Massage

Massage originated in India about 5000 years ago and is the rubbing or kneading of muscles and joints to relieve tension, pain or stress. Massage focuses on soft tissues including muscles, tendons, ligaments and skin. Massage therapies vary in technique, pressure and movements.

Types of massage

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• Swedish

• Myotherapy

• Deep tissue

• Aromatherapy

• Hot stone

• Shiatsu

• Remedial/sports

• Lomi lomi

• Lymphatic drainage

• Reflexology

• Aromatherapy

• Cranial sacral

• Abhyanga

• Prenatal

What are the health benefits of massage?

Massage is used by athletes and the general population for a number of benefits, including:

• Reduced muscle tension

• Faster recovery of soft tissue injuries

• Increased joining mobility and flexibility

• Improved skin tone

• Improved circulation

• Stress reduction

• Pain relief, including headaches

• Stimulation of the lymphatic system and reduction in oedema

• Relaxation

• Improved immune system

“We have nothing to fear but missing our massage appointment time”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

If you can’t get in for a massage with a therapist, you can self-massage much of your body or invest in a percussion massage gun to treat yourself at home.

“Never put off your massage until tomorrow if you can get in today”

— Thomas Jefferson