Remedial massage is the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist in rehabilitation, pain and injury management. Remedial massage is designed to balance muscle/soft tissue length, tension, tone which will in turn promote the return to normal joint/capsular/bone position; increase the flow of blood and lymph, particularly in the injured areas, thus removing blockages, damaged cells, scar tissue and adhesions resulting from injury. We are always continuing and expanding our studies so that we have various techniques up our sleeve to help with many different scenarios together with Deep Tissue, use of Trigger Point Therapy, Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique, Movement Release. etc.

This technique is designed to work the deeper aches of the body releasing chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct pressure of friction applied across the grain of the muscles. This invigorating experience uses the elbows, thumbs, forearms and knuckles to slowly work into the deep layers of muscle tissue. It is both safe and effective and helps to create balance and harmony from within. Deep tissue massage is used for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. The purpose of Deep Tissue Massage is to unstick the fibres of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply held tension points. It usually focuses on specific areas and helps to loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly.

Sports Massage focuses on the muscle groups relevant to the particular sport, lessening chances of injury, assisting in the natural repair of the specific sore muscles, promotes greater athletic endurance and performance, speeds up recovery period by flushing the muscles of lactic acid and assists in rehabilitation, as well as helps to relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension, promote flexibility, prevent injuries, improve heart rate and blood pressure. Sports massage is used before or after sporting activities. A combination of techniques are used, the strokes are generally faster than Swedish massage and can involve techniques such as hacking, quacking, cupping and stretching.

Relaxation Massage is a gentle form of massage designed to relieve stress and encourage healing. It incorporates gentle and moderate pressures, strong therapeutic movements to ease the nervous system while stimulating blood and lymph circulation to create balance and encourage renewal. A relaxation massage treatment has a special focus on your sensory system which will leave a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because relaxation massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals that produce feelings of wellbeing, making it an ideal massage to combat stress, revitalise and restore the body back to balance, improve sleep, treat anxiety and tension, and enhance a range of systemic body functions such as circulation.

Ligamentous articular strain (LAS) technique and balanced ligamentous tension (BLT) techniques are two techniques derived from what were once called “general osteopathic techniques.” They both are primary indirect techniques that affect connective tissues of the body: fascia, ligaments, tendons, and, indirectly, lymphatic and blood flow.