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Hot Stones Massage

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Hot Stones Massage has to be one of the most relaxing therapeutic massages available. For hundreds of years, hot stone massage has been used by many different cultures and modern-day therapists apply the same techniques for a wonderfully relaxing massage designed to work on muscle tension at the deepest level.

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During the hot stone massage treatment, smooth, basaltic (volcanic) rocks that have been heated in water are used to perform the body massage. The heat of the stones penetrates deep into the muscle tissue allowing the muscles to relax 4-5 times quicker than in a standard body massage, easing muscle tension and revitalising the muscle tissue by increasing blood circulation.

The deep relaxation and increased blood flow to the areas being worked not only accelerates any healing processes but also creates a state of deep mental relaxation.

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​The combination of relaxing warmth is thought to encourage the body to detox and heal, increasing lymph flow and helping to flush out waste. The body becomes relaxed in a much shorter space of time.

• The benefits of a Hot Stones Massage include:

• Improve your circulation

• Increased lymphatic drainage (removal of toxin removal)

• Improved blood flow to tissues

• Reduces muscular tension

• Relieves aches and pains

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Produces a deep relaxation

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Hot stones massage may not be suitable for everyone and certain medical conditions may prevent this treatment. A consultation will be carried out before your first treatment which enables me to ensure that hot stone massage is suitable for you.

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Treatment times

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

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​​​​Reflexology 

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Reflexology is a form of natural, holistic therapy based on the discovery that there are points on the feet and hands, which correspond to organs, systems and structures within the entire body. This corresponding relationship is called a ‘reflex’. A reflex is when a stimulation, at one point brings about a response in another point or area. In reflexology, by using special pressure techniques to stimulate the points on the feet and hands imbalances in the tissues, organs and systems of the body can be both detected and effectively treated to restore balance and well-being.

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Reflexology works on the principle that the whole body, from head to toe, is connected. This connection is represented by ten longitudinal zones, developed by Dr William Fitzgerald. These zones run front to back, head to toe throughout the body and are most easily accessible via the feet By manipulating a particular area of the foot, the rest of the organs in that zone will feel a positive benefit. In a sense it is like a messaging service - when specific pressure is applied to a section of the foot, this sends a positive message along the zone. For example, working the heart area of the foot will release blocked energy, not only stimulating the heart but also all the other organs and body parts in the heart's zone. Each part of the foot is a different 'reflex area' which connects to a particular part of the body. Reflexologists use their thumbs and fingers to look for areas of tenderness in the reflexes, reading these as a signal that there is a problem in the corresponding part of the body and working that reflex accordingly. Some also look for crystal deposits (a granular texture under the surface of the skin) as proof of a problem area and work the reflexes to remove the build-up of crystals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Aims and Indications of Reflexology:

Main effects of reflexology

• Total relaxation

• Increase circulation

• Increase oxygen levels within the blood stream

• Helps with the effective removal of toxins

• Aids the body to cleanse itself of toxins

• Aids the body to heal itself

 

What are its benefits?

• It relieves stress and tension and has a deeply relaxing effect: 75% of disease is estimated to be stress- related

• In order to function, the body needs energy in the form of oxygen and nutrients which are circulated in the blood. As reflexology improves blood circulation, it thus increases the efficiency of all organs and cells

• It helps release trapped nervous energy and improves neural efficiency; approximately 7000 nerves are stimulated by reflexology massage

• It improves waste removal and elimination

• it activates the body's self-healing.

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This relaxing treatment can bring relief to a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including anxiety, stress, tension, muscular aches and pains, back and joint pain, circulatory and lymphatic problems and digestive, skin, respiratory, menstrual and even hormonal disorders.

 

It might be beneficial to you during a one hour treatment to combine therapies with reflexology with a back, neck and shoulder massage, however we can discuss this during your consultation.

 

I will be using the reflexology technique from  Eunice Ingham

Treatment time 60 mins (with a 20 minute consultation on your First session)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​