Rest and Relaxation

What is Body Massage?

Touch is a very important part of human contact. It helps us feel connected and loved by those around us. 

Massage uses touch through rubbing or kneading of parts of the body to aid circulation, relax the muscles.

Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy. 

The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being.

There are many health benefits to receiving massage therapy on a regular basis:

A good massage is an exhilarating experience. 

What You Need to Know About Swedish Massage

During Swedish massage, massage therapists use massage oils to facilitate smooth, gliding strokes over the entire body.  Other classic Swedish massage moves include kneading, friction, stretching and (sometimes) tapping. Swedish massage uses firm but gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and create other health benefits .

Generally during Swedish massage you're nude underneath a towel or sheet. The therapist uncovers only the part of the body he/she is working on, a technique called "draping". You can keep your underwear on during Swedish massage, and many newcomers do.

Crystal therapy

Crystal therapy is a holistic therapy that works on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. It re-establishes a harmonious energy flow within the body. This balances the body and mind and helps the body heal itself. Crystal treatments are excellent at relieving stress and are very relaxing. They provide an energetic boost to the whole system so are great if you have been feeling run-down.

 A Crystal Therapy session usually lasts between 30 minutes and an hour. A full case history of the client is taken on their first visit. This establishes a thorough background of the person and allows an individually tailored session to be developed. The client  lays fully clothed on a massage couch for the treatment. The session begins with the therapist tuning into the patient. The therapist holds the clients feet during this 'tuning in' and detects their energies.

 The therapist places clear quartz crystals around the client’s body, pointing up the left side and down the right (we receive energies through our left side and give them out through our right).  This develops a good flow of energy within the client. The therapist then clears energy blockages in the physical body, chakras (energy centres) and aura (human energy field).  Specific crystals are then placed on the body and chakras to bring in positive energy and raise the client’s vibrational frequency.  The client may feel heat/cold or tingling sensations during the session. The client’s energies are then grounded so they come out of a deep relaxation state. A foot massage at the end helps to 'ground' the client even further (or hand massage for those with ticklish feet!).

 At the end of the session, the therapist discusses the treatment with the client and may recommend further treatments or crystals to use at home. The client will then drink a glass of water and  should drink plenty of water following the treatment.  Avoiding caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours, as this can unbalance and upset the body's balance - undoing all the good work!!!

Conditions Helped

As crystal treatments work by helping the body to heal itself, treatments can help a wide variety of conditions, e.g. stress, emotional issues, back and muscular pain, colds, reproductive system imbalances, urinary conditions etc.

 Facials, the benefits: 

* improves the texture of the skin

* increases circulation bringing fresh nutrients and oxygen

* boosts cellular activity thus rejuvenating the skin

* relaxes tense and contracted muscles

* Increases lymphatic flow thus aiding removal of waste products and toxins

* stimulates and soothes nerve endings

* deeply relaxing

REIKI

Ancient Healing Art

A safe and gentle method of sending loving energy to yourself or another being

Reiki is the japanese word for universal life force energy and is the name of a healing therapy which maximizes the benfit from ths univeral energy.  Reiki was founded in the 1800's in Japan by Mikao Usui, a Buddist who dedicated his life to the study of hands-on healing methods.  Reikiis not a relion, as it holds no creed or doctrine.  It is not a belief system, therefore,no mental preparation or direction is needed to recieve a treatment, only desire to receive and accept the energy.  Having a Reiki treament does not involve massage since Reiki requires no specific setting or preparation it can be utilized in all hospital enviroments, including out patient clinics and all other patient settings.

How does it work?

Reiki practitioners have received both instructions and Reiki "Attunments" which raised and accelerate their energy flow.  The practitioner provides a Reiki treatment by the gentle act of assistance.  The result is that the health giving life- force energy in the recipient's body becomes amplified and balances.

What are the side effects?

There are no side effects or contra-indications with Reiki; it is a non invasive and safe for all ages from premature babies to the elderly.  Reiki can be performed on a patient while they are lying down, sitting or standing.  No adjustment in clothing needs to be made, since Reik flows through any barrier, including casts.