The Healing Room

Body Massage

The therapeutic value of massage is today recognised as a valuable means of helping us all to attain and maintain good health. The physical benefits, combined with the psychological benefits of feeling cared for and pampered, quickly produce a marvellous feeling of well-being and relaxation.

Which conditions can Body Massage help?

The massage of soft tissues will:

* improve circulation
* relax muscles
* aid digestion
* speed up the elimination of waste products (toxins) by stimulating the lymphatic system
* relieve headaches, aches and pains
* alleviate tension and stress
* relieve insomnia

Which Body Massage treatments can I choose?

A range of treatments are available, which include:

* Full body massage, including scalp massage (£35)
* Back, shoulder, neck and scalp massage (£20)
* Head and scalp massage, followed by foot massage (£20)
* Head and scalp massage (£18)
* Therapeutic Foot massage (£18)

For deep tissue/sports massage - please see Sports Massage section

The benefits of massage as a complementary therapy have now been realised in the Western world and massage is now being used extensively in hospitals and from referral by general practitioners.

Massage is something we do instinctively - from rubbing aching joints to animals licking their wounds and apes grooming eachother. It is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment and has been used throughout history by all cultures.

Sports Massage

The most effective of all remedial techniques in the treatment of soft tissues.

Whether you engage in active sport or not, massage can help prevent injury or trauma and aid recovery and provide pain relief and relaxation to soft tissues.

Which conditions can Sports Massage help?

For the dedicated sports person, massage can enhance muscle tone and performance, aid recovery between training sessions and induce relaxation when needed.

This type of massage can also be used to help non-sportspersons as many similar problems can occur through activities and occupations outside of sport.

Sports massage can provide the following benefits:

* removal of the accumulation of general aches and pains which can lead to more serious problems if left untreated

* close exploration of the soft tissues, identifying the problem areas of specific sports injuries

* effective, accurate professional treatment

* speedy recovery from training

Every treatment can be uniquely suited to the specific needs of the client at any given point, and the therapist can adjust treatment accordingly as progress is achieved.

Sports therapy is no longer reserved for the professional athlete. More and more sportspersons of every standard are seeking massage treatments for injuries and for the fatigue which can follow intensive training. The value of sports massage is today recognised throughout the sporting world.

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