Relaxation Massage 

Relaxation massage aims to reduce physical and mental stress, improve general wellbeing and create an awareness of the body.

Benefits include:

1. Increased blood circulation
   
   
2. Improve lymphatic function and removal of metabolic waste
   
   
3. Reduced aching and tension in the body
   
   
4. Soothes the nervous system
   
   
5. Reduces stress
   
   
6. Encourages relaxation of the mind and body

Techniques used include:

1. Effleurage - long gliding strokes
   
   
2. Petrissage - kneading strokes
   
   
3. Friction - short movements
   
   
4. Vibration - shaking the muscles
   
   
5. Percussion - tapping movements
   
   
6. Stretching - passive bending of limbs

Treatment Options:

1. 30 minute massage
   best for small areas e.g. head, neck and shoulder massage
   
   
2. 1 hour massage
   best for general whole body massage or larger areas e.g. back and leg massage
   
   
3. 90 minute massage
   perfect for whole body massage 

• Remedial Massage 
  
  
• Pregnancy Massage