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General Benefits of a Massage
A massage improves blood circulation, bringing more nutrients and oxygen to your skin, muscles and organs whilst removing waste products and toxins. A regular massage helps maintain a sense of balance and well-being as well as relaxes the mind and body especially at times of physical and mental anxiety. Let our therapist knead the knots, remove the tension from your body and make you feel like a new person!
Remedial Massage
60 mins $100 | 90 mins $140 | 120 mins $180*
Remedial massage is a firm pressure massage that incorporates deep-tissue massage techniques to relieve stress and release accumulated toxins from the muscle structures. This type of massage is usual for clients who have a specific area or areas of concern that they want addressed.
A variety of techniques including Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial release, Shiatsu and Acupressure are used. Soft tissue manipulation and stretches help to release tension and improve blood circulation to the affected areas.
Pregnancy Massage
60 mins $100 | 90 mins $140 | 120 mins $180*
+ Pre-Natal Massage
Pregnancy massage is designed specifically for expectant mothers who want to continue to enjoy a massage but with the knowledge that their therapist is aware of their special needs. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts during pregnancy, such as backaches, a stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches, oedema as well as sore, swollen ankles and feet.
Through the 3 trimesters, pregnant women can get the benefits of improved circulation so increasing the flow of nutrients to mum and baby, relief from muscular discomfort such as cramping, tightness, stiffness, tension and knots.
Labour and delivery can be very taxing to the body and massage can assist with recovery. Abdominal massage within a few hours of a normal delivery can help contract the uterus and thereby assist is the reduction of bleeding. Abdominal massage also helps stomach muscles return to their original position to minimise the occurrence of Diastasis Recti (Tummy Separation). If you underwent a C-section, abdominal massage can proceed after 6 weeks and on advice of your medical professional.
Other common postpartum complaints include painful / displaced coccyx and severe lower back pain which with early treatment provides the best rate of recovery.
The onset of breastfeeding brings about its own set of challenges. Getting into and maintaining an optimal position to nurse your baby puts quite a bit of strain on the upper body. The arms, shoulders, neck and upper back can benefit from regular treatment.
Postpartum massage can assist in reducing the onset of Post Natal Depression.
Relaxation & Swedish Massage
30 mins $60 | 60 mins $100 | 90 mins $140 | 120 mins $180*
The aim of a Relaxation or Swedish massage is to relax the tissues of the body, relieve stress and improve circulation. The pressure used is usually light to moderate and can be adjusted to the client's preference. Where required some deep tissue work may be incorporated.
Sports Massage
30 mins $60 | 60 mins $100 | 90 mins $140 | 120 mins $180*
Sports massage can be Pre or Post event massage. This is a massage targeted at specific areas of the body to prepare the muscles of high levels of stress and activity prior to an event or the calm and relax the muscles as well as aid in the elimination of lactic acid after the event. This massage can be performed on its own or incorporated into a Relaxation or Remedial massage.
Deep Tissue Massage
60 mins $100 | 90 mins $140| 120 mins $180*
This style of massage is usually incorporated in one of the types of massage above. As the name suggest, the therapist will use their fingers, palms, knuckles and elbows to reach the deeper muscles of the body. Deep Tissue massage is never performed on its own as the upper layers of soft tissue need to be warmed and relaxed before the deeper layers can be accessed and treated.
Aromatherapy Massage
Treatment Price + $10
This style of massage uses a blend of pure essential oils in conjunction with a relaxation or remedial style massage to enhance the physical and mental experience of the client. A variety of blends are used depending of the client’s preference. Blends for relaxation, stress, anxiety and uplifting the senses are available. Special blends can be created on request. Most popular is the Relaxation blend containing Lavender, Patchouli, Majoram and Roman Chamomile.
Gift Certificates
You can purchase a gift certificate for a friend or loved one instead. You can select a Relaxation, Remedial or Pregnancy massage as well as options for a 60,90 or 120 minute massage. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
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