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Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)30,60,90min

NMT combines massage and specialised techniques to free you from patterns of pain and discomfort. It targets pain generating trigger points and deactivates them so you have less pain, and more muscle function. Your posture and patterns of movement are assessed to pinpoint these trigger points. General aspects of living are also considered such as: sleep, diet, exercise, work/life balance and stress, to get you back on track to wellbeing.

BENEFITS: Reduces Pain • Highly Effective • Brings Muscle Balance • Improves Posture • Enhances Function• Enhances Wellbeing • Particularly Helpful for Headaches & Migraines

 

Therapeutic Massage30,60,90min

A maintenance type massage for generally healthy people without specific pain or issues. If you are looking for ‘deep tissue’ or ‘good firm massage’ this will probably be for you. Your tension prone areas will be addressed to prevent tension build up. You can have a full body massage or have a more focused massage on your back, neck and shoulders, for example.

BENEFITS: Reduces Tension • De-Stresses • Maintains Muscle Health • Improves Circulation • Enhances Wellbeing • Improves Immunity

 

Relaxation Massage30,60,90min

Relaxation massage brings about a state of deep relaxation. Long flowing rhythmical strokes combined with circular strokes to ease the tension out of your body. There are a range of essential oils to choose from. Head to Toe Relaxation Massage is the ultimate in Relaxation as it includes the feet, hands, and scalp. 90min is needed for this treatment.

BENEFITS: Deeply relaxing • De-Stresses • Nurturing • Releases Tension • Improves Sleep • Calming • Improves Immunity • Improves Mood

 

Ayurvedic Head Massage 30min

Excellent for a lunchtime treatment to get you through the working week. Back, neck, shoulders, arms, and scalp (optional) are addressed to reduced stress, tension and improve energy. Energy points are used to stimulate or calm as required. Ask about the mobile service. Can be received over clothing.

 

Reflexology Massage30,60min

A foot massage which has a whole body effect. It relaxes the joints, muscles, and connective tissue of the feet, while stimulating acupressure points, energy centres and reflexes to indirectly tone the whole body. You will walk on air. Aromatherapy oils are used to enhance the treatment.

BENEFITS: Soothes Achy Feet • Whole Body Effect • Relaxing • Balancing • Energising

 

Body, Mind & Spirit Balance30,60,90min

A mind body experience incorporating acupressure, myofascial release, and more subtle energy balancing techniques, such as polarity therapy and Reiki. This therapy stimulates the energy pathways and centres in the body for improved physical functioning and well being. Can be received over clothing.

BENEFITS: Energising • Calming • Reduces Tension • Re-Connective • De-stresses

 

Clinical Sports Therapy30,60,90min

A style of treatment that incorporates soft tissue therapy, muscle energy technique, myofascial release, stretches, and Swedish massage to help you achieve your personal sporting goals. Clinical Sports Therapy assists with recovery from injury, enhances performance, improves body awareness, and helps gain muscle balance. A must for the dedicated sportsperson.

BENEFITS: Reduces Pain & Tension• Speeds Recovery • Improves Performance • Prevents Injury

 

Pre/Post Event Massage30, 60min

A warming Swedish massage for your sport specific muscles before your event, or a flushing Swedish massage for removing waste from your highly worked muscles. Receiving a massage around your sporting event can help with recovery, focus, and performance. Pre-event prepares the muscles and get them warm & post-event flushes them and warms them down. Usually done just before or just after the event. Ask about our on-location options.

BENEFITS: Prepares Mind and Body for Event • Improves Performance • Prevents Injury • Speeds Recovery

 

Lymphatic Drainage30,60min

Moves the water in your body for detoxification and faster recovery from injury. It assists with the body’s immune and protective functions. A very gentle treatment. Can help with recovery from colds and flu, constipation, head congestion and skin health.

BENEFITS: Speeds Recovery from Injury • Reduces Swelling • Improves Lymphatic Flow • Relaxing

 

Antenatal Massage30,60,90min

A safe, nurturing massage for the mother-to-be which eases the aches and pains of pregnancy and gently prepares the body and mind for birth. A relaxed mother-to-be is good for the wellbeing of baby too. Special pregnancy safe waxes and oils are used.

BENEFITS: Soothes Aches and Pains • Improves Sleep • Nurtures Mother and Baby • Conditions the Skin • Lift Energy Levels

 

Postnatal Massage30,60,90min

Postnatal massage improves recovery, re-energises, and helps mum to adjust to the new demands placed on the body such as feeding, carrying and new sleep patterns. Massage Key areas such as the hips, lower back, and shoulders can be focused on or a more generalised massage can be provided.

BENEFITS: Soothes Aches and Pains • Improves Sleep • Nurtures Mother • Helps Body Return to Pre-Pregnancy State • Lifts Energy Levels

 

Labour Massage (Instructional)30,60min

An instructional session for you and your support person. I will show your support person how they can apply massage strokes comfortably, and with confidence, during labour, to help minimise your pain. Call or email for more information.

 

Infant Massage (Instructional)30,60min

An instructional session for the parents, or caregivers, to enhance bonding and improve health and wellbeing of the infant. Call or email for more information.