:: Types of Massage ::

This list is a basic guide but by no means a complete list.

Swedish massage will increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles, using oil directly on ths skin light pressure is applied.

Remedial massage means to remedy. Remedial Massage describes the use of specific massage techniques and a wide range of assessments. Your therapist will have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, physical examination, and specific remedial massage techniques.

Conditions that can be treated with remedial massage include stress-induced headaches, back or neck pain and more.

Deep Tissue/ Sports massage is a slightly more intense style of massage than remedial. If you suffer from a common injury then this is the style of massage for you. Deep Tissue and Sports massage targets the underlying muscles, it is a therapy using elbows, forearms and knuckles running at various angles to the muscle fibres.

In this treatment we would also incorporate stretches and ice or heat packs where needed. We will often recommend a few treatments in succession in order to treat the condition successfully or if we feel we cannot treat you we will pass you onto some one who can.

Pregnancy massage will help to reduce stress, anxiety and many of the physical discomforts experienced during pregnancy for example lower back pain and swelling in the legs. We can massage you from the early stages of pregnancy right up until you give birth. For latter stages of pregnancy our "belly bag" is used, allowing you to relax and lie on your stomach in safety and comfort.