing them on the body. The heat from the stones leads to deep relaxation and to warming up of the tight muscles enabling the therapist to work more deeply and more quickly.

These beautiful stones come in different sizes. For performing specific massage strokes, the massage therapist places smaller tooling stones and for treatment for a longer time and placing the larger stones at one spot of the body. 

Using slow and gentle strokes in a way that help yo feel safe and grounded, comforted and calm.  Hot stone massages also help in releasing toxins, relieving pain and improving circulation. 

Hot Stone Massage will help to:

• Relieve muscle spasm,  pain, tension & improve the muscle relaxation.

• Releases toxins & improves skin appearance

• Significantly reduce stress & anxiety

• Improves blood circulation and flow of energy

• Helps to promote better sleeps

• Helps to reduce & manage stress

• Helps to create a sense of comfort and warmth

• Helps in decreasing cancer symptoms

• Helps in relieving the symptoms of autoimmune diseases

• Helps in increasing joint flexibility.

Prices

30 Minute Session £38

45 Minute Session £48

60 Minute Session £58

90 Minute Session £78

Therapists available to offer this therapy: Sophie, Jo, Toni & Susan