Massage
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Deep Tissue Massage is a powerful form of remedial massage that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue, but unlike classic Swedish massage the movements are generally slower and the pressure deeper and more focused on specific areas of tension and pain.
Once having experienced Deep Tissue Massage, many people continue to choose this form of massage over lighter styles such as Swedish massage for the increased degree of relaxation, alleviation of pain, and the generally longer lasting benefits that it provides.
Deep Tissue Massage can help treat various conditions including:
• Chronic pain (e.g. fibromyalgia)
• Limited mobility (e.g. stiff neck/shoulders)
• Recovery from injury (e.g. whiplash, sports injuries)
• Repetitive strain injury (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow)
• Painful joints (e.g. osteo-arthritis)
• Lower back pain
• Muscle strains or spasms (e.g. from poor posture, improper lifting)
Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage (or champissage) is a simple, non-invasive therapy that works to reduce muscle tension in the shoulders, upper arms, back, neck, scalp & face. It involves the therapist using their hands to knead, rub & squeeze the body’s soft tissues, such as the muscles.
Indian head massage is a delicate treatment massaging pressure points which will leave you perfectly relaxed.
Originating in China in 3,000BC, massage is the oldest & perhaps best known of all complementary & alternative (CAM) therapies. Indian head massage is based on the ancient ayurvedic healing system in India. Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic healing system, which combines natural therapies & encompasses the mind, body & spirit. It strives to restore balance & inner harmony to the mind, body & spirit to improve the health of an individual. Indian head massage is a delicate treatment massaging pressure points which will leave you perfectly relaxed.
Indian head massage was brought to the UK by Narendra Mehta in 1978 following his disappointment that western massage treatments always finished at the neck. The western Indian head massage is a “dry” treatment & does not include the use of oils, however, treatments can be performed dry or with the use of oils depending on the individual. The treatment you will receive is partly based on Mehta’s champissage Indian head massage sequence & a combination of other advanced massage movements specifically designed to be effective on the head & scalp.
Indian head massage & hand reflexology can be combined & are especially effective in treating repetitive strain injury.
Indian head massage can help with a range of ailments:
- headaches
- facial palsy
- sinusitis
- facial hypertension
- carpal tunnel syndrome due to referred pain
- frozen shoulder
- tinnitus
- bruxism
- migraine
- neck & upper back pain
Specific beneficial effects include:
- an increase in vitality
- promoting total relaxation
- helping to improve condition of the skin
- helping to stimulate hair growth
- helping with mental fatigue & improving concentration levels
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aiding detoxification of the body
