Relaxation Therapy
- Swedish Massage -
Swedish massage is one of the most popular form of Relaxation Massage Therapy, It is sometimes called a classic massage. It can help you relax, give you more energy and may help after an injury.
Swedish Massage is a gentle technique suitable for people seeking relaxation, tension relief and blood flow increase.
A traditional Swedish massage involves the whole body. If you have an area of particular concern such as a tight neck, you can ask your therapist to spend more time on this area. Depending on your preferences, you can ask your massage therapist to use light, medium, or firm pressure.
Swedish massage involves long, kneading strokes combined with rhythmic tapping strokes and movement of the joints. This type of massage targets the uppermost layer of the muscle and aims at relieving muscle tension.
Many people use Swedish massage just to relax however can also be used to help with physical conditions and has been shown to help relieve pain and stress. Sportspeople may have a Swedish massage before they compete to help them perform at their best.
Swedish massage can also be used to help people cope better with illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stomach problems, fibromyalgia and lower back pain.
If you plan to use Swedish massage for any health condition, talk to your doctor first.
- Hot Stone Massage -
Hot stone massage is a deep massage that uses soothing oils, warm basalt and sometimes cold marble stones to relax your muscles.
This type of complementary massage therapy (warmth and cold) has proven beneficial to soothe an aching body. It combines relaxing warmth and refreshing coolness to encourage the body to detox and heal. This also increases lymph flow and helps to flush out waste.
Heat relaxes your body in a short space of time, so your massage therapist can focus on a deep working of the tissues using both hot stones and hand strokes.
Hot stones also increase your sense of relaxation and calm. They are coated in fragrant oil which is smoothed gently onto your body, and each stone in turn is worked by your therapist's hands. The heated stones are placed on the chakra points to align and balance the energy centres, benefiting the whole body and mind.
Hot stone massage can:
Boost your circulation and release tension
Recharge your energy levels
Relax
- Lava Shell Massage -
Lava Shell massage is a type of heat treatment that uses Tiger Clam Shells as a massage tool. The clams have been harvested for food in the Philippines for hundreds of years. The shells used to be thrown away, but are now being recycled and used for Lava Shell massage - making this a great eco-friendly spa treatment. This tranquil massage uses the world’s first self-heating massage tool and the heat is produced by inserting a ‘lava gel sachet’ and ‘activator liquid’ into the shell.
Lava Shells massage is greatly enjoyable for anyone with tense muscles, as the heat from the Lava Shells will gently relax and smooth away knots. The Lava Shells owe their magic to a mix of minerals including dried sea kelp, dead seasalt, algae and essential oils. The heated shells also give off calcium ions, which transfers to your skin during the massage. Calcium can help to firm and regenerate the skin - a nice bonus.
An alternative to the popular Hot Stone Massage, the Lava Shell can radiate heat for up to an hour, allowing your therapist to provide a continuous and seamless warm full body massage.
Lava Shell massage can:
Boost circulation of blood and lymph
Soothe aches and pains
Reduce swelling and water retention
Relax