Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.

It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.

Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower, and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain in order to reach the sub-layer of muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation.

How Deep Tissue Massage Works

Deep Tissue Massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist uses massage oil and often uses direct deep pressure. Muscles must be relaxed in order for the therapist to reach the deeper musculature.

At certain points during the massage, most people find there is usually some discomfort and pain. It is important to tell the massage therapist when things hurt and if any soreness or pain you experience is outside your comfort range. There is usually some stiffness or pain after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so.

Healing Back Massage

Oftentimes it is the back absorbing most of the stresses that we encounter on a daily basis and becoming a problem spot for most people. If you need a treatment focused just on your back, then Healing Back Massage can help untangle the assorted stress knots that have developed.

The entire back, neck and shoulders will be thoroughly worked on using slow, firm and deliberate massage strokes along with utilising other holistic modalities that include aromatherapy, hot stones, cupping, and a hot towel treatment in the end.

Neuromuscular Cupping Therapy

Neuromuscular Cupping Therapy (NCT) is a dynamic treatment that combines a modern adaptation of ancient Cupping Therapy with Remedial Massage techniques.

Chronic pain, stress and tension don’t stand a chance with this unique blend of Cupping & Massage Therapy!

This type of bodywork can also be classified as trauma release touch therapy.

How NCT works

It's important to understand that chronic pain is often tied to Trigger Points which are essentially contracted muscle fibres that cannot relax due to factors like poor circulation, chronic inflammation or, old injuries.

These Trigger Points cause even more tension within the muscle. Because of the tension, circulation in the area becomes inhibited. Metabolic waste gets stuck in these areas and irritates the muscles' nerves.

These irritated nerves can send pain signals within the local muscle tissue or far away, making pain confusing and convincingly severe in seemingly unrelated areas.

NCT can effectively target these Trigger Points and facial restrictions, providing long lasting relief.

Cupping creates a sensation that the brain finds difficult to understand. Instead, the brain eventually ignores it, overriding that pain signal and allowing the area to "re-wire" itself.

Besides distracting, cupping also decompresses myofascia and pulls stuck metabolic waste away from the triggered nerves, flushing the area with nutrient-rich blood, and facilitating easy elimination of the waste by the body.

Cupping stimulates stagnant blood flow and lymphatic fluid in soft tissues making your muscles and fascia more responsive to neuromuscular manipulations.

Neuromuscular techniques are performed after cups are placed on affected muscle areas.

The techniques include gliding cupping, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, and other massage techniques to reprogram the body’s fight or flight response to pain, stress and tension.

The techniques performed, connect the muscles to the nerves allowing the body to re-wire pain/stress/tension loops that keep your body stuck and finally to let go of its habitual holding patterns.

In this moment, we have the opportunity to flood the nervous system with good sensations, run it through activation techniques to prove to it that it can indeed move without pain, and re-estimate it's perception of the whole area.

Benefits of NCT:

Reduced levels of stress, tension and anxiety

Postural pain becomes non-existent!

Avoidance of scheduled surgery – yes, seriously!

Faster recovery from surgery

Increased flexibility and mobility

Getting back into athletic activities you thought were over!

Resolved stagnancies and blockages, both physical and emotional

Removal of toxins and natural detox

Depending on the length of your session, bodywork can either be focused on one or several areas where you may be experiencing pain. Or the time can be used for a relaxing full body gliding cupping massage without any focused work.

Cupping marks may and most likely will occur.

A course of 4-6 sessions is recommended to achieve sustainable results.

Contraindications for NCT:

Liver or kidney disease, risk of heart attack or stroke, blood-clotting disorders, prescription of strong blood thinners, broken bones, torn ligaments or muscle tissue, surgery less than 6 weeks old, and active cancer treatment.

Considerations for NCT:

Pregnancy (must have received cupping prior to pregnancy), mild blood thinners, insulin pumps, hearing aids, pacemakers, and bruises.

Determination of these circumstances will be discussed during your initial visit.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage has a powerful cleansing, relaxing, pain relieving and immunological effects.

It is a gentle, flowing, rhythmic massage that is used to promote the optimal functioning of the lymphatic system.

This technique uses light strokes as the lymph vessels lie just beneath the skin. Too much pressure can cause these tiny vessels to collapse, defeating the goal of moving fluid and thus explaining why lymphatic drainage massage is so gentle.

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in the body by regulating the immune system which protects the body against disease and infection. It transports nutrients to the cells and eliminates metabolic waste, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules, foreign substances and excess fluids from the body. Stimulating the lymphatic system through manual lymphatic drainage will activate all of the above functions encouraging a very powerful detoxification and cell regeneration.

Western culture's diet of highly processed foods and sedentary lifestyle, stress the lymphatic system with excess wastes and toxins. Coupled with this and not enough fluid intake, most of us have sluggish lymphatic systems. For this reason, anyone can benefit from lymph drainage as part of general detoxification program.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is particularly useful as a part of post-surgery therapy, to reduce oedema and fibrosis and to relieve pain and tension.

Indications for Manual Lymphatic Drainage:

Pre/Post operative cases, in particular where lymph nodes have been removed, such as post cancer where the lymphatic system is impaired in some way

Post cosmetic surgery

Swollen ankles, puffy eyes and swollen legs

Scar tissue healing, torn ligaments and sprains

Compromised immunity, frequent colds and flu

Headaches and migraines

Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia

Granular Fever, ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

Helps kick-start detoxification programme

Digestive problems, IBS and constipation

Hormonal imbalance, menopause, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis and IVF

Excess weight and obesity

Stress, anxiety and tension

Helps combat the dimply appearance of cellulite as part of a healthy lifestyle change

Hay Fever and other allergies

Acne, Rosacea and other skin conditions

Dysfunctional respiratory system (asthma, bronchitis)

Before and after a long-haul flight

Manual Lymphatic Drainage can leave you feeling very exhausted and thirsty. Give your body time to ease back into activity and increase the amount of water you drink over the next few days - the body will be in a state of high toxicity for a few days after the treatment!

Hot Stone Massage

Hot stones have been used as a therapeutic tool for massage for centuries with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt, China, Japan, South America and Australia.

Ancient civilizations believed that hot stones cleansed the body and relaxed the heart, grounding the soul and soothing the mind.

This long, luxurious treatment uses massage and natural deep heat in the form of heated basalt stones to relieve muscle tension and stimulate the body’s own detoxification processes.

Hot Stone Massage begins with placing warm, oiled stones on multiple acupressure points around your body, perhaps even tiny ones between your toes. You may drift off into a dreamy state and lose track of where the hot stones are arranged.

Hot stone massage employs a variety of strokes and techniques using the stones and hands, working over kinks in your muscles. You are unlikely to feel the intensity, since your muscles will be relaxed by the heat of the stones.

Hot stone massage should trigger a deeply relaxed, blissed-out and meditative state. Some people have reported closing their eyes and seeing bright colours. Enjoy the afterglow - float slowly back to the real world and re-hydrate your body by sipping plenty of water.

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage:

melts away all your knots, aches and worries

increases lymph flow and helps to flush out waste

increases your sense of relaxation

helps you feel nurtured, pampered and special

Hot Stone Massage is a treat, so indulge as much as you can!

Please allow 90 min. for the treatment.

Hot Bamboo Massage

Originally from Asia and gaining popularity in the UK, this new therapy is wonderful to have if you like deep tissue work.

It will leaves you feeling relaxed and energised and with a sense that your muscles have been stretched, warmed and elongated.

Hot Bamboo Massage uses solid bamboo sticks of different lengths and diameters to massage the body. The sticks are gently warmed and applied to give deep and long massage strokes to break down tension and stretch tight muscles. Massage lotion or oil is used with the bamboo.

This treatment especially works well for runners and cyclists experiencing tightness in their legs, feet and IT band. It is also of great benefit to anyone suffering from shortened muscles due to postural imbalances.

Hot bamboo massage is a unique new way to relax tight muscles and release stress and tension and improve sports performance.

If you like deep tissue work, this treatment is for you!

Please allow 90 min. for the treatment.

Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage

This famous method blends lymphatic drainage techniques with myofascial release and stimulating strokes to instantly target bloating, puffiness, and water retention, producing immediate visual results.

The technique uses firmer and more vigorous strokes than the traditional lymphatic drainage massage to rid the body of excess fluid that tends to accumulate in the deeper tissues, thereby reducing the appearance of cellulite while accentuating body curves.

Similar to traditional lymphatic drainage, the Brazilian method will also benefit your wellbeing and deliver a boost of energy to both the body and mind, however it is primarily designed for cosmetic purposes and is perfect for aligning and exalting your curves.

*This is a full body treatment.

Benefits of Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage:

100% natural and non-invasive

contours the body and provides a slimming effect

improves the appearance of the orange peel cellulite look for smoother, more toned skin

stimulates lymphatic system and improves circulation

reduces swelling and water retention

detoxifies by drawing the toxins out of the body

relieves headaches and migraines

stimulates peristalsis and alleviates constipation

relieves bloating

results in clearer skin and more energy, etc.

The treatment is 75 minutes long.

A course of 6-12 weekly treatments is recommended.

IMPORTANT: Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage helps achieve optimal results only when combined with an active lifestyle and a healthy diet. 

Brazilian Body Sculpting & Wood Therapy (Maderotherapy)

It is a powerful fusion of body contouring techniques that help targeting water retention, cellulite and compact fat in your chosen area of concern.

Combined with vigorous, fast and firm manual massage strokes, Wood Therapy employs repetitive movements using special wooden tools to manipulate targeted areas of muscle, fascia and adipose tissue.

The technique is designed to break down compact fat pockets so fat can be eliminated naturally with other toxins.

It jump starts metabolism to burn fat, thereby shrinking bulges and smoothing orange-peel dimples thus giving a body better contour.

Benefits of Brazilian Body Sculpting & Wood Therapy:

100% natural and non-invasive

breaks down stubborn fat pockets & cellulite

activates lymphatic drainage and circulation

helps eliminate toxins

helps reduce fibrosis

tightens skin

*ONE area per session will be treated.

*Includes the use of smooth wooden massage tools (maderotherapy).

The treatment is 90 minutes long.

A course of 6-12 weekly treatments is recommended.

IMPORTANT: Brazilian Body Sculpting & Wood Therapy helps achieve optimal results only when combined with an active lifestyle and a healthy diet. 

Anti-Cellulite Honey Massage

In this treatment, Raw Organic Honey is used as a massage medium.

The stickiness of honey is the main reason to use it for massage. There's a specialised technique using honey on its own in this massage that is similar to cupping in its action. The therapist presses palms over honey applied skin and unglues it. As honey provides very little glide and lots of stickiness, therapist's palms pull up on the sticky skin, and with a vacuum effect created, the skin is lifted as well. Every time the therapist unglues the palms, the closed skin pores get stretched and open, allowing oil, dirt and other debris to exit. As the process continues, this pumping motion considerably improves circulation in the deeper layers of the skin, warms and tonifies the skin.

Not to mention that honey is a product full of goodness by itself. The bioactive compounds of the honey enter the skin through the dilated pores. The probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins and enzymes in honey work together to nourish and plump the skin. As a result, cellular metabolism is accelerated, stagnant lymph is removed, and the skin becomes more elastic and tightened.

The treatment is 1 hour long.

A course of 6-8 weekly treatments is recommended.

IMPORTANT: Anti-Cellulite Honey Massage helps achieve optimal results only when combined with an active lifestyle and a healthy diet. 

Lipo Cavitation & RF 

Lipo Cavitation, also known as Ultrasound Cavitation, is a non-surgical fat removal procedure that uses scientifically proven non-invasive technology to break down unwanted fat, whilst the Radio Frequency is a non-invasive heat treatment that helps tighten, contour and refine deeper lines of the skin over the face and body.

How does it work?

This treatment uses two types of technology:

Ultrasound Cavitation - uses low-frequency sound waves to heat and vibrate the layer of fat cells below the skin’s surface causing pressure, which eventually causes the fat cells to liquify and release their contents to be eliminated safely by the body.
&
Radio Frequency  – uses advanced technology that safely heats the deep layers of the skin causing collagen fibres to contract and remodel leaving skin more lifted and tightened. (Radio Frequency can be used for both the face and body)

What areas can be treated?

Abdomen
Hips
Love Handles
Inner and Outer Thighs
Upper Arms/ Bingo Wings
Backs Rolls
Buttocks
Chin
Knees

There is no limit to where you can use the Lipo Cavitation & RF, but areas with larger amounts of localized fat are likely to see a better result.

Does it hurt?

Most patient’s find the treatment to be very comfortable and trouble-free. Some clients experience warmth during the treatment and a small amount of noise discomfort, but there is no pain.

How long is the treatment?

Each session is around 1 hour. Treating multiple areas is not advisable as the body has to work hard to remove the excess fat that is now passing through the Lymphatic system to the liver. Follow the rule - of one area, one treatment every 72 hours and you will see rapid results.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of sessions depends on a patient’s age and skin condition. While you may see immediate results in the first session, it maybe necessary to have between 6 and 12 sessions for optimum results. Patients who go through a series of treatments will see an improvement each time the treatment is performed.

How long do results last?

To maintain the results it is important to follow a healthy low calorie diet and exercise regularly. It is also important to drink 8 glasses of water a day before and after the treatment. Fat elimination is accelerated by the amount of water your drink therefore, water is key component to eliminating the fat.

Can anyone have the treatment done?

For the most part, anyone looking to reduce fat and cellulite are a good candidate for the Lipo Cavitation & RF.  However, anyone with a pacemaker, cardiac or vascular disease, and women who are pregnant should not have the Lipo Cavitation & RF treatment done. If you have a medical condition, your therapist will advise you to consult your physician before your treatment.

IMPORTANT: Lipo Cavitation & RF helps achieve optimal results only when combined with an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.