For relaxation or relief from muscular tension, aches and pains
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A massage is the stroking, kneading, rolling and pressing of the skin and muscles. There are many different styles, each with different origins and aims, but the premise of the treatment is the same - to relax and rebalance the body and to make you feel good.
With more than 250 variations of massage and bodywork therapies available around the world, understandably, it can get a little overwhelming.
Below you will find some of the different forms of massage I offer via my mobile service in East Sussex - if you want to combine them, then please just ask.
Full Body Massage
SWEDISH/HOLISTIC MASSAGE
Swedish/Holistic massage is what you probably consider a ‘typical’ massage.
Designed to improve circulation, soothe muscles and improve relaxation. It uses five main techniques; stroking and gliding, kneading, rubbing, tapping or pounding, and vibration.
This form of massage helps to stimulate the skin and nervous system, and exercises the ligaments and tendons to keep them supple.
The process can be incredibly relaxing, and is championed for its ability to reduce both emotional, and physical stress.
Deep Tissue Massage
TREATING CHRONIC ACHES, PAINS AND TENSION
Deep tissue massage uses slow, firm strokes and pressure to help ease and release tension deep in your muscles. Commonly used to treat chronic aches and pains and tension in the neck, back and shoulders, deep tissue massage is an intense but effective treatment.
Deep tissue massage is actually a blanket term, describing a number of therapies (such as sports massage and lymphatic drainage) and occurs, in some form, in many massage treatments. Deep tissue massage is commonly used for medical reasons by physiotherapists and chiropractors, or through GP referral.
Indian Head Massage
FOCUSING ON THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDERS
Focusing on the head, neck and shoulders, Indian head massage is an Ayurvedic technique.
Using a range of techniques with varying pressure, Indian head massage is a deep massage that aims to encourage healing and restore balance in the body.
The treatment may be firmer than expected but you shouldn’t feel discomfort. Benefits include an improved sleep routine and a release of tension in your neck, back and shoulders.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage is a speciality massage which uses heated stones in order to massage and relax the body. The warmth of the stones helps to relax the muscles deeply whilst improving circulation and calming the nervous system.
The benefits of Hot Stones Massage includes muscle relaxation – the warmth of the stones penetrate more deeply into the muscles to loosen areas of tightness - and tension pain relief – the added benefit of heat therapy to the massage can provide more pain relief than a traditional massage.
I can highly recommend Derek. A fantastic massage. Felt about 10 years younger when I woke up the next day! Lower back stiffness was much reduced and neck/shoulder pain gone. Also great that late evening appointments available. Thanks again.
Kate