With all treatments, the first session includes a consultation in complete confidence to create a specific treatment programme to meet the client’s needs. All clients should feel totally at ease and relaxed during treatments. Abigail ensures that client modesty is preserved and comfort maintained during sessions. She is always happy to discuss treatment approaches with clients; please contact her at the Centre.

therapeutic massage

Massage therapy can help to relax and ease aches and pains. This is achieved through an oil medium and a combination of different massage techniques. Massage is particularly good at relaxing muscles and can work as an adjunct to physiotherapy to:

reflexology

Reflexology is based on the principle that reflex points on the soles, side and top of the feet are connected to corresponding areas throughout the body. Stimulation of these areas bring about balance and easing of pain. This is achieved by a gentle pressure point massage of the feet. Only shoes and socks need to be removed. Situations where reflexology may be used to help clients:

aromatherapy

Aromatherapy uses the power of essential oils, natural extracts from plants, to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. Combining the oils with a massage treatment maximises the effects of the oils as they can harmonise their effects via absorption through the skin and by the aromas being inhaled during the treatment. The benefits of aromatherapy can be summarised as:

indian head massage

This massage is focussed on the head, neck and shoulders and uses traditional techniques. The client is seated throughout. It can be a deeply relaxing massage for those who spend alot of time at a computer. Conditions that may benefit:

lymph drainage massage

This is unique and specific massage developed by Dr Vodder in the 1930’s. The techniques in this massage are very light percussive and gentle pumping actions to specific points on the skins surface to promote the circulation of the lymph fluid to alleviate congestion. Conditions that specifically benefit from this would include:

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massage and complementary therapy

Our massage and complementary therapy services include: