Treatments

Hot Stones Massage

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Hot Stones Massage has to be one of the most relaxing therapeutic massages available. For hundreds of years, hot stone massage has been used by many different cultures and modern-day therapists apply the same techniques for a wonderfully relaxing massage designed to work on muscle tension at the deepest level.

During the hot stone massage treatment, smooth, basaltic (volcanic) rocks that have been heated in water are used to perform the body massage. The heat of the stones penetrates deep into the muscle tissue allowing the muscles to relax 4-5 times quicker than in a standard body massage, easing muscle tension and revitalising the muscle tissue by increasing blood circulation.

The deep relaxation and increased blood flow to the areas being worked not only accelerates any healing processes but also creates a state of deep mental relaxation.

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​The combination of relaxing warmth is thought to encourage the body to detox and heal, increasing lymph flow and helping to flush out waste. The body becomes relaxed in a much shorter space of time.

• The benefits of a Hot Stones Massage include:

• Improve your circulation

• Increased lymphatic drainage (removal of toxin removal)

• Improved blood flow to tissues

• Reduces muscular tension

• Relieves aches and pains

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Produces a deep relaxation

Hot stones massage may not be suitable for everyone and certain medical conditions may prevent this treatment. A consultation will be carried out before your first treatment which enables me to ensure that hot stone massage is suitable for you.

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Treatment times, 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 60 minutes

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)  is a gentle, rhythmic style of massage that uses precise rhythm and pressure to open the initial lymphatics and stimulate lymph vessel contraction to reduce edema. MLD is a specialized massage techniques that gently assists the lymphatic system in maintaining the body’s fluid balance, blood circulation, and immune mechanisms. The system’s network of vessels and nodes contains lymph, a mixture of water, proteins, immune system components, waste products, and other remnants of cell metabolism. Lymph nodes, which filter out the debris, are found throughout the body, with especially large groups of them in the neck, armpits, and groin. These major collections of lymph nodes ensure that the lymph passes through as many nodes as possible before it returns to the circulatory system.

 

During a lymph drainage massage, a series of gliding, compressing, stretching, and cupping motions over the client’s body. The light rhythmic movements, applied without massage oil, stimulate the lymphatic system without compressing the vessels – allowing lymph to move easily through the tissues and lymph nodes. MLD follows a specific sequence over the body so lymph are not trapped anywhere, making sure every area is treated with care.

 

How does Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) differ from other massages?

When performing MLD the therapist moves the client’s skin in different directions: Lengthwise, horizontally and diagonally. MLD is very relaxing. The body’s parasympathetic action is stimulated. The heart rate is slowed, breathing relaxes, and muscles relax. It is a very gentle and strictly placed. It does not use long strokes, heavy pressure, pain or discomfort. The massage (Using the Vodder Techniques) uses very light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase the flow of lymph and reduce toxins in your body.

 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage benefits

• Help reduce water retention,

• In conjunction with an eating and exercise programme, it may boost weight loss, as improving the lymphatic system will improve your metabolic rate, which helps you burn calories more efficiently.

• Speeding healing after cosmetic surgery

• Cancer Patients with Lymphoedema/Oedema

• Patients with Primary Lymphoeadema/Oedem

• Lipoedema

• Effective for pain relief, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, skin conditions (such as acne and rosacea), cellulite, allergies, headaches,

• Detoxification, jet lag, general stress reduction.

• Helps to improve mood and combat anxiety – It may reduce anxiety and depression.

• Boosts body’s filtration system.

• Boosting the immune system

• Sport Injuries

• Following on from cosmetic surgery to reduce swelling and flush by products of anaesthesia out of the body.

• Pain Management

• May increase energy - Any kind of massage helps to stimulate the body’s circulation, ensuring that blood pumps around the body with greater vigour. The better your circulation, the more energy you can expect to have and the more effectively your organs will function, particularly regarding the elimination of toxins.

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Treatment times 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

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