Shiatsu
Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese healing art introduced to the west some 30 years ago. Using oriental diagnosis techniques, Shiatsu treatments works with your meridians & acupressure points to support and encourage your bodies self healing ability to harmonise the bodies energy system. A treatment can include stretching, Chinese cupping Gua Sha & moxibustion. Your practitioner will apply mindful perpendicular pressure with fingers, palms, elbows, knees or feet. You need comfortable clothes as a treatment is performed fully clothed.
Shiatsu aids in harmonising the bodies energy system by supporting meridians that are kyo (low in energy) and dispersing meridians that are jitsu (over energised) resulting in a more balanced system. Shiatsu helps to clear toxins, releases tension from muscles and joints, relaxes the nervous system and increases circulation and promotes the flow of lymphatic fluid. You could describe it like having a yoga session without having to do any work.
Chinese Cupping
Fire cupping or suction cupping is a form of traditional medicine found in many cultures worldwide for thousands of years. Air is sucked out of the cups to create a vacuum on the skin. Chinese cupping is used to reduce muscle pain (dispel stagnation). Stagnant blood and lymph are reduced to increase and improve energy (qi) flow.
Conditions treated; respiratory diseases such as the common cold, pneumonia and bronchitis. Chinese cupping is also good for back, neck and shoulder pain and other musculoskeletal conditions and headaches. It may cause bruising. The cups can be left on for 5 to 20 minutes, they may be left in place or moved across and down tired aching muscles. They can also be placed on and off very quickly depending on the condition being treated.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion has been used for thousands of years to increase energy and strengthen the body, it’s excellent for stimulating circulation of energy (qi) and blood. Moxibustion is helpful in treating chronic weakened conditions where the energy channels have been obstructed by cold and damp conditions.
Conditions treated; diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal problems, frozen shoulder and any muscle and/or joint pain.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a beautiful relaxing massage using a selection of 100% pure essential oils blended for your specific needs. Aromatherapy treatments include a consultation where oils will be selected on an individual client basis to support your presenting condition. A treatment may help with depression, anxiety, stress, period pain, headaches, digestive issues and many other complaints. The aromatherapy massage is a Micheline Arcier style massage, who developed this aromatherapy technique, it is best to follow her sequence for the most beneficial aromatherapy treatment.
Sports Treatments
We understand that an athlete wants to be back playing sport as soon as possible after an injury as does anyone who is in pain from an injury. Your injury may be treated using a variety of modalities to provide the best outcome in the shortest time possible. Chinese cupping (a traditional Chinese therapy that applies suction cups over soft tissues) is very useful for separating muscle fibres, reducing pain and increasing range of motion. Moxibustion (burning herbs to stimulate acupuncture points) provides heat to any area to aid with specific conditions. You will be given specific take home exercises to also help your recovery. EFT may also be appropriate to help relieve the stress associated with the pain and frustration with having an injury.
Hot Stone Therapy
Our thermodynamic basalt stones have been sourced naturally from New Zealand for purest energy, they are heated to a comfortable healing temperature. With our knowledge of essential oils we will usually combine pure essential oils into the treatment to enhance the deeply relaxing effect. The therapeutic heat slowly radiates into the body as the stones are massaged over the body, easing the muscles, creating a state of calm relaxation. With your permission cold stones may also be used in combination to create a thermal treatment to increase circulation.
Remedial Massage
Your remedial massage therapist has a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology to provide a treatment to help with specific problems. Techniques may include soft tissue and deep tissue work with stretches, therapeutic exercises and some acupressure. Remedial massage may help with sports related injuries, back and neck problems, headaches and digestive issues. Help increase range of motion and increase circulation and lymphatic drainage.
Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT) Tapping
EFT or emotional freedom technique works by tapping on your acupressure points to relieve emotional issues or to help you achieve your goals and reinforce some positive beliefs. It is used on conjunction with other treatments or on it’s own. It is a wonderful way to help find relief from previous traumas and emotional blockages
