Massage

Do you feel stressed and need of some time out? Got a sore back, a stiff neck or tight muscles? Is a sports injury or chronic health problem getting you down? If so, Therapeutic Massage may be just what the doctor ordered to restore your body! Massage soothes away your cares, relaxes the muscles and assists the body to heal itself. 

Many ailments that afflict us today can be traced to stress. Research shows that Therapeutic Massage benefits us in many ways - improving alertness and job performance, and helping prevent many problems associated with ageing. It also restores your perspective, is an effective way to combat anxiety and the stress and brings peace of mind and a feeling of well being. Therapeutic massage by one of our therapists goes to the source of your health problems rather than just treating the svmotoms.

A massage does all this and more, which is why it is one of the most popular and wide-spread holistic therapies of all time with a history spanning over five millennia. There are many different kinds of massage therapies, each designed to target ...

You may already be familiar with the benefits of a good massage. If not, here are just a few of them:

alleviates mental stress and helps reduce anxiety by stimulating positive chemicals like serotonin and dopamine;

relieves muscular aches and pains, reduces swelling and promotes healing;

improves circulation and boosts your body's natural immunity;

combats fatigue to assist in better, longer and more restful sleep.

A full body massage can be done in any style dependent on your personal goals and tolerance for...discomfort. We won't lie - a massage can be challenging for muscles that experience a lot of pressure and strain. But we can promise that massages can significantly improve your mobility and flexibility. Where do you think "no pain, no gain" came from?

A massage for the entire body is a wholesome experience. It takes into account the key pressures points throughout the body - the head and neck, the shoulders, spine and lower back, the legs and feet. It can even include a massage of the hands to improve your dexterity and combat issues like arthritis. Sometimes you don't know how sore you are until the pain melts away.

The benefits of a full body massage are unrivalled when it comes to natural treatments. A massage is also great for your skin. An increase in circulation can enhance the appearance of your skin for more defined, smoother skin with a natural flush. Massage works with the body's flow to flush toxins from the system leading to a clearer and more even complexion.

Benefits of ante-natal massage:

When done effectively, helps to reduce stress hormones within a pregnant woman's body. It also increases the levels of hormones which tend to be low in women who are depressed.

It leads to a reduction in anxiety and free floating concerns. There is often an improvement in general mood following a massage.

Pregnant women often find a massage rejuvenates their energy because it gives them an opportunity to rest and completely relax.

For some pregnant women, massage can relieve nausea and heartburn. In others, it can make these worse.

Relieves the everyday discomforts of pregnancy such as an aching neck, sore back, and heaviness in the pelvic bones, leg cramps, swelling of the ankles and feet and oedema (fluid retention).

Leads to muscle relaxation and relief of joint pain. Pregnancy massage can be particularly helpful for women who experience sciatic nerve pain.

Builds a sense of connection with another person as well as building a rapport. Many pregnant women experience a change in their intimate relationship with their partner and suffer from being touch deprived.

Pregnancy massage may improve the progression of labour with better health outcomes for both the mother and her baby. More relaxed mothers may have a lower risk of interventions during labour and birth.

Pregnancy massage can provide an opportunity for women to completely stop what they are doing and focus on the pleasure of having someone else do something just for them. Improved sleep due to feeling less muscle tension and generally less uncomfortable.

Deep tissue massage targets chronic tension in muscles that lie far below the body's surface. Deep muscle techniques involve slow strokes, direct pressure or friction movements that go across the muscle grain.

When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by

physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement.

Massage therapists will use their fingers, thumbs or occasionally even elbows to apply the needed pressure. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as: chronic pain, limited mobility, recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury), repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis pain, fibromyalgia, and muscle spasms.

Lymphatic drainage, a technique originating in the 20th century, enhances lymph fluid movement, reducing swelling and improving detoxification. This gentle massage supports immune function and circulation. Lymphatic drainage benefits individuals with lymphedema, chronic pain, and those recovering from surgery. Regular sessions improve skin health, reduce cellulite, and promote muscle recovery. Self-lymphatic drainage is feasible but should be done under professional guidance. Proper hydration and diet enhance its effects. Despite myths, it doesn’t directly cause weight loss or serve as a quick fix, but contributes to overall health and well-being.

Let’s start with the definition of the word ‘Lomi.’ Essentially, it means to shift/move/rub/soothe. The movements have been likened to when a cat happily kneads its paws, purring away! 

You can think of this type of massage as a healing practice that releases blockages, promotes circulation, and shifts energy. It may also be called a ‘loving hands massage’ or simply a ‘Lomi massage.’ 

According to legend, the Lomi Lomi massage originated in Polynesia and came to Hawaii when the Polynesians settled there. As prescribed by the Polynesian elders, who were the community leaders, these massages were only performed by trained healers and were part of a spiritual event. 

This form of massage could go on for hours (or even days!) and was meant to induce a deeper connection with the divine. In its current form, Lomi Lomi massages in Australia are typically available in spas and are freely available for anyone to book. In Hawaii, the wellness of the physical body is considered equal to mental and emotional wellness. Therefore, any treatment for the body must also consider the mental and emotional aspects. 

For this reason, a Lomi Lomi massage often involves gentle prayers for your wellbeing. Even if you are not religious, many people report that the prayers are extremely calming and soothing, not just for the body but for the soul too. The massage therapists view themselves as enablers rather than healers, per se. They perform the massage to remove any physical and emotional blockages in order for your healing to begin. The practice is viewed as a spiritual way of reconnecting and encouraging recovery.