Remedial and Holistic Massage

Clare Price, Dip. I.T.E.C. L.C.S.P. (Assoc). A.I.P.T.I.,

Tel: 07816 819 890

Catherine Mort, Dip. I.T.E.C. I.I.H.H.T.
Tel: 01568 610208, Mob. 07904456242

Remedial Massage:

Remedial massage is a specialized form of massage, used for treatment of the muscle, joint and soft tissues of the body, using deep and superficial massage strokes, with passive, active and resistive movements. Deep tissue work is applied to stimulate circulation, release muscular spasm and to soften previously injured and consequently restrictive tissues which sometimes cause discomfort. It is also used to promote relaxation.

Holistic Massage:

Holistic massage treats the individual as a whole - body, mind and spirit - rather than concentrating on physical conditions in isolation.
In holistic massage the attitude of both giver and receiver and the communication between them are of paramount importance to the effect of the treatment.

Effects of Massage:

Massage has a profound effect on health. It improves the circulation - without raising the blood pressure. massage relaxes muscles promotes muscle tone and gives a passive stretch to muscles relieves pain aids digestions stimulates the nervous system and lymphatic system also useful for backache, sciatica, rheumatism, arthritis and many stress related disorders including anxiety, depression and insomnia massage soothes and stimulates

Purpose of Massage: relaxation relief of pain and tensionto alleviate fatigue to soothe headaches to banish insomnia massage encourages lymph drainage - cleansing the body of unwanted waste massage speeds up the repair of damaged tissue it's a pain killer!

Lymphatic Drainage Massage:

Lymphatic drainage massage works to improve the body's circulation and removal of waste products through the lymphatic system.

The treatment is effective by removing the waste products accumulated to the nearest lymphatic nodes and hastening their removal from the body.

Effects & Benefits:increases vascular and lymphatic flowhelps to stimulate the metabolismincreases exfoliation (desquamation)in conjunction with a reduction diet, it can hasten the removal of fatty deposts from the established weight accumulation (e.g. cellulite)can help to reduce oedema (excessive fluid) if this is due to poor circulation or tired legsfavours regeneration of the tissues

Massage and Sport:

Massage is also of benefit to sports people of all levels. It can complement and enhance your exercise programme. You can use it before exercise to warm up and loosen the body, or after exercise to help prevent stiff muscles. It can also relieve cramps and speed up recovery from sprained joints.

Massage maintains muscles at the peak of their flexibility and strength, so that you can perform at your best.