Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body.
Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments to improve muscle tone.
Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves.
Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system.
What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:
- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defence system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce post surgery adhesion and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
Indian Head Massage – approx 30mins – £40.00
An invigorating head massage which focuses on the neck, hair, scalp and shoulders using specialised massage techniques.
Reflexology – approx 30mins – £40.00
The treatment works on the principle that the organs of the body can be stimulated by the precise pressure points on the feet. The treatment can deeply induce a level of relaxation, therefore an excellent way of reducing stress levels.
Stress Relief Massage – approx 45mins – £52.50
An excellent massage designed to reduce stress caused by day to day living. The techniques used to stretch out the spine and neck area releasing all the knots and tension. The treatment begins with a 30 min back massage, then after turning over a 15 min massage on the shoulder, neck and scalp. Pure relaxation.
Full Body Massage – approx 1hr – £65.00
Top to toe pure relaxation using a blend of oils. Improves blood circulation and restores natural well-being.
Back Massage – approx 30mins – £40.00
This focuses on the areas that hold the most stress.
Pregnancy Massage
A personalised massage using techniques that have been adapted to maintain the wellbeing of mother & child. Movements vary from a firm massage to relieve discomfort & soft massage to aid relaxation (Please note you must be past 12 weeks for this treatment)
£64.00 – approx 60 minutes
Indulge your senses with TH. Stone Therapy, an exciting and unique treatment designed to uplift and relax the body at its deepest level. It is an extension of massage techniques and is the ultimate in relaxation, with profound effects on the mental, physical and spiritual levels of the body.
The treatment involves warm stones being used on key points of the body giving a deep massage and creating comfort and warmth. The heat penetrares the skin down to 4cm, which really relaxes the muscles.
One movement with a warm stone has the effect of 4-5 movements with hands.
Full Body Massage – approx 1hr – £68.00
Back & Shoulder Massage – approx 30mins – £46.00
