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 Swedish Massage

Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing and has been used by a number of civilisation for thousands of years. Swedish massage is the most popular type of massage and may be defined as the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage has many effects for both the physical/physiological and emotion well being.

 

The general physical effects of massage are:

• Toxins removed from muscle tissues, which can cause stiffness

• Increased circulation

• Tones the muscles

• Increases elasticity

• The bones are nourished

• Maintaining and increasing mobility of joints

• Lymphatic drainage

• Leaves skin soft and supple

• Nervous system can be soothed or stimulated depending on movements used.

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Lava Shell Massage

Tiger Clam Lava Shells first reached our shores in 2009 from the Philippines, they are handcrafted using high quality porcelain. Each shell is hand painted, replicating the beautiful luster and appearance of natural shells. The have been cast from the ideal ergonomic naturals shell and are more uniform in size and thickness. The shells stay hotter for up to 10 times longer than a stone. 

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Benefits of the having a lava shell massage:

• Promotes extreme relaxation

• Reduces stress

• Improves circulation

• Improves skin appearance

• Reduces tight, tense muscles

• Seamless massage of heat and touch

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Indian Head Massage

Massage has always played an important part of Indian life, dating back to approximately 4000 years. It was used in conjunction with herbs, spices and aromatic oils, the massage had an important medical function and could not only strengthen and firm the muscles and the skin, but also encouraged the body's natural healing abilities. 

Indian head massage can be used as part of a de-stress treatment and includes massage to areas that are most vulnerable to stress and tension such as the neck and the shoulders. It works on the emotional and physical well being of a person.

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Physical benefits of Indian head massage:

• Helps posture

• Aids relaxation

• Helps with headaches and migraines

• Conditions the scalp and hair which nourishes 

• Relieves tension from the shoulders (aches and pains)

Psychological benefits of Indian head massage:

• Helps with sleep

• Stress levels go down

• Uplifting

• Reduces anxiety 

• Increases energy levels

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Hot Stones Massage

The popularity of stone therapy has increased over the last 10 years due to the introduction from Mary Nelson. Mary Nelson Hannigan founded La Stone Therapy in 1993. The ancient technique of using tools to massage can be first tracked back 5000 years to Indian Mayon culture where they used herbs, flowers, crystals and stones.

There are four types of stones Basalt, Marine, Marble and Semi-Precious stones. Basalt stones are the best to use as they are made of volcanic rock. As they keep the heat in, to give that relaxing feeling to the massage. Over time the sea and river bed smoothes and polishes the stones which give them their naturally smooth shape and feel

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Benefits of Hot Stones massage:

• Boost blood circulation and flow of energy

• Relieves muscular tension

• Deeply relaxing

• Improves joint flexibility

• Improves muscle spasm,pain,improves muscle tension

• Calms and clears the mind

• Boost lymphatic system

• Helps to promote better sleeps

• Helps to create a sense of comfort and warmth

• Helps to reduce & manage stress

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