Benefits and Types of Massage

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slow strokes using finger and elbow pressure. It helps loosen muscle tissue, releases toxins from muscles and gets blood and oxygen circulating properly.

It can help ease:

• chronic pain
• limited mobility
• recovery from injuries (e.g whiplash, falls, sports injuries, sciatica)
• postural problems
• muscle tension or spasm

THAI YOGA MASSAGE

Is an ancient healing form of massage. The concept is of an energy system that travel through the body on pathways called 'sen' lines. It works to free blockages and stimulate the flow of energy, assisting the body in its natural tendency to self healing. This is done through ryhthmic manipulation of the sen lines and mobilizing the joints through hatha yoga stretches.

General pressure is used using thumbs, palms, feet and elbow on energy lines and accupressue points. Treatment is done on a mat on the floor wearing loose clothing and can take up to 2 hours. You will walk out feeling taller and looser with great ease of movement.

HAWIIAN MASSAGE

Ka Kuna massage or Lomi Lomi is an ancient healing form of massage originating from the medicine people of Hawaii. Ko huna combines the use of breath and energy with a variety of massage strokes to release areas of congestion in the body using gentle and rhythmic application of thumbs, knuckles, foremarms and elbows.

Ka Huna relaxes the nervous system, increases circulation and creates a great sense of well-being. It's great for maintaining optimum health and relieving pain from injury and illness.

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Indian head massage is a treatment based on old Ayurvedic techniques involving work on the upper back, shoulders,neck. scalp and face. A variety of massage movements are used to relieve accumulated tension and stimulat circulation and restore joint movement. It can help reduce fatigue and increase mental clarity and relax and rejuvenate.

REIKI

Reiki is a japanese technique used for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. If one's "life force energy", is low then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

In the treatment healing energy in transferred from practitioner to patient, a technique which is deeply relaxing as mind and body become more balanced. Treatment is done fully clothed on a table.