Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a technique that is used to treat chronic muscle tension through slow strokes and direct deep pressure or friction, these enable the deeper layers of muscles which may have scar tissue, adhesions or chronic tension to be worked on directly, helping to break up and eliminate any scar tissue or tension.
I use a Tisserand preblended aromatherapy oil, if you would prefer I didn't or you have allergies to certain essential oils or nuts just let me know and I'll use a plain grapeseed oil instead.
It is an excellent massage to help get rid of deep rooted knots especially in the neck and shoulders. You may notice some soreness during or right after the massage, however, you should feel better than ever after a day or two. However this is not the case for everyone, I will ensure that I work with you to enable you to have the best treatment possible with the least pain or discomfort. I will encourage you to tell me if you feel uncomfortable, as my aim is to reduce any tension or scar tissue while you feel comfortable.
The pressure I use will be different for each client, it will probably even be different for each treatment - depending on what you need at that time.
Deep tissue massage helps to loosen tight muscles, improve circulation of blood and oxygen, and releases toxins from the muscles. Due to the release of toxins you will need to increase the amount of water that you drink, encouraging the release of toxins from your system.
Who would benefit from deep tissue massage?
Whether you work in an office and find that you have lots of tension in your neck and shoulders, you're a mum who carries children and heavy shopping, someone who is training for a sporting event, someone who carries heavy equipment as part of their job (e.g. a camera man/woman), or someone who has bad posture you will find that you will benefit from deep tissue massage.
Using a massage oil I will use various techniques to massage you, including Swedish massage, positional release, deep tissue, trigger points and acupressure. All of these techniques are used to release tension, relax your muscles, de-stress and re-energise you.
Your first treatment will include an initial consultation where I will take your medical history, look at your diet and lifestyle, all of these will enable me to create a treatment which will best suit you, if you would prefer not to assess your diet and lifestyle please just le me know.
Some of the many benefits:
