Sports massage is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments. Sports massage is ideal for treating sports injuries as well as a preventative treatment and deals with the health of muscle and connective tissue, range of movement, tone, symmetry, balance of muscle and quality of posture.
Sports Massage may help to alleviate the tension and stress of sports-related injuries and assist in the prevention of injury before and after a sporting event. We use soft tissue massage and stretching, trigger-point therapy, kinesio taping, and exercise prescription as part of your treatment.

It is not only limited to sportspersons, but for anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle. So whatever your chosen activity may be, massage can certainly help.
Massage is a natural therapy that has been practised for thousands of years. While many machines and instruments have been developed to aid treatment of the musculoskeletal system, the benefits of hands-on care continue to be recognised and massage remains as popular today as it has ever been.
Remedial massage is the use of hands to manipulate soft tissues of the body, particularly muscles. It can be used for relaxation or stimulation of the body, and is particularly effective in managing stress-related tension. Massage may help to promote suppleness, aid flexibility, and stimulate circulation.

A number of massage techniques can be utilised but the emphasis is on providing a professional massage to aid both deep and superficial soft tissues. We have a calm, relaxed facility in which massage is undertaken. Sessions are usually scheduled for 30, 45minutes, or 1 hour.
The goals of kinesiology taping are to improve circulation, support muscles, foster healing, and help prevent injury or further injury.
This popular thermal stone massage is a delightfully relaxing and serene treatment using warm basalt stones to massage the body from head-to-toe.
It’s a wonderfully 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.
Hot stone massage is different from other types of massage because it uses smooth, heated stones. These are usually Basalt river rocks, simply because they don’t have any jagged edges and they are at just the right weight to add the perfect amount of pressure.

These stones are also very effective at heating up and holding their heat for the duration of the treatment.
Indian Head Massage works on areas affected by mental and emotional stress. In Western culture today we spend much of our time in our heads, so this treatment can really help to calm the mind and is surprisingly deeply relaxing. Working with a firm and gentle rhythm it helps to relieve muscular discomfort and tension as well as calming the spirit and aiding relaxation, it also improves circulation in the head, enhances the senses and promotes clear thinking.
Pregnancy massage is a more gentle treatment, I have a specialist pregnancy cushions. Positioning of the patient is very important as comfort for mother and baby is paramount. My aim is to ensure that, your treatment is a safe and enjoyable experience.
I have been a practicing therapist in the industry for many years and my aim is always to give treatment that is second to none.
I also offer this gentle form of massage, which some studies show can help reduce anxiety, pain and depression. The benefits are different for everyone but it is generally regarded as a natural way to help us feel better and relax. It can help with insomnia and also general wellbeing. If you are a little unsure or would like some more information, please contact us.
People living with fibromyalgia can also find significant relief with massage therapy. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain and persistent fatigue. Joint stiffness and sleep disturbances are also common with fibromyalgia. All these symptoms can be reduced significantly through regular massage.
In fact, studies have shown that individuals with fibromyalgia can experience lots of benefits from massage therapy, including:
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