Touch Therapy

The effects of massage aim to stimulate blood circulation which promotes good health through essential nourishment to tissue and organs. It aids in the release and removal of toxins from cells and stimulates the flow of lymph which continues the cleansing process. The addition of heat through the use of Hot Stones strengthens the effects of massage particularly in aiding the relaxation of muscles.

I use a range of techniques such as trigger point therapy and facilitated stretching to target particular problem areas to ease tension and ‘work out’ knotty muscles. In a remedial massage, I combine these techniques, myofascial work which eases taut fascia tissue and cutting edge techniques using Hot Stones developed by Jing Massage which can be very effective to help you out of pain and start you on the road to better mobility.

Working in tandem with you and your lifestyle, treatments aim to benefit you by

• Reducing muscle tension or cramp – before and after exercise, soothes chronic pain
• Enhancing immune system
• Reducing stress, headaches and may help to reduce high blood pressure through relaxation
• Helping joint mobility and flexibility
• Improving skin tone through exfoliation and increased circulation
• Speeding up healing of soft tissue injuries by increasing blood circulation to injured areas.
• Heightening mental alertness
• Helping to reduce anxiety and depression – improving sleep quality

Aftercare suggestions

You may experience some minor after-effects as the body begins to re-balance, de-tox and heal itself – sometimes called the ‘Healing Response’.
To minimise feelings of discomfort I suggest you –

• Drink water for the rest of the day to help flush through the toxins which have been moved during the massage.
• Avoid stimulants such as tea, coffee, smoking and alcohol for the next 24 hours as this will be counter-productive to the effects of the massage.
• Avoid heavy or spicy food after the treatment – a light meal about an hour after a massage is preferable.
• Avoiding strenuous exercise and stressful situations—try to rest to allow your body to rebalance – perhaps take a warm bath or relax in your preferred way.
• If you are driving, take extra care as you may feel relaxed, less alert and slightly tired.
• If you experience any unexpected after-effects or reactions, please contact me.