On request, Life Massage can also provide you with highly qualified Acupuncturists, Physiotherapists and Kinesiologists
Therapeutic and Holistic massage include a variety of techniques. It is a mix of Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Remedial & Sport massage. Therapeutic massage is a holistic therapy and the benefits are felt both on a physical and psychological level. Find below a few examples of its benefits:
Promotes faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
Reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
Relieves neck ache, back ache and sciatica
Relieves neck ache, back ache and sciatica
Relieves stress, anxiety and depression
Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
Reduces blood pressure
Promotes glowing skin due to increased oxygen flow
Strengthens the immune system
Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
Relieves arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
Relieves asthma and bronchitis
Relieves carpal tunnel syndrome
Helps digestive disorders, including, constipation and diarrhoea
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese technique based on the principles of acupuncture, and involves the use of finger pressure (without the needles) on specific points along the body. Chinese cultures believe the points to be junctures of meridian pathways. Acupressure massage therapy stimulates and activates the body’s own energies to help fight illness and restore harmony. Listed below are some of its benefits:
Relieves headaches and migraine
Relieves insomnia
Relieves depression
Soothes toothache
Relieves menstrual pain
Helps with digestive disorders including diarrhoea and constipation
Relieves morning sickness
Relieves stress, anxiety, depression
Strengthen the immune system
Relieves asthma and hay fever
Remedial and Sport Injury Massage focuses on both soft and deep tissues that have been damaged or strained due to accidents or physical activity. It is also used to maintain and improve the functionality and performance of muscles. The techniques used help to loosen tight muscles, prevent adhesions, promote healing, stretch and strengthen damaged tissues, reduce scar tissue and relieve stress induced conditions. Many athletes often use it as a pre and post event treatment. See below some of its benefits:
Relieves sport injuries, reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
Promotes faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
Reduces pain and swelling
Relieves whiplash, neck ache, back ache and sciatica
Relieves frozen shoulder
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of concentrated plant essences (essential oils), which are easily absorbed through the skin and via inhalation. They are utilised by the body to support the healing process and enhance health and well being. Each essential oil has distinct therapeutic properties that can improve the body’s natural functioning and so help to prevent disease. The oils have also been shown through research to possess stimulant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic and relaxant properties, amongst others. Aromatherapy massage combines the many physical benefits of massage with the powerful therapeutic properties of pure essential oils and vegetable oils. See below some of its benefits:
Relieves muscular tension and promotes a sense of overall vitality
Relieves water retention
Relieves headaches and migraine
Reduces or eliminates insomnia
Increases energy levels
Strengthen the immune system and help fight bacteria
Relieves asthma and hay fever
Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
Relieves menstrual problems
Benefits and nourishes the skin
Relieves acne and other skin conditions
Reiki is a simple, non-intrusive, hands-on healing technique, which was revived in Japan early this century. When the healer lays his or her hands on a client they connect to the life force energy to work on the 12 body positions. The Reiki energy flows through the body finding the areas where there are blockages or restrictions that are causing illness, discomfort or upset in the mind, body or spirit. It helps in releasing toxins and activating the body's natural healing ability. See below some of its benefits:
