Swedish/Eastern body massage, like many other types of massage, is one way people can relieve stress and tension in their lives. The movements used in these massages are similar to the way the body circulates blood. Because of this, massage can promote healthy circulation, increase blood flow, and help the body remove metabolic waste more quickly and effectively. Better circulation not only helps you feel better, but improves overall health since increased circulation and blood flow means other organs can work more effectively
Deep tissue massage offers both physical and psychological benefits. Unlike other massage techniques that focus on relaxation, deep tissue massage helps to treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that’s mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduce tension in muscle and tissue. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.”
Some people may turn to a hot stone massage as a way of relaxing after a stressful or tense time. During a hot stone massage, the techniques of a regular massage are applied. However, the therapist also works with hot stones that are placed on specific parts of the body. The stones are smooth and flat and usually made of the volcanic rock type called basalt. These particular stones are chosen because they retain heat. Stones are used to massage the body, this allows the therapist to get deeper into the muscles without more pressure, helping their client to relax. In addition to deep relaxation, there are many benefits to having a hot stone massage They include: Pain relief Stress reduction Muscle tension Improved sleep The hot stone massage is a combination of these super-smooth stones and complementing oils with steady pressure (either full body or targeted areas) to warm muscles, tendons and ligaments, which can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.
Aromatherapy massage not only has powerful physical, emotional and mental effects but it is also described as a great relaxing and rejuvenating experience. The benefits of aromatherapy massage affect a wide range of health conditions of nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, immune and muscular systems. During an aromatherapy massage, you inhale these essential oil molecules or absorb them through your skin. They are thought to promote beneficial changes in your mind and body by affecting the limbic system, a region of the brain known to influence the nervous system.
Choose from the following oils
Relaxing
This calming oil contains Geranium, Clary-Sage, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, and Petit-Grain essential oils. Geranium is an antiseptic and antifungal oil. Clary-Sage is a stress relieving and relaxing oil. Ylang-Ylang oil has soothing and anxiety relief properties.
Muscle Relief
· A godsend for the tension built up with intense exercise, the muscle relief is a powerhouse. Based on Grapeseed oil and packed with Pure oils. It stiffens and eases aching muscles and joints.
· The sweet-scented medical aroma of Eucalyptus reduces muscle pain, while Wintergreen and Rosemary target inflammation, helping to drain toxins and rejuvenate fatigued bodies and minds.
Invigorate
· This oil is perfect for clients who want to add a tang to their massages.
· Guaranteed to revive the most exhausted souls, this glorious oil contains the broad effects of Lemongrass, Basil and Ginger essential oils.
· Basil oil is commonly used for its antidepressant qualities- ideal for clients who need an emotional uplift- while Lemongrass provides essential relief from digestive issues
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an oil derived from the cannabis plant. Possible health benefits include reducing inflammation and pain. All cannabinoids produce effects in the body by interacting with cannabinoid receptors, which form part of the endocannabinoid system. The body produces two receptors:
CB1 receptors are present throughout the body, particularly in the brain. They co-ordinate movement, pain, emotion, mood, thinking, appetite, memories, and other functions.
CB2 receptors are more common in the immune system. They affect inflammation and pain. CBD oil his thought to have a huge range of potential health benefits and uses, including reduction of pain, soothing anxiety, fighting chronic diseases, improving mood, eliminating depression, preventing inflammatory arthritis, protecting the immune system, balancing the metabolism, aiding sleep disorders, and healing the skin.”
Honey Back Massage
The benefits of honey for the skin is the detoxification and extreme hydration that it provides. It contains many minerals and vitamins essential for keeping the skin moist all day, and in the long term, makes it appear more flexible and retain its natural elasticity. The enzymes present in our Raw Organic Honey, enables it to easily seep into the skin while conditioning it and softening it from deep within resulting in hydrated and nourished skin.
Indian head massage may help increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, may improve blood circulation and lymphatic flow, can free knots of muscular tension, may relax connective tissue, and may aid in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products.
Possible benefits of Indian head massage include: relieves stress, tension, anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis.
Clients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate.
A soothing and relaxing leg and foot massage will help the body unwind, improve blood circulation and relax the nerves. It can help improve your blood circulation. Also, can increase energy by releasing any blockages that hold back energy and relieving symptoms of stress and fatigue. It helps stimulate the muscles around your lower leg and feet, reduces stiffness and pain. A leg and foot massage is generally accepted as being able to reduce perception of pain swollen legs and relieve restless leg syndrome.
The Thai hot compresses are ideal for alleviating pain, stiff, sore or pulled muscles and ligaments, chronic back aches, arthritis, even skin conditions, migraines and chronic stress or anxiety. The blend of traditional Thai herbs used in these compresses has a relaxing and invigorating effect on the body and mind, soothing sore and overworked muscles while giving the body’s energy reserves a huge boost. The herbs in each compress possess properties that are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent and antioxidant.
Thai Reflexology
The benefits of a foot reflexology session are many, improved circulation, increased energy, often an increased sense of calmness & serenity. It not only soothes the feet, it may also ease aches & pains throughout the whole body