These styles of massage focus on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissues, targeting specific areas of tightness and restriction. It works to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body, to allow for tissue detoxification and healing.
This type of massage is ideal for sports people, chronic pain syndromes, injuries and those with severe muscle tension. Swedish Massage is a relaxation massage that targets the uppermost layer of muscles. It utilises long, gliding strokes, as well as kneading techniques to induce relaxation and relief of tension.
This deeply relaxing style of massage utilises smooth basalt rocks that have been warmed to body temperature. Placed on specific parts of the body or used to glide across the body to release tension, hot stone massage gently warms the muscles to improve circulation and ease discomfort.
An MLD involves light mechanical stretching of the connective tissue. This moves the lymphatic fluid under the skin towards the lymphatic nodes, where fluid is filtered. An MLD is great for detoxification, reducing oedema due to injury or lymphedema, and is great pre and post surgery. A side-lying massage using specific pillow support, this beautiful therapy eases the discomfort of pregnancy and soothes the nervous system. Pregnancy massage helps to prepare the body for labour and also gives the expectant mother some well-deserved pampering.
This therapy can be safely performed from 13 weeks gestation. A great way to improve the skin tone, facial massage eases tension, relaxes the upper body, assists in lymphatic drainage and improves the circulation. Incorporated into this treatment is cleansing and exfoliation of the skin, gua sha, and massage of the chest, neck and scalp. Facial massage is an excellent therapy for those with TMJ dysfunction, or in need of skin rejuvenation.
