Therapies Explained
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage utilises massage strokes and varying degrees of pressure adapted to the individual client’s health problems, constitution and preference. A therapeutic effect is achieved by stimulating body processes and natural recuperative ability to promote health. The emphasis of the session can be relaxing or invigorating.
Some physiological effects gained are:
- Increased blood circulation and lymph flow. This feeds muscles and joints and removes waste products respectively.
- The oxygen carrying capacity of the blood increases reducing fatigue.
- Contracted tight muscles are loosened, weak muscles are toned and gentle stretching improves flexibility and posture.
- The nervous system is calmed or stimulated as appropriate and the blood flow to the nerves serving our internal organs is increased.
- The functions of the skin are improved.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage is a gentle, soothing massage making much use of long, flowing, strokes to promote relaxation and facilitate the absorption of essential oils by the skin. These essential oils then circulate within the body addressing the areas of need. At the same time the volatile essential oil’s aromas are inhaled adding a psychological dimension, by improving mood for example.
Selected essential oils may sometimes be supplied for use at home as inhalations, additions to a bath, or as cold or hot compresses to help alleviate symptoms.
The essential oils used in my practice are pure, unadulterated and are from organic and/or wild sources.
Massage can be helpful for many conditions and in many situations so please contact me to discuss whether massage is the right approach for you.
I frequently find clients benefit from a combination of therapeutic and aromatherapy massage.
Please contact me if you have any questions about my massage therapies.