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Deep Tissue Massage, as the name suggests, reaches the deeper layers of tissue. This treatment type should only be used for those in general good health! It is used to break down or alleviate tension, tight/shortened muscle fibres, tight fascia, adhesions, contractures, muscle cramps or spasms (though sometimes gentler works better), scar tissue and pressure points such as trigger points throughout the body. This massage is particularly beneficial for athletes, MS, contractures, cerebral palsy, some historic injuries and for those who have poor posture and sit for long periods of time. I use Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release sometimes when performing Sports and Remedial Massage but having said that I will always work within your own particular level of comfort. Deep tissue isn't suitable for everyone, if you are in a lot of pain I will only ever use a very light pressure regardless of the treatment you choose! Deep tissue used wrongly can cause you to tense up, sometimes worsening the pain you are in and risking putting you into a state of healing crisis. 

This treatment is designed specifically for those living with cancer. It can be done immediately after diagnosis, throughout your cancer treatment and well into full recovery and beyond. Anyone who has ever had a cancer diagnosis should opt for this treatment above all others as it will be tailored to your specific needs and better yet it comes at a discounted price! I received funding for this course from Nancy's Natters with the stipulation that a discount be offered but I was more than happy either way to be able to help such a worthy cause. I had the privilege to be trained by the lovely Gayle MacDonald who quite literally wrote the book on oncology massage (Medicine hands). She developed a course that has been used to train massage therapists right across the world. A lot of research and experience went into ensuring that this is the safest form of treatment on offer! It is a comfort based, client led massage that helps give you back some choice on how you might want to care for your body.

This is a muscle tone machine that was developed for use within the beauty industry to help aid slimming as part of a weight loss program. I bought this machine purely to help anyone struggling to regain control of their muscles. Anyone experiencing discomfort for a whole wide range of issues where muscle weakness is the main problem will benefit from working on their core muscles. In some cases such as post surgery this can be really difficult to regain. This machine can help you to regain the tone in your stomach, back, gluts, legs and arms and is the equivalent to a four hour workout in the gym! It works by mimicking the electrochemical signal sent by the brain to the muscles to make the muscle contract. It does it in such a way as to avoid any unwanted strain on the body that can sometimes happen with regular exercise through having a bad posture. If however you have any metal pins, plates or devices fitted in your body, including the coil or a pacemaker, then you should avoid this kind of treatment.

Sports Massage and Advanced Remedial Massage can help aid in relieving aches, pains and tension whilst also helping to correct postural imbalances, poor mobility and movement patterns. It is a great way to help prevent and treat sports injuries and it also helps those suffering from a whole range of medical conditions including things like MS, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff issues, spinal lesions and arthritis. Included is soft or deep tissue massage (at a level you can tolerate), APR physical tests, Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, Mobilisation techniques, Myofascial Release, Positional Release Techniques and Postural Exercise and Stretching advice. 

This treatment, mainly used for assessment is not available on its own and is NOT like manipulation! This is a soft tissue technique that can be used to apply pressure  without force upon the joints to help realign them. The technique involves the slow movement, stretch or compression of a joint (whilst keeping within its normal range of motion), to asses and feel for any issues that you may have there. Sometimes using a strap for larger joints it can also provide a gentle traction depending upon the results needing to be achieved. Particularly good for improving joint health this technique is sometimes included in the Sports and Remedial Massage wherever it may be needed. The stretching part is NOT recommended for those with joint hyper mobility issues.

Aromatherapy massage involves the use of essential (and highly concentrated) plant based oils and a carrier base oil. Specially blended on the day to suit your individual needs, this very relaxing Soft Tissue Massage can be tailor made to help with a variety of issues. The essential oil molecules are not only inhaled but also absorbed through the skin as well and it includes reflexology pressure point therapy on the feet too. This treatment also includes a special FREE home care gift to complement your treatment that allows you to take what's left of your blended oils home in either a pretty glass roll on bottle or in a glass jar with moisturising cream making what I'm offering with this treatment truly unique and very good value indeed!!

Indian Head Massage is based upon traditional techniques that have been used in India for hundreds of years. It's benefits include migraine and headache relief, the promotion of good hair growth and condition, the stimulation of lymphatic drainage, the relief of insomnia and fatigue, it reduces the symptoms of anxiety and depression, renews your energy levels and can help boost your memory capabilities. It is a very relaxing and sometimes spiritual massage done fully covered/clothed and mainly chair based either with or without the seated massage adaptation of a head rest. It can also be done lying down upon request. It includes the head, neck, face, shoulders and upper arms. 

Sometimes I like to use a few of these moves at the end of a Swedish or Remedial massage session if time allows, particularly if you are stressed and suffer from mental health issues. It's a great way to re-balance your chakras and an easy "quick fix" or more affordable alternative to the other types of massage I offer. 

Swedish Massage is a soft tissue massage designed to melt away muscle tension, relax your body and mind and improve the flow of blood and lymph back to your heart. It is extremely therapeutic as it decreases muscle toxins, increases oxygen levels and T-cells in the blood stream and helps improve flexibility in the body. It can also help with fluid retention, digestive issues, general aches, pains and so much more! Its techniques are the basis for ALL massage modalities so expect to see some of these moves used in other treatments too. This treatment can also be stimulating to the tissues when tapotement is used which is a tapping, clapping or hacking type movement.

This very gentle Massage is used to help eliminate toxins and pressure in the lymphatic vessels by pushing any excess lymphatic fluid back up the body to the organs of elimination such as the spleen, liver and lymph nodes. This type of fluid retention is often quite visible in the lower legs and arms as swelling and it can come about via injury, arthritis, surgery or illness. You should always see a Doctor first just to check that the swelling isn't something more serious! For those with a severe lymphoedema problem this treatment would be ineffective without bandaging and I have yet to train in this part of the treatment but I plan to at some point.

Hot/Cold Stone Massage uses Lava Stones, Marble Stones and Jade Gem stones and can include some mixed gem stone placement too. For this particular massage the stones can be used hot or cold to massage you and it is often paired with a Swedish Massage or Remedial Deep tissue massage as well. This is like two types of massage in one treatment, a hand and a stone massage! If someone offering you this treatment has simply placed the stones on your skin and left you to relax without offering you a massage then you have been sold short!!

The Hot Lava Stones are pre-heated in warm water and used along with warm oil to massage you to help relax and ease muscle tension. 

The Cold Marble Stones are pre-cooled in cold water to massage you and to soothe or invigorate the skin. It can also help relieve inflammation, improving mobility, easing aches and pains and making it particularly good post injury.

Alternatively Jade stones can be used either warm or cold for their more emotion balancing and rejuvenating properties.  

If you prefer you can alternate between the Hot and Cold Stones for a more invigorating massage! (This version is much nicer than you might think). 

To finish, as an extra add on you can have a gemstone therapy 'well woman' treatment! There's not just a good selection of gem stones for realigning your chakras, there's also a Jade comb to help promote healthy hair growth (used in conjunction with nourishing hair oils), and there's Jade facial rollers and a Gua Sha tool which are used for their anti ageing facial properties too (used in conjunction with anti ageing essential oils and serums for an even greater effect). For best results combine it with the Jade Body stones and a special 'well woman' essential oil blend to help rebalance your hormones, your mood and improve your skin tone and texture. This treatment might be particularly good for those going through the peri-menopause, menopause and beyond. (I'm hoping to do a course dedicated specifically to treating the menopause which might change and adapt what I can offer for this particular issue).

All in all this is probably one of the most comprehensive set of stone treatments you'll likely see locally especially at this price!!

With this treatment you can have your Hot or Cold Stones Massage along with either the Swedish or Remedial massage, including an Indian Head Massage and Aromatherapy oils too! It has the widest range of both mental and physical health benefits. What also helps make this so luxurious is that it includes everything you could possibly need in one calming chilled out session. Included if you want is the use of the electric heated under blanket, an extra soft fleece top blanket and pillow cases, luxurious towelling bedcovers, a super soft warm fleece blanket, mittens and booties, heated aromatherapy oils, steamy hot towels to remove any excess oil and towelling drapes which have pockets for the hot stones heated in the towel warmer for even extra warmth should you want it. The perfect way to warm yourself up from head to toe! Alternatively you can switch the heat completely for cold or have an alternating hot and cold stone massage along with uplifting oils for a more invigorating massage and a more enlivening, refreshing effect. Gift vouchers are available for this truly unique pampering session. Choose from either the full body or upper body versions and express what elements you would prefer to include on the day.

As the name suggests this is a massage that is done sat down using the upper part of a seated massage chair placed on a desk or bed with you sat in an ordinary chair or wheelchair behind it making it particularly useful for those that cannot lye down on the treatment couch. It's particularly useful for people with weight issues, breathing difficulties, pregnancy or any other type of mobility or medical issue. Incredibly comfortable to use it can be used in combination with either the gentler Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Oncology massage or the deeper Remedial Massage techniques. For obvious reasons this one is for the back, neck, head, face and shoulder area only. Fully adjustable with removable parts my version allows for the growing pregnant belly to be accommodated much more easily than the average massage chair allows. 

If you are pregnant and looking for a treat like this, please be aware that I cannot treat you in your first trimester for safety reasons. (I plan at some point to do a pregnancy specific massage course so as to be able to meet the needs of the pregnant lady even more effectively in the future)

Seated massage can also be done fully clothed if you like.