Deep Tissue, Swedish and Indian Head Massage

Swedish Massage
The skin's natural functions will be stimulated improving the condition of the skin and the warmth created will help relax the body physically and mentally. Body massage originated in Sweden. Swedish body massage is the original massage technique involving a sequence of movements working superficially and deeper into the tissue layers. Movements such as effleurage work over the skin with the palm of the hand producing relaxation, whereas movements like petrissage work deeply.

Petrissage movements such as wringing and kneading will help to relieve tension promoting deep relaxation in the tissues and muscles. As no two people are alike, the body massage sequence will be adapted to the client's needs. Massage may be offered in the salon for one hour or half hour treatments, treatments may also be described as back massage, stress massage, all being adaptations of a Swedish body massage.

Deep Tissue Massage
This massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia.

At our beauty clinic, deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever within a day or two.
 1 hour   £45

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy works on the basis that the smell of the essential oils trigger the limbic system - the part of the brain that seems to be linked with emotion. This is why it can affect how you feel, and help you relax. Massage helps your skin to absorb warmed essential oils; these oils improve the effectiveness of the massage in treating specific physical problems.  (See Aoma link )

Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage (Champissage) is a blissfully relaxing form of holistic massage applied normally to the head, neck, shoulders and upper arms. Not surprisingly, it originated as part of the Ayuvedic medicine tradition in India where it has been practised for thousands of years. The head and hair are sensitive. Stroking them is pleasant and soothing. This therapy helps to relieve stress, tension headaches, eyestrain and insomnia. It also works on the bodies subtle energy to rebalance the whole person Indian head massage includes massage of the shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp, face, ears and energy balancing.

It is based on the traditional form of Champi (head massage) practised in India for over 1,000 years.

Massage Treatment

For those clients who are apprehensive about a massage treatment and of course the stigma attached to this may need some reassurance.

We offer this treatment respecting the client's modesty at all times.

The client is covered in soft towels, which are turned back to reveal only the area to be massaged at that time.

Areas massaged in a full body massage are normally, legs, arms front of shoulders, abdomen (optional) back of legs or thigh and back.

With all massages it is recommended to avoid alcohol and drinks containing caffine until the following day.