Massage

Aromatherapy
Light Touch
Head, Neck & Shoulder

Massage of the body has a long and varied history. It can be dated back to 2700 B.C. in China. Ancient records also exist in Japan, and in the West from both Greeks and Romans. Many other cultures also have a long tradition of it’s use, including the Egyptians, Arabs and Native Amerind Peoples.

I offer three of over 60 different techniques worldwide.

Light Touch Massage

I developed Light-touch massage by combining elements from Western Massage with the principles used in Oriental and energy based systems, so you get the best of both traditions.

It focuses on releasing tension from the musculature of the body through gentle repetitive strokes. It also helps to unblock the flow of energy by reducing tension and easing constriction throughout your system. Light-touch brings about deep relaxation and a sense of buoyancy to mind and body.

For Light-touch I use a massage chair, that supports you so well that you feel like you are floating - and that is before I begin the massage. Also using the chair means that you are fully clothed.

It is particularly useful for people with tension and pain in their neck and shoulders, and can be very effective in reducing headaches and in promoting improved sleep patterns.

Featherbright Aromatherapy Massage

I created Featherbright to give people a chance to combine the wonderful properties of natural oils with a very much lighter massage than is often given by aromatherapists. This will be particularly helpful for people under extreme stress, those recovering from mental trauma and loss, or from physical injury or surgery. It is also gentle and comforting enough for all stages of pregnancy.

Head, Neck & Shoulders

This is just what it sounds like - and perfect for those of you who sit at a desk or behind the wheel of a car and thus have loads of tension in the neck and shoulders.

Use

Two major precepts behind the use of Light-touch are that touch itself can be therapeutic, and that by using the wealth of knowledge from the ancient practices of Shiatsu and Tui Na in conjunction with western techniques that the therapist can offer the best and most balanced type of massage available. Another consideration is that many deep bodywork techniques, though they are efficacious and give excellent results in the long run, often leave the client feeling very tired and in some discomfort after the session. My light touch methods provide instant relief from pain, and a sense of both relaxation and energy.

Reaction

Immediate reactions to massage are likely to be a lessening of pain and tension throughout the body, a release of stored toxins from your system that should give you a sense of lightness and energy. Because massage has been shown to increase the body’s production of the mood altering hormone serotonin and the stress hormone cortisol, it is normal to feel a general sense of well being, which can easily be maintained through regular treatments.