Wood  Therapy Massage

With its roots in both South American and ancient Eastern traditions, this massage targets stubborn knots and blocked lymph vessels by combining  the rhythmic strokes of Swedish Massage and the controlled pressure of differently shaped wooden massage tools.

These wooden tools are excellent at relaxing and toning the muscles as they have curved sides that contour and sculpt and some have knobbly bits and move in a rolling motion ~ which is great at breaking up cellulite.

This massage boosts the circulation of blood which carries nutrients and oxygen around the body and increases detoxification of the lymphatic system ~ which assists in the recovery of tired muscles.

The treatment

I will start by massaging your back and the backs of your legs with Grapeseed Oil and the fluid stretching strokes of Swedish massage. I will gradually introduce a range of wooden massage tools.

After you have turned over I will massage the front of your legs and your feet,  your arms and your hands.

If comfortable for you, I will include a short treatment on your abdomen to aid digestion.

I will finish with a gentle neck, face and scalp treatment.  This releases tension in the jaw and helps deter tension and sinus headaches by soothing the network of nerve endings and blood vessels in these areas which are often constricted due to stress, posture, over exertion and over thinking!

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Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is the basis of all of my treatments and uses five specific techniques to generate deep relaxation; the gliding strokes of Effleurage, the gentle kneading of Petrissage, the circular motion of Friction, the hand cupping and finger tip drumming sensation of Tapotement, and the soft shaking movements of Vibration.

Swedish massage effectively releases tension from muscles which improves mobility in joints. 

The treatment

This is a full body treat that starts with you lying on your front so that I can massage your back and the backs of your legs, and finishes with you lying face up so  I can massage the front of your legs and your arms and hands and end with an invigorating neck, face and scalp massage.

Swedish massage pumps away metabolic waste to be filtered out of the body which can lead to increased urination following a treatment.

Drinking extra water helps to flush the remaining toxins out of your system and to stay hydrated as your body recovers.

It can be common that the following 24-48 hours after a massage people develop mild temporary tenderness in areas of the body treated as it adjusts to the benefits of the therapy.  

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Hot Stone  Massage 

A Hot Stone Massage alleviates deep tension in the muscles and surrounding fascia fibres whilst boosting blood and lymph flow to deeply detoxify and nourish your body.

The use of hot stones originated from Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system. They have been used throughout Asia for thousands of years to ease health imbalance.

The treatment:

I combine Grapeseed oil rich in Vitamin E and Omega-6  with Swedish Massage techniques to loosen your muscles before I add the wholesome warmth of the stones.

I start by placing heated stones upon a towel along your spine to relax your core and I will begin massaging the backs of your legs and the soles of your feet.

I will remove the stones and towel from your spine and massage your back and shoulders with freshly warmed stones.

After you turn over, I place  stones on the towel above your Heart centre and Solar Plexus and some smaller stones on cotton pads above your eyes.

I will massage the front of your legs and both of your feet and place smaller stones between your toes before massaging your arms and hands.

I end this treatment with a restorative face, neck and scalp treatment using both fingertips and stones which can improve skin tone, reduce puffiness and encourage circulation to the hair follicles to help it shine.

If you do not wish to have your scalp massaged this is fine just let me know. If you would rather have your face massaged without stones this is also your choice.

My hope is that you leave feeling uplifted and revived.

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45 minute slots

This is for if you would rather have an appointment to focus on one particular area needing a massage like your back and shoulders, or tired achy  legs and feet ~ I offer slightly shorter massage sessions with or without stones and wood tools.

I also offer

Reiki Seichem as a stand alone treatment and as a shorter session.

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