Massage
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage or classic massage is the most traditional form of massage. It is a relatively gentle massage focused on the body’s superficial layers. It is provided to promote general relaxation and well-being and sometimes for relief for symptoms associated with health conditions. Swedish massage is known to promote circulation, improve blood pressure and other vital signs. In short, it has a reputation as more than just a stress-buster.
Swedish back massage
30 mins £35
45 mins £45
Swedish Full Body Massage
60 mins £55
75 mins £70
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage isn’t just a Swedish massage with deeper strokes or harder pressure. Deep tissue massages use firm pressure and slow stroked to massage deep layers of muscle and fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles. Deep tissue massages are used to break up scar tissue and break down muscle adhesions (the “knots” that we feel in our muscles are muscle adhesions, which are bands of rigid and painful muscle tissue). These knots can inhibit our circulation and cause pain and inflammation.
Deep Tissue massage has benefits for both your physical and mental health.
Deep tissue back massage
30 mins £45
45 mins £55
Deep tissue full body massage
60 mins £75
90 mins £98
Reflexology
Reflexology is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet (and possibly on your hands or ears as well) to help you feel better. The theory is that this eases stress, and that helps your body work better. It’s also known as zone therapy.
The way reflexology connects spots on the outside of your body to the inside is a bit like acupuncture and acupressure. Researchers found that the treatment boosted feelings of well-being and made it easier for people to manage their health conditions.
If you have a chronic condition, a disease that affects your feet or legs, or arthritis in your feet or ankles, ask your doctor first. If your feet are off-limits.
Reflexology
45 mins £60
60 mins £75
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage, also known as manual lymphatic drainage, is a gentle form of massage used to relieve painful swelling in your arms and legs caused by Lymphedema.
Lymphedema happens when your tissues retain fluid left behind after your cardiovascular system sends blood to your tissues and organs. The remaining fluid is called lymph. Normally, your lymphatic system collects your lymph and returns it to your heart via a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes. When something disrupts your lymphatic system’s process, lymph collects in your arms and legs, making them swell. The massage therapist uses lymphatic drainage massage techniques to move lymph from your tissues to your lymph nodes, which eases the swelling in your tissues.
Benefits/Risks
Lymphatic drainage massages are often used to relieve lymphedema following breast cancer surgery. Other conditions that benefit from lymphatic drainage massages are: Rheumatoid arthritis; Fibromyalgia; Chronic venous insufficiency and Lipoedema.
Generally speaking, lymphatic drainage massage is a safe treatment to relieve lymphedema. There are some conditions and circumstances where lymphatic drainage massage isn’t recommended: If you have a heart condition, kidney failure or blood clots.
