MassageI believe that the aim of holistic massage is to treat the whole person. I see the body as one complete system and through my massage I treat not just the symptoms but also the causes of stress, discomfort and pain in the body. Holistic Massage can help to bring about many physical improvements such as releasing tight muscles, improving circulation, nervous function and joint mobility.
The basis of the techniques I use comes from Swedish Massage but I am also influenced by other massage techniques including Hawaiian lomi-lomi, shiatsu, Thai massage, myofascial release and reiki. I tune in to the person/body with an intuitive touch so that you receive longer lasting and more effective results from the treatment. I tailor my massage to suit the individual, offering a range of styles including light/deep, still/slow/dynamic, focusing on treating injuries, or just helping you to completely zone out and relax. |
ReflexologyReflexology is an ancient therapy that has been practiced for over 5000 years and an effective way of helping our bodies to relax and rebalance, bringing about positive physical and emotional changes and helping to restore vitality.
Various points on the feet, lower legs, hands and face have a direct connection to organs/systems in the body and by pressing on these points, to either sedate or stimulate them, changes can occur. It can be helpful in improving sleep, digestion, mood and general wellbeing and is deeply relaxing. Typically the treatment lasts for 60 minutes and is received in a semi-reclined position either in a chair or lying down on a couch. I can tailor treatments depending on what a client wants, and I often combine reflexology treatment with massage (usually back, neck and shoulders). |
Myofascial Release (MFR)Some people subscribe to the ‘no pain, no gain’ theory, but through my experience of treating many people over the years I believe that bodywork can be more effective when more subtle techniques are used, and these approaches can bring about the biggest positive changes to the body.
The fascial system is a continuous and uninterrupted 3D web throughout the body that feeds back to the central nervous system. Its function is like a shock absorber that gives us shape and helps us to resist stresses both internally and externally. As a continuous web, a restriction in one part of the body can lead to discomfort or pain in another part. Through trauma (either physical or emotional), poor posture, repetitive movements and surgeries, fascia can solidify and shorten causing distortions in the body. Fascia will lay down extra collagen fibres along the lines of tension and because of its continuous nature, this can pull on other areas of the body causing pain and restriction of movement. MFR techniques are safe, gentle and effective in getting positive and lasting results by freeing up myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain and restore function. |