Aromatherapy Massage

What is Aromatherapy massage good for?

Ayurweda Massage

An ancient, traditional, Indian healing method which aims to create harmony and well-being within the body. An Ayurwedic therapist is trained to focus on the "marma points (vital energy points)" where your "dosha" resides. These are a very important part of Ayurvedic anatomy - similar to the pressure points in reflexology, acupuncture and acupressure. The massage techniques used include tapping, kneading and squeezing as well as the more traditional massage strokes you would expect.

What is Ayurweda massage good for?

Herbal Massage

The herbal compress is made up of a blend of many different medicinal herbs, each with their own unique properties, these herbs are wrapped in a muslin ball. The compress is then applied to the body using specialised and distinctive movements.

What is Herbal massage good for?

Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a Black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat improves circulation and warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist to apply deeper pressure, if desired.

What is Hot Stone massage good for?

Lomi Lomi Massage

Lomi lomi (translates to "rub rub") is a Hawaiian massage, the massage works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes, allowing the recipient to deeply relax. The long, continuous strokes of the massage are designed to help the body let go of its old patterns and behaviours, which can cause as many stresses and strains as muscle tension.

What is Lomi Lomi massage good for?

Shiatsu Massage

An old, traditional, Japanese healing method. Shiatsu means “finger pressure”. But unlike the massages of the West, where kneading and friction is used, in shiatsu pressure and stretching is the key. The shiatsu practitioner uses palms, fingers, thumbs, knuckles, elbows, knees and the feet, to work on the body’s acupuncture points, along what they consider the body’s meridians or energy channels.

What is Shiatsu massage good for?

Swedish Massage

A modern system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints. This method helps relax the muscles and improve the circulation.

What is Swedish massage good for?

Thai Massage

Combining acupressure, Shiatsu and yogic stretches with regular massage techniques including cross-fibre friction, the body is carefully moved, loosened, stretched, rubbed and pressured. Although Thai massage works on the body, the belief system behind it is one of complete healing, aimed at connecting body, energy and mind.

What is Thai massage good for?

Traditional Balinese Massage

An ancient massage system developed in Bali, that uses a combination of gentle stretches, kneading, stroking, acupressure that allows the massage to release tense and knotted muscles. The massage works especially well on achy joints and muscle strains. In fact, mild sports injuries are often treated with a Balinese massage.

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