Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is a warming treatment that works on energy points located throughout the body to rebalance and harmonise. The muscles are relaxed and rejuvenated in a sensation totally unique to hot stone massage. The gentle pressure from the stones, along with the accompanying massage, has the effect of wiping out tension and literally making you feel like you’re walking on air.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage is the type of Swedish massage that uses essential oils (highly concentrated plant oils). Its main focus is relaxation and mindfulness. During an aromatherapy massage, you both inhale these essential oil molecules and absorb them through your skin. Its main focus is relaxation and mindfulness. The main benefits of the aromatherapy massage are reduction of stress and anxiety, decrease in muscle tension and pain relieve. It also helps to reduce the symptoms of depression, control the inflammation and help with headaches.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is one of the most commonly offered massage techniques. It’s sometimes called a classic massage. The technique aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension. Swedish massage may loosen up tight muscles caused by daily activities such as sitting at the computer or exercising. It can be very helpful for people who hold a lot of tension in their: lower back, shoulders, neck.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is best suited for: athletes, runners, people with injuries. Deep tissue massage targets the inner layers of your: muscles, tendons, fascia, or dense connective tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same stroking and kneading movements as Swedish massage, but there’s far more pressure. This pressure can sometimes be painful. In order to reach the deep muscle tissue, a therapist will massage layer by layer of muscle, applying more and more pressure and employing special techniques with the fingers, fists, and maybe even elbows to reach and stretch that deep tissue. This type of massage facilitates healing by releasing contracted areas of muscle and tissue. It can help increase blood flow to the soft tissues and may help to reduce inflammation.
Detox & Cellulite Reduction Massage
Detox or “body cleansing” helps the body eliminate toxic waste stored in the tissues, helping you to feel more energised, healthier and cleaner, with improved concentration and better digestion. This treatment focuses on specific massage techniques – gliding strokes, cross fibre friction strokes, deep friction strokes, kneading and lymph drainage. All reduce cellulite by aiding circulation and the detoxification process of the affected cellulite areas. The treatment includes dry brushing, exfoliation, manipulation of cellulite and the breakdown and separation of fat cells.
Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage is a treatment that focuses on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck, and shoulders, often using circular massage strokes to improve hair and scalp condition. The massage can not only reduce headaches and improve physical well-being, but it can also improve mental and emotional wellness too.