Therapeutic or Wholistic Massage uses massage techniques such as Swedish effleurage, trigger point release, lymphatic drainage and some deep tissue. This treatment is good for those seeking relaxation, a release of tight muscles, improved body tone, emotional stress release, increased body awareness, improved circulation and a release of toxins.

Hot Stone Massage uses smooth heated stones, which are placed on the back and torso to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy. The body is massaged with oil and warm stones.

Oriental Head Massage involves movements around the scalp using warm oil. The treatment includes a lymphatic facial drainage, shoulder, back; neck and arm massage which helps alleviate tightness and tension.

Deep Tissue Massage works on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Slower strokes and friction are used. It is for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems or recovery from injury.

Shiatsu is Japanese bodywork that uses localized finger pressure in rhythmic sequence on acupuncture meridians. The points are held for a few seconds to improve the flow of energy and to restore body balance.

Bowen Therapy involves gentle rolling movement across muscle and connective tissue, which can relax tight muscles. Lymphatic points are stimulated with short pauses in between to allow energy to flow through the body to release built up stress and toxins. The treatment is relaxing and can feel as though a weight has been lifted.

Thai massage aligns the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. It includes compressions and stretches. You will be stretched and moved in a similar way to Yoga without having to do any work. It will improve your flexibility and range of motion.

Kahuna or Lomi Lomi Massage is done with the forearms primarily, in flowing strokes using a lot of oil. The therapist moves in a dance like rhythm around the client’s body, at times working on top and under the body at the same time. This promotes healing on all levels, and music is integral to the massage as is rhythm.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation, which also promotes healing. It is administered by “the laying on of hands” and is based on an unseen “life force energy” that flows through us and is what causes us to be alive and well. If the “life force energy” is low, we are more likely to feel stressed and unwell.

Remedial massage works on soft tissue of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments, focus is on the area that has the most tension, and it improves functioning of joints, muscles, and promotes circulation, general body tone and relieves mental and physical fatigue.

Sports massage is for people who are physically active and work out. The focus is treating and preventing injury which enhances athletic performance. The combination of stretches helps to loosen and increase flexibility.

Ayurvedic massage provides relaxation, circulation and elimination of toxins. The oil is heated and made up of sesame, almond, wheat germ and jasmine oil. The entire scalp, including the face and ears are massaged, which helps calm the nervous system, strengthen memory and improve eyesight. The body is massaged with warm oil.

Craniosacral therapy is a light touch technique used to relieve pain, tension and restrictions in the body. The practitioner tunes into the subtle rhythms and movements of the body and allows the body to unwind.

Aromatherapy uses one or more essential oils for addressing specific needs. This can be for relaxation, energising, stress-reduction or balancing.

Relaxation or Swedish massage uses long smooth strokes, kneading and circular movements on superficial layers of the muscle.

Pregnancy Massage helps reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains, and reduce anxiety and depression. It is not advised in the first trimester, and after this time the massage is customised to the woman’s individual needs.

Kinesiology is the study of motion, how muscles act and coordinate to move the body. It determines whether the body is under stress or muscles are not functioning at their peak. Muscle testing determines problem areas by using techniques such as pressure points or stimulating or switching off muscles.

Reflexology applies pressure to points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body, this helps stimulate energy flow, is very relaxing, especially for people who have tired aching feet.

Physiotherapy: Using understanding of anatomy and physiology to diagnose, treat and prevent illness, through manual therapy and exercise, electrotherapy and computer diagnostics.

Osteopathy is a “whole body” system of manual therapy, based on unique biomechanic principles, which uses a wide range of techniques to treat musculo-skeletal problems and other functional disorders of the body.