Advice

BENEFITS TO MASSAGE & CONDITIONS HELPED

“A happy mind is medicine; no better prescription exists”
Ancient proverb

The benefits of massage are many some examples are

• Muscles are warmed and relaxed
• Breathing slows
• Circulation of blood and lymph improves
• The immune system receives a boost
• Waste products that have built up in tense knotted muscles begin to break down and leave the body
• Regular massage improves skin tone.

There are many conditions that can be eased with massage including

• REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY:- caused by overuse of particular muscles which can lead to tension within that muscle and surrounding ones.
• POOR POSTURE: - perhaps due to leaning over the laptop for long periods of time or picking up young but heavy toddlers.
• STRESS:- stress causes tension and disrupts all your body systems; it affects your breathing, circulation and digestion. It shows in your skin and on your face. You can feel it in your muscles particularly the upper back, shoulders and neck
• STIFFNESS & MUSCLE TENSION
• ACHES AND PAINS IN MUSCLES AND JOINTS
• ANXIETY
• INSOMNIA

Massage provides

• STRESS RELIEF
• RELAXATION
• IMPROVED MOBILITY
• IMPROVED CIRCULATION AND ACTS AS A DETOX
• RELIEF FROM PAIN

The above are only examples to give you an idea
In cases with long term chronic conditions one massage may be give some comfort but will probably be working along side orthodox or other complementary therapy.
It may also mean that a series of visits will be needed to give a more long term affect.

Definitions
These are my interpretations of some of the terminology I use.

Holistic Approach
The caring of the person as that unique, dynamic individual. The approach takes into account the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual health of the person and, also, their social, cultural and economic climate enabling the therapist to gain some understanding of the complete person. It does not preclude conventional medicine and works alongside it; however, it tends to look at the cause as well as the symptoms

Complementary Therapy
A non medical approach used alongside conventional remedies. There is a healthy choice of complementary therapies available and one or more may be best tailored to suit that person. It is not as prescriptive as orthodox treatment and can be more empowering.

Aromatherapy
The term aromatherapy is derived from the French word “aromatherapie.” Nowadays using modern science and research Essential Oils are extracted from the plant kingdom and used therapeutically to enhance an individual’s physiological and psychological well being. The therapy is complementary. The oils’ aromas are inhaled or applied to the skin. Each oil used alone or in combination can address a specific condition or emotion. The body is able to utilise the healing properties of the oils either through the olfactory system or penetration of the skin. Used correctly, and in combination with massage, the holistic properties of the oils mean that appearance, mood, and health can be enhanced; tension, stress and fatigue reduced; the spirit can be lifted; aches and pains decreased.

Essential Oil
“An essential oil is a volatile material derived by physical process from an odorous plant material of a single botanical form or specials” (Actander S, 1994) In other words:-An Essential Oil is an oil which can evaporate easily. It is extracted from materials in the plant kingdom and has a natural fragrance. It is extracted by gradual changes through a series of states of the plant material, most commonly by distillation, but not always. They are Nature’s gift to us. The word “essential” is considered to have come from the term “quintessence” coined in the 16thC by Bombastus Paracelsus von Hohenheim. He believed it was the purest extract of a plant. They are pure and potent and capture the “life-force” of the plant; Nature’s herbal medicine. They are diluted, in vegetable oil, before use.

The Consultation
At the initial visit extra time is booked for a full consultation so that I can be assured that you get the best possible treatment. The consultation reflects the type of treatment you are receiving i.e. complementary or beauty. At subsequent visits this consultation is reduced I just need to know if anything has changed since my last visit. All information is in confidence and safely stored.

Products
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