BENEFITS OF MASSAGE & BODYWORK THERAPY
- Applied stress management
- Asthma & breathing
- Arthritis and joint mobility
- Blood circulation
- Digestion, bowel and abdominal issues
- Gait & proprioception
- General fatigue & tiredness
- Headaches & migraines
- Hormonal imbalances and PMS
- Lymphatic movement
- Stiff hips
- Sports performance
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Wellbeing and health maintenance
- Neck, shoulder and back problems
- Sciatica
- Pregnancy Support for all trimesters
- TMJ (temporal mandibular joint) jaw dysfunction
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE is a form of bodywork focusing on the head, neck, shoulders, upper back and can include the arms and hands. Traditional practised in India at the barbers for men or in the home by the women, in the seated on mat or on a chair. Oils can be used but most treatments in the UK are practised on the head dry and through loose comfortable clothing. Indian Head Massage can help to calm the mind, relax the nervous system, reduce headaches and upper body tension. Ideal treatment for general relaxation, improve sleep and applied stress management.
30 minute session is £35
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE is a fusion of many oil-based techniques that Dave has studied over his career: Indonesian/Balinese, Chi-Nei-Tsang (Abdominal), Ayurvedic & Thai Massage, as well as western style PNF stretches and trigger points. Deep Tissue massage does not always mean deep pressure, but using firmer more focused pressure on the muscles and connective tissue to break down patterns of tension held in the body. Even though it can be a firm treatment compared to holistic and aromatherapy massage, most people find it relaxing by regulating the nervous system by rhythmic movement of hands and coconut oil along the body. It also can be used in a remedial context as Tuina Massage.
1 hour session is £65
TUINA REMEDIAL MASSAGE (pronounced TWEE-NAH) is a traditional Chinese Bodywork system and is the oldest known form of massage dating back as far as 2700 BCE. Like Shiatsu, it is based on the meridian system and acupressure points to stimulate the flow of life-force, and also uses joint mobilisations and gentle shaking.
Tuina uses more hand movements than Shiatsu to promote healing in the muscles and connective tissue. Tuina focuses on more remedial techniques than most forms of massage and is more solution-focused in it’s approach to common ailments and injuries. While Shiatsu is usually practised on a futon mat, Tuina is practised on a massage couch or seated on a chair.
1 hour session is £60
SHIATSU & REIKI BODYWORK (pronounced SHE-AT-SUE & RAY-KEY) are forms of massage and energy healing developed in Japan, and has been influenced by Chinese Medicine and Philosophy. Shiatsu and Reiki is generally practiced with the client fully clothed. Shiatsu uses palm, thumb, elbow and forearm pressure on the muscles and along the Chinese meridian system and acupressure points that relate to the internal organs of the body. Reiki is a gentle modality of hands-on or hands-off energy healing influencing the aura. Dave prefers to work with both techniques together to help enhance the flow of Ki (life-force energy) within the client’s body.
Working with the breath is an important aspect of Shiatsu & Reiki, helping to improve breathing rhythms, inducing relaxation and releasing emotions. Touch, gentle shaking and stretching, and joint mobilisations are used for both physical and energetic alignment. Working with the acupressure points with thumbs, elbows and Reiki palm healing increases the treatments effectiveness in the same way acupuncture does but without the use of needles!
1 hour session is £60
Thank you Robert Gala for taking the pictures at Shambala Festival 2024.
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