Sports Massage

Many people presume that sports massage is solely for sports people - it is not!

Sports massage is for anyone who desires a deep massage that really works the muscles. It's invaluable to athletes who need pre and post event work - either relaxing or invigorating the muscles in preparation for a competition, and then afterwards flushing them out - helping the sore muscles detoxify, realign and heal in preparation for the next bout of action.

For those who don't play sports but perhaps work in an office environment, sitting in the same position for long periods, or carrying out repetitive tasks, sports massage is ideal. It is extremely effective for loosening tight muscles and refreshing aching limbs.

Remedial Massage

Remedial massage is a massage technique that provides a remedy to muscular dysfunction. It separates scar tissue and realigns muscle tissue, with an aim to restore the body to a pain free, balanced state. It uses such techniques as Soft Tissue Release (STR) Neuromuscular Technique (NMT) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Sometimes Remedial massage can be a little uncomfortable, but only in a way that you will instinctively know is beneficial. You are never taken beyond your limit and are encouraged to communicate freely.

I strongly encourage stretching techniques that can be used outside of clinic time and focusing on investigating, and if necessary changing habits that are causing muscular distress. This maximises the effect of the treatment, making it more worthwhile for your body and more cost effective for your wallet

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage uses similar techniques as sports massage and Swedish massage but it is a much gentler form. It aims to soothe, relax and de-stress. It's the sort of massage your Granny might enjoy after a long day out with her Grandchildren.

A Combination of Treatments

All of these massage techniques are drawn upon to provide you with the massage that YOU want. And if you're not sure what you want? Don't worry; you're in experienced hands that will quickly get a feel of what is 'right'. The whole process is all about YOU and what is right for YOU - so please don't ever feel like you have to put up with pressure that is too heavy, or too light!

Benefits of Massage

Massage provides an excellent and highly effective treatment for stress. It has been proven to help treat the following:

• Muscular aches and pains
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Digestive disorders
• Bad circulation
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Fatty tissue deposits
• Build up of waste products within the body
• Deficit of natural feel good and pain-killing chemicals

After treatment you will feel deeply calm and refreshed. You will feel a heightened sense of 'body awareness', which can help you discover how much tension is being carried in your body. This can initiate a journey in modifying your own physical and emotional responses to stress