Holistic Massage & Body Work

You can sit on a chair; lie on the floor or on a massage table. We can work through clothes or on skin; with or without oil. Are you ready to feel the difference?

Every treatment offered is individually tailored to your needs and can include a blend of:
Deep tissue massage - Mobilisations and stretching - Rocking, focused pressure and breath work - Rhythm Mobility® - Neuromuscular therapy - Muscle Energy Technique - Sports massage - Light, soothing touch - Acupressure points

Benefits

• Helps alleviate stress and fatigue
• Increases focus and concentration
• Improves blood & lymph circulation
• Improves muscle tone
• Helps to restore joint mobility
• Eases aches and pains
• Relaxes and revitalises
• Helps restore joint mobility
• Clears congestion
• Has a balancing effect
• Helps relieve tension headaches
• Helps digestion & elimination
• Clears the mind and body
• Reduces muscle tension
• Helps improve posture
• Helps to prevent RSI

Seated Acupressure Massage

Also referred to as 'on-site' massage; this is a fast, effective, convenient treatment based on the principles of Anma, a traditional Japanese form of massage. The treatment usually takes 20 - 30 minutes and is performed through clothing in an ergonomically designed, comfortable chair.
Over 90 different acupressure points can be utilised which benefit the main stress bearing areas of the upper body. The treatment is designed to energize and de-stress and is versatile enough to be useful in all settings.

Benefits

• Promotes well-being with an overall cleansing and balancing effect
• Relaxes, refreshes and revitalises
• Relieves tension in muscles and joints which eases aches and pains
• Alleviates symptoms of stress such as headaches and insomnia
• Helps to improve posture and mobility of the upper back, neck and shoulders
• Improves mental clarity and concentration
• Relieves eye strain, helps to clear nasal and sinus congestion
• Helps to prevent RSI (repetitive strain injury) when used alongside other measures

Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage is performed through clothes as you sit comfortably in a normal chair. It is a simple, safe and highly beneficial therapy based on ancient Ayurvedic principles that have been practised throughout the Indian sub-continent for over a thousand years. A 20-30 min massage of the scalp, face, neck and shoulders soothes comforts and re-balances the energy flow to produce a feeling of peace and tranquillity.

Benefits

• Relaxes and revitalises
• Improves circulation in the scalp
• Promotes well-being with an overall balancing effect
• Relieves and prevents tension headaches & migraines
• Helps to improve posture and joint mobility of the upper back, neck and shoulders
• Improves concentration
• Relieves eye strain, helps to clear nasal and sinus congestion
• Helps to prevent RSI when used alongside other measures

Reflexology

Reflexology is the application of gentle pressure and massage to reflex points located on all parts of the feet or hands. It is based on the belief that reflex points relate to and mirror the internal organs, glands and structures of the body. Pressure on the feet is therefore able to affect the functioning of the body and encourage the body's own natural healing ability. Reflexology induces a sense of deep relaxation; professionally applied it helps the body to return to a state of harmony and balance.

Benefits

• Reduces stress and tension to induce deep relaxation
• Restores mental alertness and improve attention span
• Revitalises and energises
• Boosts the immune system
• Improves circulation
• Cleanses the body of toxins and impurities
• Works on the whole body to restore the balance
• Helps with a wide range of disorders, such as migraines, sinus problems, back pain, digestive complaints, kidney disorders and menstrual problems.

Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a traditional hands-on Japanese healing art. The word 'shiatsu' can be directly translated to mean 'finger pressure'. Practitioners use the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) combined with pressure and stretching techniques to diagnose and treat specific conditions. Shiatsu can help in a wide range of conditions from specific injuries to more generalised symptoms of poor health. Treatment involves a whole body approach and is usually performed with the client fully clothed and lying on the floor but can be adapted to a seated position.

Benefits

• Reduces stress & fatigue
• Improves circulation and blood pressure
• Eases muscle stiffness and mobilises joints
• Increases vitality, stamina and energy
• Can help conditions such as; back pain, headache, migraines, menstrual problems, anxiety, depression, insomnia, arthritis and digestive problems
• Helps reduce recovery time with injuries

Reiki

The Japanese words Rei-Ki can be translated as 'universal life-force'. Reiki is a simple, safe and calming form of vibrational healing. During a treatment the elemental energies or healing rays are channelled through the practitioner and transferred to the client through the simple method of the laying on of hands. The process is very meditative in style and is conducted with care, dignity and sensitivity. The receiver is either seated in a chair or lies down, fully clothed on a treatment couch. The treatment may last from 15 mins to one hour but timing may vary according to your needs at the time.

Benefits

Reiki helps to relax the body, clear the mind and balance the emotions. It enhances the benefits of all other therapies. Reiki induces a sense of peace and profound relaxation and stimulates the body's natural healing ability.

Thai Massage

Thai massage is a fantastic dynamic body therapy combining Hatha yoga stretches, gentle acupressure and breath work to free up and release blocked energy throughout the body. This improves circulation, removing toxins and restoring vital energy, balance and overall well being.