Swedish Massage
A variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Swedish massage increases the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.
Pregnancy Massage
A combination of Swedish and Remedial Massage techniques, to assist with the tensions and pains experienced during pregnancy. .A nurturing and emotional support that reduces peripheral swelling, soothes the nervous system, helps to prevent insomnia, muscle cramps and back pain.Prenancy pillows are provided, enabling you to lie face down, to make your experience even more relaxing.
Trigger Point Massage
Trigger points or trigger sites are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. Palpable nodules are small contraction knots [ambiguous] and a common cause of pain.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It is designed to reach the deep sections of thick muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibres.
Lymph Drainage
Lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is intended by proponents to encourage the natural circulation of the lymph through the body. It improves immune function, by transporting toxins, metabolic wastes, excess water and bacteria out of the body.
Muscle Energy Technique
Muscle energy technique is based on the principle of reciprocal inhibition.
Muscles on one side of a joint will always relax to accommodate the contraction of muscles on the other side of that joint when indirect pressure is applied. MET is often applied to patients who suffer from muscle spasms and aids in relieving muscle and joint pain, improving range of motion and mobility of a joint. .
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