Massages
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a type of deep tissue massage available to all clients not just sports people. The therapist will use different techniques to help reduce muscle tension, discomfort and pain. Massage can be used for maintenance, injury prevention and injury treatment.
Benefits of sports massage:
- Reduction in muscle tension, muscular pain and discomfort
- Increased range of motion, leading to enhanced performance.
- Decreased muscle stiffness and soreness after exercise or physical activity
- Reduced recovery time post injury
- Increased levels of relaxation and reduction in physical and psychological stress levels
- Aids sleep quantity and quality.
Pregnancy Massage - Available with Caroline at Middlesbrough, other locations available on request
A therapeutic massage, in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy is beneficial to boost circulation, relax tense muscles and ease aches and pains. It helps to produce endorphins as well as lower blood pressure and improve overall well-being and mental health, by relaxing both mind and body. Our specialist Obstetric physiotherapist is trained specifically in pregnancy massage and supportive positioning, as well as having a full understanding of pregnancy physiological changes and advice.
Thai Yoga Available with Dan at Middlesbrough or Darlington
Typically performed on the floor lying on a mat, a specifically-trained massage therapist guides you through partner yoga poses and stretches. Usually, it stats with focussing on the feet and ends with the face and head. By starting with the feet, a persons energy can be moved upward and in turn, helps increase the circulation of blood flow and energy throughout the body and reduces stress levels. With increase blood circulation, more oxygen with flow to the brain which will help decrease headaches.
Like a deep tissue massage, the massage therapist uses their palms to gently knead your muscle but also, you’ll be twisted and stretched by your partner using feet, thumbs and fists to work your body. The slow movements allow for your mind and body to slow down, get centred and experience true relaxation yoga.
Bamboo Massage Available with Dan only
Bamboo was found and used in China more than 5000 years ago, which is why the woody plant conjures up images of pandas eating shots and leaves in the Orient. Even though its m any uses are just becoming widely known, the bamboo plant as an alternative material began long before ‘going green’ became a trend. Believe it or not, the history of bamboo is historically significant for many Asian countries not only China. The bamboo fusion came to Europe in the last 10 years and this form of massage uses warm stalks to active silica crystals found naturally on bamboo surfaces. Once warmed, these crystals produce and electrical charge that interacts with the body’s electromagnetic field. Bamboo massage therapists believe this combination of heat and pressure releases toxins from the body caused by stress. These techniques might produce mental, spiritual and emotional well-being.
Benefits of bamboo massage:
- Melts away stubborn areas of tension
- Alleviate back and shoulder pain
- Increase joint and muscle flexibility
- Improve sports performance and endurance
- Decrease pain and healing time for injuries
- Increase energy and vitality
- Soothe away stress
- Improve overall health and well-being