Massage
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Massage
Swedish Massage 60mins £60
The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.
Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish Massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.
Mother-to-be Massage 60mins £70
Massage during pregnancy can help sooth nerves and alleviate common complaints such as backache and muscular tension. This treatment uses techniques and positions specifically designed for mothers-to-be. During the hour your muscles are gently soothed with a relaxing beeswax massage balm - perfect for you and for baby.
Deep Tissue Massage 55mins £60
Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, you should feel better than ever within a day or two.
Sports Massage 55mins £60 / 85mins £90 (avail Sat/Sun only)
Sports massage is designed for athletes, highly trained individuals, as well as for those who train occasionally. Following training or performance, the waste products such as lactic and pyruvic acids build within the muscle, producing pain and stiffness. Sports massage flushes these substances out of the muscle, thus reducing pain and stiffness and speeding up muscle recovery.
Deep movements of the massage exert pressure on the tissues, which increases the permeability of cell membranes. This helps to transport nutrients and oxygen more efficiently and waste products are transported out. Stretching manipulation used in sports massage increases the flexibility and extensibility of the tissues, which will improve the performance and reduce the risk of injury, particularly good straight after an intense workout!
Back, Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage 30mins £30
Introducing a deeply relaxing new treatment designed to alleviate tension on the back, neck and shoulders and increase circulation to the scalp to leave you feeling brand new.
Indian Head Massage 30mins £30
Traditional massage technique that stimulates blood flow to the scalp and feels like heaven!
Energy massage 60mins £60
This energy massage is ideal for people who lead an active lifestyle. Your body is massaged using an invigorating blend of rosemary, peppermint and carrot oils to warm and soothe hard worked muscles.
Also available at weekends:
Shiatsu Massage, Tui Na Massage and Reiki