Remedial Massage

A treatment that targets a specific source of muscular tension, pain or injury. A variety of techniques are used which may including deep tissue, trigger point therapy , muscle stretches, joint mobilisation and oedema or fluid drainage massage.

Sports Massage

Pre-event massage to help your body perform. Post-event treatment to help your muscles recover. A treatment plan can be tailored to your exercise, training or event goals.

Relaxation Massage

Therapeutic massage to help you unwind and encourage relaxation & general wellbeing. Recommended for stress and general muscle tension.

Pregnancy Massage

Massage during preg¬nancy is a great way to encourage relaxation for both mum-to-be and baby. An ideal gift!

10 Physiological Reasons To Enjoy a Regular Massage

Number 1 – Massage Improves Your Blood Circulation.

Massage therapy mechanically assists Venous Blood Flow back to your heart, increasing the delivery of Oxygen & Nutrients to cells all over your body.

Number 2 – Massage Improves Your Lymphatic Circulation.

Lymphatic circulation depends entirely on pressure, primarily from muscle contraction but can also be increased by manual pressure applied during massage. An improvement in lymph circulation assists the removal of any local swelling.

Number 3 – Massage Relieves Muscle Tension.

A regular massage will relieve you of muscular restrictions, tightness and spasms leaving you with supple & more resilient muscle tissue.

Number 4 – Massage decreases Beta Wave Activity

Increases of Alpha & Delta Wave Activity. Massage Therapy gives you a natural high!!

Number 5 – Massage Reduces Muscle Soreness and Fatigue.

An increase in blood circulation results in a more rapid removal of post exercise waste products in muscles, making recovery time considerably shorter.

Number 6 – Massage Decreases Pain.

Massage produces a natural analgesic response within the brain releasing endorphins such as endogenous morphine.

Number 7 – Massage Reduces Trigger Point Formation.

Most commonly referred to as “Knots”, a regular massage will decreases the formation of these painful little (or big) lumps and bumps in your muscles.

Number 8 – Massage Increases Range of Movement & Flexibility

When Muscular Tension decreases, R.O.M. and Flexibility is improved as a direct result.

Number 9 –Massage Improves Sleep / Relieves Insomnia

Research shows that most people report a deeper and easier sleep after receiving a Massage.

Number 10 – Massage Manually Separates Muscle Fibres

Compression & Cross Friction massage strokes separate muscle fibres decreasing muscle spasms and stiffness.