Holistic Massage
Massage involves using the hands to perform movements on the skin to promote relaxation, healing and wellbeing.
- Kathryn Smith
How to Book a Treatment
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The main techniques of Western massage involve stroking, kneading, rubbing or pressing on the body. When the body is touched, receptors in the skin send messages to the brain causing the release of chemicals such as endorphins. These produce a sense of relaxation and wellbeing and can also relieve pain.
Massage also improves the flow of blood and lymph fluid, helps to eliminate waste products from the body, relaxes the muscles and can help regulate hormone production and stimulate the immune system. It’s also useful for specific ailments such as asthma, depression, neck and back pain, insomnia, immune deficiency disorders and diabetes.
It can be helpful during pregnancy and labour, too, and is used to help premature babies thrive and mothers bond with their infants.
