Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage

Relaxation and therapeutic massage provide a whole body experience aimed towards physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Using our very own True Blue Essential oil blends along with various therapeutic massage techniques, our relaxation treatment works to increase lymphatic and cardiovascular flow, strengthen the immune system, and work to release various hormones that create a state of inner peace and calm.

 What to expect in your session

Following a short consultation with Rita, the treatment plan will be outlined and you may choose the blend of essential oils that best suits your mood for that day. Your massage will involve long gliding stokes, a gentle but purposeful pressure and may work through the back, abdomen, legs, feet, arms, hands, scalp, and face.

Common problems that Massage Therapy will effectively treat:

Scar tissue • Muscle Strains • Joint sprains • Whiplash • Fractures • Plantar fasciitis • Compartment syndromes • Bursitis • Frozen Shoulder • Torticollis • Tension headaches • Migraine • Runners hip • Patellofemoral syndrome • Scoliosis • TMJ • Tendonitis (all) • Asthma • Constipation

What is Remedial Massage?

When muscles become knotted and tense or damaged, remedial massage provides a healing treatment that can be gentle or strong, deep or shallow. Remedial massage holistically treats the body. The massage therapist endeavours to identify the original biomechanical dysfunction, thus healing the cause of the disorder, as well as the symptoms.

Remedial massage uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage to

muscles, tendons and joints. Massage therapy supports and speeds up the body's own repair mechanisms. A lubricating medium (usually oil) is applied directly on the skin. This ensures that the muscles associated with the disorder are deeply penetrated. Passive joint stretching moves are also used.

Key benefits of Remedial Massage

Key benefits of remedial massage include the stimulation to the blood supply allowing toxins in the muscles to be removed; the calming of the peripheral nervous system to ease pain and discomfort; and the toning and relaxing of muscles to improve joint mobility. An improvement to the health of the cells, the repairing of tissues, and the easing of stiffness and tension can also be experienced through therapeutic relaxation.

Muscular and skeletal dysfunctions often addressed with remedial massage include muscle tightness and pain, arthritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, whiplash, neck and back pain, scoliosis, headaches and sports injuries.

What is Relaxation Massage?

Relaxation or Swedish massage is a smooth flowing style that helps reduce:

• stress

• improve circulation and range of movement

• eases and tones muscles

• provides the deep relaxation that allows our minds and bodies to recharge and rejuvenate.