Swedish body massage
An invigorating yet deeply relaxing massage with varying pressure to suit your individual needs and help relieve muscular stress and overall tension. You may expect to enjoy a divine balance between blissful relaxation and reduced muscular strain. Any mental and emotional tension is also greatly eased through the treatment as you melt into a serene state of calm and inner wellness.
A good choice if you're new to receiving bodywork or massage therapy.
Back, neck and shoulders 40 minutes £35
60 minutes £40
Swedish targeted body work
As above but concentrating on either the upper body or lower body using massage techniques that focus on the deeper levels of muscle tissue to release chronic tension within the body.
60 minutes £40
Benefits of Swedish massage
Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility whilst easing tension beautifully. This therapy is very effective at helping alleviate the symptoms of stress and depression and easing anxiety levels.
The treatment encourages you to feel a deeper connection with your body as its soft tissues are soothed and relaxed. This in turn, encourages a busy mind to quieten whilst uplifting the spirit. Swedish body massage may also support quality sleep, which helps the body heal, repair, rest and rejuvenate more effectively so that the immune system can function well.
Swedish body massage also helps to release endorphins, the body's natural pain killer and reduces recovery time for strenuous workouts as it helps to eliminate subsequent aches and pains suffered by active people at all levels.
Holistic massage
The term 'holistic' comes from the Greek word 'holos' meaning whole. The holistic approach aims to restore balance within the body, taking into account the person's whole being not just their physical symptoms or ailments.
Holistic massage therapy therefore combines a therapeutic and nurturing process of touch that is adapted to your unique needs on the treatment day.
Fundamentally the approach with Holistic massage is based around oil based Swedish massage (using techniques such as effleurage, petrissage and percussion) but you may also expect me to incorporate various other relaxation techniques to truly enable you to deeply relax, restore and revive.
40 minutes £35
60 minutes £40
Integrated massage
This treatment combines techniques from many different massage styles and traditions as appropriate to give you a truly individual treatment that meets your physical and emotional needs on the day.
During our consultation we can decide on the blend of therapies you may require and find beneficial.
Reflexology and/ or Reiki elements may be included as appropriate.
60 minutes £40
Massage therapy is an ancient form of healing, used for thousands of years
All the above massage therapies are very much person centred treatments guided by principles of sensitivity, awareness and quality of touch.
Read more about how the role of massage therapy is changing in the world of healthcare:
Massage Therapy for Regular Health Maintenance
Massage Therapy for Regular Health Maintenance
Please note: though massage is a safe, very well established, complementary therapy (it does not replace medical treatment) there are some physical conditions which could be contra-indicatory to massage. If you are under your GP's care to help manage a serious condition then please do discuss this with me before booking your treatment. Many thanks.
