Massage

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special glass cups on your skin to create suction. Cupping is used for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and general wellbeing. It can also be used as a form of deep tissue massage.

• Benefits those who lead an active lifestyle. Good to have prior to and after exercise as the results may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury
• This treatment is done undressed due to needing clean access to the skin surface
• Oils will often be used to help reduce friction. Your therapist will give their recommendations during a short consultation period before your treatment

Cupping Therapy is provided in conjuction with Sports Massage. 

We are all guilty of not stretching properly before and after a workout. Let us do the stretching for you! With the Gym Buddy massage you remain fully clothed on a very comfortable futon mat on the floor. Your therapist will discuss the areas you want work on and will put you through a mix of deep tissue massage and stretching.

• Benefits anyone who regularly exercises, or who is starting a new training regime
• Prevents injury by relaxing and stretching tight, overworked muscle groups
• Increases flexibility and suppleness
• You remain fully dressed throughout – please ensure you wear loose fitting, easy moving clothing
• Oils are not used with this treatment

This type of massage therapy concentrates on the deeper layers of muscle and fascia in the body whilst using slow, firm massage techniques to reduce chronic pain, improve circulation and rehabilitate injured muscles. Despite the firm pressure and dedicated work into the areas of concern, the slow intentional movements reportedly cause a deeper sense of relaxation as you float off for a healing sleep. Science has proven just one treatment can also greatly reduce blood pressure.

• Benefits a stressful, energetic lifestyle, particularly post-exercise
  This treatment can be done either dressed or undressed, depending on the area of concern and depth of treatment
• Oils will often be used to help reduce friction. Your therapist will give their recommendations during a short consultation period before your treatment

This luxuriously treatment is adapted to your specific needs, using various massage techniques and your therapists’ awareness of the interrelationships of the body, mind and energy as they work with you as a whole. Your therapist can adapt your treatment to relax, revive or rehabilitate. Gentle to medium pressure is applied using stroking, gliding, kneading and rubbing massage techniques.

• Benefits a stressful lifestyle, or even just someone who wants pure relaxation
  Undressed treatment where the body will be covered at all times, with towels folded back from only the area being worked on at each phase of the treatment
• Oils will be used to reduce friction

Simply put, this is a pure relaxation massage, designed to help calm the nervous system and aid a restful, replenishing sleep.

• Benefits a stressful lifestyle, improving mental and physical fatigue
• Undressed treatment where the body will be covered at all times, with towels folded back from only the area being worked on at each phase of the treatment
• Oils will be used to reduce friction and encourage relaxation

Indian head massage stimulates the nerves within the head helping you to relax. This technique also increases circulation, as well as exfoliates the scalp and nourishes the hair if you opt to include oil in your treatment.

• Benefits a stressful lifestyle and is also good for those who may want a relaxing massage but do not feel comfortable having their body touched
  You remain fully dressed throughout
• Oils are not generally used with this treatment, but the option can be discussed with your therapist

For Thai Yoga Massage you remain fully clothed and lie on a very comfortable futon mat on the floor. Your therapist then begins from the feet up in giving a controlled pressured massage using her hands, arms and feet. Your therapist will then put you through a range of freeing stretches both during and after treatment.

• Benefits anyone looking to improve flexibility whilst relaxing at the same time
• This treatment is suitable for women during all stages of pregnancy
• You remain fully dressed throughout – please ensure you wear loose fitting, easy moving clothing
• Oils are not used with this treatment

Relieve deep tension through the penetrating action of heat combined with the enhanced pressure of the stones. It is said that one stroke applied using hot stones is equivalent to 5 manual massage strokes. The stones help balance the elemental forces within the body and create a sense of grounded safety. This massage also helps encourage temperature regulation and detoxification, as well as immediate stress relief.

• Benefits anyone suffering from tension and stress
• Undressed treatment where the body will be covered at all times, with towels folded back from only the area being worked on at each phase of the treatment
• Oils will be used to reduce friction and encourage relaxation

Your body goes though an incredible transformation during all stages of pregnancy. It can also cause tremendous stress on your back and joints. Our pregnancy massages are designed for safety and comfort. Help your body and mind with a de-stresssing massage to alleviate tensions building as your little one grows.

• Benefits women at all stages of pregnancy, including post-natal
• Undressed treatment where the body will be covered at all times, with towels folded back from only the area being worked on at each phase of the treatment
• Oils will be used to reduce friction and encourage relaxation
• Our Thai Yoga massage is also suitable for pregnancy, should you wish to remain clothed during your treatment