Swedish (Relaxation) Massage
Often called Swedish massage, this style of 'western' massage evokes the relaxation response that enables physical, mental and spiritual healing in the body. The effects of relaxation massage have been well researched and cannot be under-estimated in soft tissue healing.
Therapeutic massage
The application of a variety of systematic massage techniques which may include deeper tissue massage in order to treat specific soft tissue conditions.
Therapeutic massage may help:
Decrease stress levels.
Decrease tension in muscles and alleviate Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Increase blood circulation to bring oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove the waste products of cell metabolism
Reduce adhesions in muscles and connective tissue (fascia)
Reduce scar formation in muscle and skin
Improve skin health and tone
Promote holistic balance in the body to help impove self awareness and self esteem
Reduce inflammation by helping to remove excess fluid
Therapeutic massage may help:
Decrease stress levels.
Decrease tension in muscles and alleviate Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Increase blood circulation to bring oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove the waste products of cell metabolism
Reduce adhesions in muscles and connective tissue (fascia)
Reduce scar formation in muscle and skin
Improve skin health and tone
Promote holistic balance in the body to help impove self awareness and self esteem
Reduce inflammation by helping to remove excess fluid
Sports Massage
Therapeutic and relaxation massage applied to active people and athletes. May include pre and post event techniques and a variety of assessment and maintenance programs to obtain optimum athletic performance for all sports.
Fascial Kinetics (A Bowen Therapy)
Tom Bowen of Australia made famous by this gentle but profound technique involving a series of to and fro moves across tendons, muscles and fascial planes of the body. This technique can be applied through clothing and normally has long lasting effects which alleviate acute and chronic conditions.
Fascial Kinetics is a version of Bowen Therapy which applies very similar moves to those used by Bowen. The focus of the moves is on the connective tissue or fascia of the body to encourage fascial plasticity and fitness.
Bowen technique is sometimes referred to as the homeopathy of body therapies as the moves are of short duration and act as a ripple effect throughout the connective tissue to bring about a balance or homeostasis in body functions.
Fascial Kinetics is a version of Bowen Therapy which applies very similar moves to those used by Bowen. The focus of the moves is on the connective tissue or fascia of the body to encourage fascial plasticity and fitness.
Bowen technique is sometimes referred to as the homeopathy of body therapies as the moves are of short duration and act as a ripple effect throughout the connective tissue to bring about a balance or homeostasis in body functions.
spironics
Developed by New Zealand osteopath Ross Keen, Spironics is a technique which corrects the habitual inappropriate postural habits of one-sided actions. The word comes from Spiral Hypertonics. Its based on the concept that throughout nature, and including humans, is a natural spiral pattern usually reflected in our left or right handedness. However in our daily living we tend to become "over wound" into a left or right spiral pattern which then causes postural distortion and misalignment, often with pain. Spironics techniques applies muscle energy techniques with facilitated stretching to release over tight muscles and re-energise weakened muscles. This restores correct muscle action and posture to all parts of the body.
The technique is very safe and can be applied through clothing.
The technique is very safe and can be applied through clothing.
TMJ dysfunction
The Temporo-Mandibular-Joint (TMJ) is the joint where the mandible or jaw hinges. This joint has a specialized movement of both depression and protraction. The positioning and movement of the mobile disc is vtal to correct jaw opening and movement. In dysfunction or problems there is often a clicking noise and sometime pain in at the joint. Chewing and jaw opening may be compromised. The Pterygoid muscles play a crucial role and weakness or over tightness in these muscles may contribute to jaw problems. The jaw has relationship to the pelvis such if one is "out" the other is "out".
Myofascial release techniques
The fascia of the body is considered the tissue linking all systems of the body. Gentle superficial manual stretching of shortened fascia and muscles can restore postural imbalances.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
NMT is a comprehensive system of soft tissue manipulations that balance the nervous system with the structure of the musculoskeletal system. NMT is based on neurological laws that explain how the central nervous system maintains homeostatic balance. Application is through a quasi-static pressure to treat muscle dysfunction and often on trigger points.
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial trigger points are locations in the body where palpable tight bands may refer pain and discomfort to a specific other area of the body and they may be the cause of postural and pain syndromes in the body. By releasing these tight areas through holding and client breathing many acute and chronic pain syndromes can be resolved, particularly headaches and stiff necks.