Treatments

Holistic massage has been developed as an antidote to the trials and stresses of modern day life. Using a sophisticated combination of essential oils and traditional massage strokes such as kneading, stretching and feathering, Holistic massage recognises the importance of a healthy body and mind. Aiming to treat both at the same time, Holistic massage leaves you feeling both wonderfully relaxed and invigorated.

Central to Holistic massage is the emphasis on the individuals needs. Each massage will be structured around these. I will choose the right techniques to suit each session, and it is unlikely that any treatment will ever be the same.

Benefits to you:

Physical

• Improve circulation
• Improve digestion
• Release toxins leading to clearer skin
• Relax muscles
• Improve joint mobility
• Reduce swelling
• Relieve aches and pains

Psychological

• Bring a feeling of calm and well-being
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Increase relaxation

Sports Massage therapy provides appropriate treatment to sportspersons before and after an event or competition. Using specialised techniques, possible injuries can be identified and treated before they reach the point of damage. In this way, Sports massage is a preventative method, which helps an athlete to stay fit and healthy during training.

With its many benefits, however, this form of treatment is in no way exclusive to athletes. An important part of Sports therapy focuses on posture and body alignment. I can analyse a person's posture and accurately identify which areas of the body require treatment. This helps to regain the body's natural balance, improving posture and gait, which in turn builds muscle tone and confidence. Such treatment makes one feel healthier, stronger, less stressed, and less prone to injury due to improved flexibility and mobility.

I can offer treatment in response to:

• Sports Injury
• Work Injury
• Bodily Aches & Pains
• Re-occurring injuries

I also provide the following:

• Pre and post event massage
• Posture realignment
• Foot evaluation
• Injury prevention
• Rehabilitation from injury
• Stretching and strengthening programmes

Benefits to you

Physical

• Stretches soft tissue
• Improves flexibility of muscles
• Relieves muscle tension
• Reduces muscle spasm
• Reduces swelling
• Increases blood circulation and temperature
• Helps muscles to become more pliable
• Reduces formation of scar tissue

Physiological

• Removes waste products
• Relieves pain
• Stimulates the nervous system
• Increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the soft tissue

Psychological

• Relieves tension and anxiety
• Stimulates physical activity
• Relieves pain
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Reiki is the Japanese word for universal life force which is energy surrounding all living things. It was discovered by Mikao Usai in the mid 1800's who was seeking a healing formula. Since then, the knowledge of these benefits have been passed onto Reiki master's to spread the word to one and all.

It is not a religion or cult but an eastern scentific healing system.

It is a safe, hands on therapy which promotes health and well-being at all levels:

• Mental
• Physical
• Emotional
• Spiritual

It can be given through clothes, across time and distance to humans and pets.

Chakra's

There are 7 Chakra's (circles) which are spiritual energy centres located on a person's aura which surrounds the physical body. These Chakra's react to light energy which causes them to vibrate at a certain frequency that relates to sound or a certain colour. If the energy which flows through the Chakra's is caused to slow or speed up, there becomes an imbalance. This may be due to emotional upset and/or stress which can lead to physical illness. A full treatment can restore harmony and balance to the body.

Each treatment should last for an hour. The first treatment will require a consultation beforehand. Three sessions are usually recommended to enable the client to achieve maximum benefits.

I am qualified in Reiki professional level 1 and 2 using the Usui system.

Benefits to you

• Works on many levels; mental, spiritual, body and emotional
• Adjusts to the needs of the receipient
• Re-establishes the spiritual balance and mental well-being
• A pleasant holistic and safe form of healing
• Works with animal and plants
• Supports the body's natural ability to heal itself
• Vitalises the body and soul
• Balances energy
• Promotes relaxation and loosens blocked energy
• Eradicates the body of toxins

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