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Reflexology

Reflexology is a natural holistic therapy based on the discovery that there are points on the hands and feet that correspond to the organs, systems and structures within the entire body. This corresponding relationship is called a “ Reflex”. Using a therapeutic touch the practitioner stimulates these points on the hands or feet. The holistic approach of reflexology focuses on treating the body as a whole as opposed to treating individual symptoms. How does it work? By using specific pressure massage techniques applied to nerve endings on the hands or feet, encourage the relaxation response. When the body is relaxed change may ...

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment with the controlled use of aromatic essential oils. This aims to produce a physical, spiritual, emotional and mental sense of well being. The oils are aromatic substances that have been extracted from various plant materials such as flowers. Leaves, seeds, bark and roots. How does it work? Each pure essential oil has distinct therapeutic properties which can be blended for inhalation or when mixed together with high quality vegetable carrier oil, can be used for massage. These properties can improve the body’s natural function and so helps to prevent disease, enhancing the health of the mind and ...

Hot Stones Massage

Hot stones therapy uses Basalt volcanic stones which when used in harmony with a massage help to balance, restore and bring you to perfect harmony with you life. You will feel uplifted and grounded. How does it work? The Basalt stones, which are grey in colour are the most recommended type of volcanic stone to use in Hot Stones Therapy because they are of the non-porous and smooth texture, therefore they have the ability to retain their heat for up to 45 minutes. Their high ferruginous components will improve the blood flow and relax the muscles. Benefits of a Hot Stone Massage Increases circulation, ...

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is the manipulation of muscles by way of different techniques being used by the practitioner. Massage dates thousands of years ago and is known to benefit the aching body through a hands on approach How does it work? Due to the tension carried in the muscles from exersion or exercise lactic acid forms creating tired and sore muscles. They cannot ease without the aid of new oxygenated blood flushing them out via the lymphatic system. Tendons and muscle fibres within the body need to be streched to release pain and toxins. swedish massage warms the areas of the body with ...

Thai Foot Massage

Thai Foot Massage is a treatment of the hands, legs and feet that involves physically stretching and massaging to open Sen ( energy) There are10 major energy lines that run throughout the body from the top of the head down to the soles of the feet, where they end as pressure points. It is these that provide a map of the whole body and the organs. By stimulating these we are able to encourage the mind and body to restore its own natural healthy balance therefore keeping the whole body harmonised. How does it work? By stretching and manipulating the reflex points ...

Hopi Ear Candling

Hopi Ear candles have been used by many cultures as an effective natural therapy since ancient times. Ear candles have a purely physical function and create a light suction action and the movement of the flame creates a vibration of air in the ear candle, generating a massage like effect on the eardrum How does it work? The treatment is carried out whilst you are lying on a massage couch. The candle is then placed in the outer ear and ignited. The warm air softens any debris and excess ear wax, which may be released from the ear naturally over a ...

Reiki

Reiki is a gentle, safe and non intrusive healing technique that is effective for both physical conditions and for helping you to find your emotional balance. Its works primarily on the spiritual level moving through to the mental, emotional and physical body. Reiki is a form of energy healing work. It is a technique where a Reiki practitioner uses variations of "laying of hands" on, or just above, the physical body and acts as a "channel" of a higher source of healing energy. This energy source vibrates at a very high frequency that is channeled through the practitioner and ...

Indian Head Massage

Indian head massage is based on Ayurveda techniques involving working on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face using massage oils. It has been practised in India for over a thousand years How does it work? The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders. The Benefits of Indian Head Massage It is particularly good for Relieving stress, tension, fatigue and insomnia Headaches, migraine and sinusitis Improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow Frees knots of muscular tension and relaxes connective tissues Aids in the elimination of accumulated toxins and ...

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is the manipulation of muscles by way of different techniques being used by the practitioner. Massage dates thousands of years ago and is known to benefit the aching body through a hands on approach

How does it work?

Due to the tension carried in the muscles from exersion or exercise lactic acid forms creating tired and sore muscles. They cannot ease without the aid of new oxygenated blood flushing them out via the lymphatic system. Tendons and muscle fibres within the body need to be streched to release pain and toxins. swedish massage warms the areas of the body with slow stroking movements before going in deeper to break down the knots and tight stressed areas.

Benefits of swedish massage

Increases blood circulation bringing more oxygen and nutrients into the muscles
Increases lymphactic drainage removing toxins form the body
Increased sebum production helping to improve the skins suppleness and resistance to infections
Warms muscles and helps release lactic acids
Aids mobility as muscles are stretched
Reduces stress and anxiety

What happens during a treament?

You are covered with towels during the treatment and the only area of the body exposed is the area worked on by the practitoner. You will be laying on the massage couch and oils are applied. Slow massage techniques are applied first to warm the muscles before deeper hacking and kneading movements take place

What will I feel?

A complete relaxation and feeling of being re-energised

Treatment Time 60 minutes £35

All treatments are Holistic for the Mind, Body and Spirit.

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