Treatments

Manual Therapeutic and Intuitive

The techniques I practice are manual therapeutic and intuitive. They all reflect my desire to awaken and work with the healing systems that already exist in your own body, mind and spirit and to integrate them with the classic massage therapy. This can change from treatment to treatment and each session involves finding the right balance of techniques for that given day.

Remedial Massage
Myofascial Release
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Pregnancy Massage
TFH Kinesiology
Trigger Point
Energetic work

Remedial massage

This popular treatment combines several remedial techniques for noticeable improvements. While results may take time, you will typically leave feeling lighter, more stretched, and better balanced. Patience with the process will lead to lasting, positive changes.

Stretching

Increasing the length of tight muscles allows for better movement of your joints and body overall. This can be done passively or actively. Sometimes clients will come to me and its very difficult to ease the tension in the tissues and this is where I would use a muscle balance under the term ‘hyperton-X’ which causes no pain to the client and where i can achieve some extension which may even have the effect of easing tissue to the point of being able to massage it.

Trigger Points

The objective of trigger point therapy is to release or soften a muscle knot to reduce and eliminate associated pain. This release happens by applying various levels of pressure to muscle knots, and then stretching the affected areas through a complete range of motion.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release therapy helps to reduce pain, improved mobility, and reduce muscle tension. Releasing tight fascia enhances flexibility, circulation, and posture, while promoting relaxation and stress relief. This therapy not only provides immediate comfort but also helps address the root causes of pain, leading to lasting improvements in movement and overall well-being.

Who is it for?

Sometimes it takes a life event to provoke the concept that you need to put yourself first! It maybe a landmark birthday, or an accident or illness or just realising that unless YOU make yourself the priority it is difficult to pull everything else together in this demanding environment!

I have clients from all walks of life coming to see me with a wide variety of issues to address. What I endeavour to do is teach them how to make changes as we go along, that it may not be possible to rectify the situation in one treatment however they will feel the improvement through the integration of my techniques.

General Maintenance & Well-Being Treatments

General maintenance & well-being treatments may be just what you need even if you think you feel fine. Today’s world reinforces bad habbits. Long periods commuting or at your desk or on your feet contribute to feeling less than optimal without you actually noticing.

Examples are: work tension, exercise tension, chronic headaches, joint stiffness.

Transitional Support Treatments

Surviving and thriving when life throws you challenges can be stressful. Transitional support therapy can help when dealing with day to day challenges. It relaxes and sooths providing a sense of ease and support in trying times.

Injury/Illness Recovery Treatments

When faced with a shock situation to the body it can affect someone in varying manners… physical and emotional. It may mean that parts of their body experience more pain, they may feel stiffness more as a form of reaction. I assess this, adapt the treatment protocol and work on my clients to improve their sense of well-being and self worth. Massage lessens pain and strains, increases mobility and certainly relaxes tired or injured muscles.

Examples are: a chronic condition, cancer treatment, a physical accident, motorcar accident, fibromyalgia, mental illness.

How Does Massage Therapy help achieve relief?

Massage therapy helps achieve relief by targeting tight muscles, reducing tension, and improving circulation. The manipulation of soft tissues promotes relaxation, which alleviates pain and reduces muscle stiffness. It also enhances blood flow, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to affected areas, aiding in healing and reducing inflammation. Additionally, massage therapy helps release endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, which can improve mood and decrease stress. Overall, it provides both physical and mental relief, supporting the body’s natural healing processes.