Therapies . . .

Tuina

Chinese medical massage. This particular system is used to treat many conditions in chinese hospitals, it is a very system of massage and is very effective. The techniques that are used in this system are quite different to the techniques used in ocidental systems, such as swedish massage, and you will certainly feel the benefit. Tuina uses the same system of meridians and points that acupuncture uses. It uses a technique called Acupressure to stimulate the points. Tuina can be used to treat anything from digestive problems, to muscle pain, to gynaecological problems. It also a very good way of relieving stress, you definitely know you've had a massage after having Tuina!

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy uses the essential oils of plants and herbs to treat a wide variety of different health issues. The oils are blended together to suit your specific needs and are usually applied through massage. The oils are aborbed through the skin and enter into the blood stream. This means that the plant or herb's chemical properties are not altered as they pass through the digestive system, and this means their effect is not altered or weakened in any way. Aromatherapy is particularly useful when treating conditions or illnesses that are stressed related. Aromatherapy massage is very effective at relieving stress and therefore treating the underlying cause of the illness as well as the symptoms.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient chinese system of treating illness with the use of very fine needles, that are inserted into specific points along meridians, or channels of energy that run through the body. Acupuncture helps to guide the body back to 'homeostasis', i.e. it helps the body to heal itself. It is a delicate, natural treatment with no side effects, and is very effective for treating nearly any illness or condition.

Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage is derived from Ayurvedic medicine, the ancient system of medicine that developed in indian, that all other system developed from, (including our modern western system). It is performed with the client sitting in a chair, fully clothed, and works on the head, neck, shoulders, and face. This is really a very relaxing treatment, excellent for insomnia and stress, good for relieving tension / sinus headaches and and other sinus problems. Also very good for relieving tired and aching shoulders and necks.

Sports Injury Masssage

Sports Injury Massage originally developed to help athletes both prevent and recover from sports related inuries. However, this specific form of massage is excellent for treating common injuries and conditions that develop from everyday activites. it can treat conditions such as sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, whiplash, and growing pains to name but a few. It works through the use of a number of special massage and stretching techniques, and prescription of specific rehabilitation exercises.

Chair Massage

This is usually a short massage, performed on a specially designed chair that supports the clients in a way that allows the therapist to work on the client's entire back and their neck and shoulders and arms. It is very relaxing, and is usually used in on-site situations such as in airports or offices. Very good if you just want a quick pick-me-up on your way home in the evenings, this style of massage, as well as Indian Head Massage are very popular in office settings where an entire will book in for 15 minute treatments over the course of a few hours. A very good therapy for stressed out, hectic offices!

Reflexology

Reflexology is a therapy that treats the feet in order to balance the whole body. It works by massaging areas of the feet that correspond to certain areas of the body. The feet and hands are like maps of the body, where every part of the body has a corresponding 'reflex area' on the feet. The aim of the treatment is to guide the body back to 'homeostasis', to encourage the body to heal itself. This is an excellent therapy for people suffering from stress-related conditions, especially if you've been on your feet all day!

Reiki

Reiki means 'Universal Life Force'. It was developed by a Dr. Mikao Usui about 80 years ago. Reiki is form of energy work that re-balances energy in the body. It is done with the client sitting in a char fully clothed, it is performed by the practioner placing his/her hands on the clients body in several different places, or it can also be performed hands free. It is very good for relieving stress and boosting the body's immune system.

Holistic Massage

Holistic Massage is derived from swedish massage, and uses a number of tecniques to relax the muscles, calm the emotions, improve the circulation of blood and lymph, recharge the body's immune system, refresh the spirit, and soothe the nervous syste.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a type of gentle massage which encourages the natural circulation of the lymph through the body. The lymph system depends on the movement of skeletal muscles to squeeze fluid through lymph ducts and vessels. Lymphatic Drainage Massage consists of gentle, rhythmic massaging of the skin to stimulate the lymph nodes to open and drain. The treatment is very comfortable and nonaggressive. A typical session will involve drainage of the neck, abdomen, trunk, and extremities and lasts approximately 40 to 60 minutes.

Ear Candling

Ear Candling is another very relaxing treatment that helps to clear earwax from a person's ear with the use of a hollow candle in the ear. With the client lying on their side, one end of the candle is gently placed in the ear canal while the other end is slowly burned. This creates a vacuum that gently draws out the wax, (or cerumen) from in side the ear. The sound of the candle slowly burning travels down the hollow and has a very caling and comforting effect onthe person being treated.