What is Holistic Massage?
Holistic massage is a deceptively simple but
powerful form of healing, involving touch, movement and energy, qualities long
associated with well-being and good health. It has
been practised in one form or another for thousands of years. Today it is
recognized increasingly as a powerful aid to the body's own healing mechanisms,
it has a profoundly calming effect on the neuromuscular system bringing about deep relaxation and restoring energy.
It is used both as an adjunct to conventional medicine and as
a therapeutic tool in its own right for maintaining the body's natural balances.
The massage treatment
Holistic massage as practiced at Holistic Body Therapies is the gentle, rhythmical stroking and kneading of the body's soft tissues, soothing away tensions and relaxing and balancing mind and body. With this approach the whole person is treated, rather than just thesymptoms of disease, anxiety or excessive stress.
This is achieved by the use of relaxation techniques, the playing of calming music,
where necessary essential oils are employed, the treatment room is warm, light
and airy and we provide a caring and informal atmosphere, and most importantly,
listening carefully to the client and attending to their needs in a holistic manner.
After the massage, you will be offered fresh spring water, and ample time is
provided to bring the treatment to a close. Therefore, please allow fifteen
minutes extra for each session. A one hour treatment, for example, will last
one hour and fifteen minutes.
The effects of massage
You will immediately notice some of the effects of massage: this
gentle therapy relaxes the body, releases muscle tension, and the rhythmical,
soothing nature of the massage strokes helps your mind to unwind and become
still, leaving you calm and refreshed.
Massage aids our ability to deal with stress.
Excessive stress is a major contributor to disease and general ill health. It
can cause energy to be blocked, muscles to tense up and remain tensed (in the
‘fight or flight' reaction) and it can bring about mental and emotional
anxieties and feeling of being unable to cope. As massage strokes release
muscular tension and calm the mind, the effects of stress are eased away and
the body is able to re-balance itself.
After a treatment many people report improved joint mobility and feeling
taller as well as the common sense of well-being and calm.
The Consultation
To ensure full benefits from your massage, you will be asked at your first
session to give relevant information about your health, past and present. This
ensures that your massage therapist can give you a treatment which is unique to
you and ideally suited to your needs and wishes.
All treatments are by appointment only.
To enhance your treatment
Before your massage treatment take a warm bath or shower.
Avoid eating for one hour beforehand.
Drink plenty of water after the treatment.
Benefits of massage.
Holistic massage is a deceptively simple but
powerful form of healing, involving touch, movement and energy, qualities long
associated with well-being and good health. It has
been practised in one form or another for thousands of years. Today it is
recognized increasingly as a powerful aid to the body's own healing mechanisms,
it has a profoundly calming effect on the neuromuscular system bringing about deep relaxation and restoring energy.
It is used both as an adjunct to conventional medicine and as
a therapeutic tool in its own right for maintaining the body's natural balances.
The massage treatment
Holistic massage as practiced at Holistic Body Therapies is the gentle, rhythmical stroking and kneading of the body's soft tissues, soothing away tensions and relaxing and balancing mind and body. With this approach the whole person is treated, rather than just thesymptoms of disease, anxiety or excessive stress.
This is achieved by the use of relaxation techniques, the playing of calming music,
where necessary essential oils are employed, the treatment room is warm, light
and airy and we provide a caring and informal atmosphere, and most importantly,
listening carefully to the client and attending to their needs in a holistic manner.
After the massage, you will be offered fresh spring water, and ample time is
provided to bring the treatment to a close. Therefore, please allow fifteen
minutes extra for each session. A one hour treatment, for example, will last
one hour and fifteen minutes.
The effects of massage
You will immediately notice some of the effects of massage: this
gentle therapy relaxes the body, releases muscle tension, and the rhythmical,
soothing nature of the massage strokes helps your mind to unwind and become
still, leaving you calm and refreshed.
Massage aids our ability to deal with stress.
Excessive stress is a major contributor to disease and general ill health. It
can cause energy to be blocked, muscles to tense up and remain tensed (in the
‘fight or flight' reaction) and it can bring about mental and emotional
anxieties and feeling of being unable to cope. As massage strokes release
muscular tension and calm the mind, the effects of stress are eased away and
the body is able to re-balance itself.
After a treatment many people report improved joint mobility and feeling
taller as well as the common sense of well-being and calm.
The Consultation
To ensure full benefits from your massage, you will be asked at your first
session to give relevant information about your health, past and present. This
ensures that your massage therapist can give you a treatment which is unique to
you and ideally suited to your needs and wishes.
All treatments are by appointment only.
To enhance your treatment
Before your massage treatment take a warm bath or shower.
Avoid eating for one hour beforehand.
Drink plenty of water after the treatment.
Benefits of massage.