We, at Holistic Haven Massage try to provide a comprehensive and objective look at all the aspects of massage therapy: history, benefits, types of massage, safety and more. We hope that you will be pleased.
Massage therapy is the systematized manipulation of soft tissues for the purpose of normalizing them. Practitioners use a variety of physical methods including applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, or causing movement to the body. Therapists primarily use their hands, but may also use their forearms, elbows, or feet.
The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being.
Chair Massage
Utilizing traditional acupressure massage techniques on you whilst seated in a specially designed chair, this massage offers you a revitalising and often essential healthy therapy. This is perfect for those who are always on the move or always working and do not have the time to appreciate a deep tissue massage.
Our Therapists Works down both sides of the spine, deep into the shoulder blades, across the shoulders, down the arms to the fingertips, into the neck and you finish off with stretching and breathing, it completely relaxes the body and mind, improving your well-being and leaving you feeling rejuvenated and more focused.
Deep Tissue Massage
Tuina (Tui Na) uses the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques Tuina (Tui Na) seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body the naturally heal itself.
Tuina (Tui Na) methods include the use of hand techniques to massage the soft tissue (muscles and tendons) of the body, acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of Qi , and manipulation techniques to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships (bone-setting).
Our Therapists will use a array of techniques like kneading, chopping, hacking, perpendicular pressure, and rolling fist which will remove tension/spasm in the muscles. Just like western massages, it works the muscles helping them to relax, removing stagnation and allowing the blood to flow more freely, giving the muscle the optimum chance of repairing itself. Tui Na perfect for general relaxation and well-being.
Full Body Massage
With a full body relaxation massage you can sooth away the strains of your busy life to leave you leaving with a sense of health and well being. In a calm relaxing environment our therapists use gentle, rhythmic strokes and rolling of the skin and muscles to help you drift into a realm of tranquillity and peace.
This body massage treatment by our therapists encourages the body to release tension, toxins, heal any sprains, sooth aches and helps you to enjoy a better nights sleep meaninh this complete massage is one of the most comforting treatments available.
Neck and Shoulder Massage
The neck and shoulder region of the human body tends to accumulate more tension than any other area through constant use. Headaches and upper-body stiffness can be traced back to the neck, which can be agitated by bad posture at work, day to day life or sleeping position. This can lead to general discomfort or even headaches and migraines.
Our therapists can massage this area encouraging the bodies channels to flow again reducing tension and stiffness.
Foot Reflexology
Reflexology assessment takes place as stress cues are evaluated. Stress cues are parts of the foot or hand that shows adaptation to stress. Adaptation is shown by visual signs such as callousing, knobby toes or bunion. Indications of stress are also seen as sensitivity to technique application or touch signs perceived by the reflexologist as technique is applied.
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