MASSAGE & BODY TREATMENTS

RELAXATION MASSAGE

Aromatherapy Back Massage ... £25.00
Aromatherapy Body Massage ... £32.50

Hot Stones Back Massage ... £30.00
Hot Stones Body Massage ... £40.00

Satin Soft Body Exfoliation & Massage ... £31.00

Indian Head Massage ... £24.00
Indian Head Massage Course of 3 ... £66.00

Sports & DEEP TISSUE Massage

Sports Massage 30 Minutes ... £20.00
Sports Massage 60 Minutes ... £30.00
​Sports Massage 90 Minutes ... £38.00

Swedish Massage Back ... £24.00
Swedish Massage Body ... £30.00

 Body Slimming & Toning

CACI Electro-Roller Buttock & Thigh Toning ... £30.50

Slim Wrap & Body Scrub Exfoliation ... £40.00

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MASSAGE TREATMENT INFORMATION

RELAXATION MASSAGE

The therapeutic benefits of Massage are wide-ranging although generally overlooked by most people. Often it is viewed as little more than a pamper treat to pass on to a loved on - but it can be so much more. 

Relaxation is becoming something of a lost art. Many of us are so busy caught up in the hectic whirl of our everyday lives we no longer recognise the tensions we carry in our bodies all the way through to sleep time - most of us don’t let them go then either! Ever wake up with an aching jaw that's been tightly clenched all night?

Regular massage can help identify and release those tensions and have emotional and physical benefits that far outlast treatment time.

Aims & Benefits of Massage:

• Promote relaxation and improve sleep quality;
• Increase blood and lymphatic circulation;
• Improve to the function and appearance of skin;
• Help to break down fatty tissue and cellulite;
• Relax tight muscles and improve their health, condition and tone;
• Improve body posture;
• Relieve stiff joints;
• Encourage deeper and more relaxed breathing;
• Help to reduce emotional stress;
• Promote an overall sense of well being.

Treatment aims vary from person to person and so do massage techniques. People looking to ease sore, tired muscles may benefit from Swedish Massage; others seeking escapism and relaxation may prefer to do so in an atmosphere of fragrant aromatherapy oils; some might benefit from the soothing warmth of Hot Stones which softens muscles.

All treatments begin with the application of superior quality oils which facilitate easy, flowing strokes across the skin without any dragging or friction.

Basic Techniques:

• Superficial Effleurage treatment begins and ends with this technique which involves light-weight, gentle hand-over-hand stroking movements that warm skin and muscle tissue as well as promoting a feeling of soothing relaxation. Working in the direction of blood flow, Effleurage gives a gentle boost to both circulatory and lymphatic systems.
• Deep Effleurage strokes are usually interspersed with Superficial ones to help stretch and flatten the muscles, increase blood and oxygen supply and improve overall tone and condition. 
• Petrissage involves the firm kneading of large muscles in the calves, thighs, upper arms and shoulders. Some people find this uncomfortable but it can be effective at loosening & softening tense, aching muscles.
• Friction massage is used when a ‘knot’ or ‘adhesion’ is located within a muscle. Knots are treated by applying firm pressure using finger tips and thumbs to break down the knot and try to separate the muscle fibres. Sometimes they’re barely noticeable and ‘pop’ easily, sometimes they can be deeper and more persistent. (Knotted muscles can be indicative of injury, poor posture, too much daily stress, or could have an underlying musculoskeletal cause worthy of investigation.) Knots can be painful - restricting movement and impairing the ability to sleep - in this case they may take more than one treatment to disperse and can result in mild tenderness for a day or two of manipulation.
• Percussion massage is not often used during a spa massage. Most people recognise it as a chopping movement using the sides of the hands, and it involves applying sharp (though not painful) blows to certain muscles. Alternatively, rapid and repeated tapping with fingertips is another Percussion Massage technique which is usually employed on the face, neck and shoulders.

Full Body treatments include legs, arms, back and shoulders. Stomach and buttocks are not included in spa massage treatments.

SPORTS MASSAGE

​Sports Massage is a form of therapeutic treatment requiring specialist knowledge on the part of its practitioner and, in order to legally practice within the UK, they must hold a recognised Level 3 qualification and certificate.
 
Unlike other forms of spa massage - which tend to focus on relaxation and psychological well-being - Sports Massage seeks to treat and prevent sports-related injuries; aid recovery after exercise; and improve overall physical performance. It is used by almost every major athlete throughout the world, but is also commonly recommended by personal trainers seeking to improve the overall health and fitness levels of their non-sporting clients.
 
Qualified Sports Massages practitioners in the UK must acquire:

• a thorough understanding of the form and function of human anatomy and physiology;
• the ability to recognise common sports injuries;
• thorough understanding of contra-indications, i.e. when to treat, when to leave well alone, and even when to recommend medical intervention;
• the ability to set out a workable treatment plan.

 
Sports Massages largely focusses on specific soft tissue work, i.e. manipulation of:  

• Fascia – the layer of connective tissue which encloses a muscle;
• Muscles – bundled fibres that expand and contract to produce body movement;
• Tendons – fibrous bands that attach muscle to bone;
• Ligaments – fibrous bands that connect bones;
• Synovial membranes – connective tissue that sheaths tendons, lines joint cavities and forms sacs of synovial fluid which cushion joints;
• Blood vessels – arteries, veins and capillaries which transport nutrients and oxygenated blood throughout the body.

 
The main effects and benefits of Sports Massage:

• increases blood flow around the body and improves the absorption rate of oxygen and other vital nutrients;
• opens minute pores in tissues and disperses lactic acid/toxins which leads to much faster recovery from exercise;
• stimulates lymphatic drainage which flushes toxins out of the body more rapidly;
• separates muscle fibres, breaking down knots and congestion that inhibit normal function;
• realigns the muscle fascia;
• stretches out and strengthens connective tissues which leads to greater flexibility of movement, elasticity and suppleness;
• releases tensions built up in muscles and induces stress release, which in-turn promotes better mental health;
• enhances prowess and performance;
• extends the longevity of physical activity or a sporting career.

 
Our Sports Massage treatments vary in length between 30 and 90 minutes. A thorough consultation is vital prior to any treatment taking place. We do not charge a fee for initial consultation.