Massage

Remedial Massage

Uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage and to speed up the body’s own repair mechanisms.

• Typically a firm, deep massage using several specialised techniques
• Stimulation of the blood supply to remove toxins
• Calming of the nervous system to ease pain
• Repairing of tight or injured tissues

Sports Massage

A vigorous massage specifically tailored to address common sporting ailments or to improve sports performance.

• Reduce muscle tension and improve flexibility
• Repair injury resulting from overexertion or overuse
• Prevention of injuries
• Reduces post workout recovery times

Swedish Massage

A system of long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration and shaking to improve circulation to the muscles

• Light to medium pressure massage
• Promotes circulation and lymph movement
• Good for stress relief and chronic (long term) pain.
• Good for stretching and lengthening of muscles, ligaments & tendons.

Deep Tissue Massage

Focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue to “unstick” the muscle fibres, release toxins and tension.

• A firm and deep massage to release muscle tension
• Great for postural tightness from sitting too long
• Often focused on specific “problem areas” and can cause some mild discomfort after the treatment.

Pregnancy Massage

Specialty trained therapists use a combination of Swedish and remedial techniques to assist tension and pain in pregnancy

• Massage is beneficial throughout the whole pregnancy
• Relieves pain caused by extra weight and change in centre of gravity
• Relieves headaches and backaches
• Enhances sleep and reduces fatigue

Seniors Massage

Designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly population to bring relaxation, improve circulation and reduce pain.

• Low friction and light massage to protect the skin
• Encourages circulation and improves balance and flexibility
• Reduces anxiety and provides comfort
• Reduces the pain from arthritis, improves posture and overall wellbeing

Trigger Point Massage

A focused treatment on small contraction “knots” in the muscle.  Treatment includes firm pressure, manipulation and stretching.

• Releases tight areas of muscle causing pain in other areas of the body
• Uses cycles of isolated pressure and release
• Great for relieving chronic (long term) and postural pains
• Also known as myofascial therapy, trigger point release or triggerpoint myotherapy.

Reflexology

Is based on the principle that congestion or tension in the body is reflected  in the feet and hands and released through reflex points.

• Safe for everyone, especially those with low tolerance to body massage
• Helps soothe, calm and balance the body
• Boosts the bodily systems
• Can relieve ankle, foot and toe pain from medical conditions

Typically require a 1-hour session to cover both feet