The skin's natural functions will be stimulated improving the condition
of the skin and the warmth created will help relax the body physically and mentally. Body massage originated in Sweden. Swedish
body massage is the original massage technique involving a sequence of movements working superficially and deeper into the
tissue layers. Movements such as effleurage work over the skin with the palm of the hand producing relaxation, whereas movements
like petrissage work deeply. Petrissage movements such as wringing and kneading will help to relieve tension promoting deep
relaxation in the tissues and muscles
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique
that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through
slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles,
tendons and fascia. Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension
through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain.
Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas
and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is specifically designed for people who are involved
in physical activity. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to have one - it's also used by people who are
active and workout often. The focus isn't on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance. A combination of techniques is used and the strokes are generally faster than Swedish massage. Facilitated stretching is
a common technique as it helps to loosen muscles and increase flexibility
Benefits of Massage include: Relief from pain e.g headaches, back
pain, stress and tension The relief of endorphins - the body's feel good hormones Improved blood and lymph circulation Injury recovery Increased energy and vitality
Osteopathy ( Available Tueadays and Thursdays by Appointment Only )
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Upledger CranioSacral Therapy uses light touch to uncover, evaluate and facilitate the release of subtle causes
of ill-health and dysfunction. Although having some roots in the neuro-musculo-skeletal framework of Cranial Osteopathy, Upledger CranioSacral Therapy focuses on the fascial system. It addresses the entire physiology, right down
to cell level, and has developed in scope to embrace the mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual dimensions of the personality
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a treatment that consists of pricking the patient
with a special needle. It developed in China about 2,000 years ago. Traditional Chinese acupuncture uses a complicated system
of ancient ideas that are not easy for most of us to understand or accept today. However, many modern Western practitioners
find that acupuncture can be understood in scientific terms. This makes it easier to use in a Western setting and it is becoming
increasingly acceptable here and is termed modern acupuncture. Many hospitals today offer acupuncture to their patients and
the British Medical Acupuncture Society has over 2500 members.
Cosmetic or Facial Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture (also known as facial enhancement,
facial revitalisation or facial rejuvenation acupuncture) uses acupuncture to naturally stimulate the body's collagen
production helping smooth and firm the skin of the face and neck. Local circulation is also stimulated tightening pores and
brightening the face giving an overall radiant glow. These changes take time and around 6 to 10 weekly sessions are needed
before the majority of results are visible.
As no two people are alike, the body massage sequence will be adapted to the client's needs. Massage may be offered
in the salon for one hour or half hour treatments.
For further information and bookings please call 0207 510 7357.