Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.

Massage benefits can include:

Reducing stress and increasing relaxation

Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension

Improving circulation, energy and alertness

Lowering heart rate and blood pressure

Improving immune function

While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:

Anxiety

Digestive disorders

Fibromyalgia

Headaches

Insomnia related to stress

Low back pain

Myofascial pain syndrome

Nerve pain

Soft tissue strains or injuries

Sports injuries

Temporomandibular joint pain

Upper back and neck pain

Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage because it often produces feelings of caring, comfort and connection.

A chair massage is best for people who want a quick massage that focuses on your neck, shoulders, and back.

A chair massage can also be a way to introduce you to massage if you’ve never had one before. Chair massage also helps to relieve stress and promote relaxation.

This type of massage uses light to medium pressure. During the massage, you’ll remain fully clothed and sit in a specially designed chair. You’ll straddle the chair so that your chest pushes into the back of the chair, allowing the massage therapist to have access to your back.

Generally suitable for corporate/group bookings onsite. Contact me for a specific pricing package.

Sports massage is a good option if you have a repetitive strain injury to a muscle. It’s also a good option if you’re prone to injuries because it can be used to help prevent sports injuries. You may also use sports massage to increase flexibility and performance. Additionally, sports massage can be used to relieve pain, anxiety, and muscle tension.

A sports massage can be done as a full-body massage or the massage therapist may focus on the parts of the body that need the most attention. Deep pressure may be alternated with soothing strokes depending on your needs.

Relaxation massage is a gentle type of full-body massage that’s ideal for people who are new to massage, have a lot of tension or are sensitive to touch. It can help release muscle knots, and it’s also a good choice for when you want to fully relax during a massage. You’ll be covered with a towel while lying on the massage table.

The massage therapist will move the towel to uncover areas that they are actively working on. The massage therapist will use a combination of kneading, long flowing strokes in the direction of the heart, deep circular motions, vibration and tapping and passive joint movement techniques

Deep tissue massage uses more pressure than a relaxation massage. It’s a good option if you have chronic muscle problems, such as soreness, injury, or imbalance.

It can help relieve tight muscles, chronic muscle pain, and anxiety. During a deep tissue massage, your massage therapist will use slow strokes and deep finger pressure to relieve tension from the deepest layers of your muscles and connective tissues. While deep tissue may be more intense, you shouldn’t feel any pain or soreness.

In belly or abdominal massage, a gentle massaging movement is used to relax and manipulate the abdominal area. If you’re constipated or having other issues with digestion or abdominal discomfort, belly massage may help. A digestion or belly massage can help improve the movement between your internal organs and other tissue in your body. It’s also thought to help ease stress and body tension. Belly massage may temporarily relieve discomfort and symptoms from digestive issues

Hot stone fusion blends the movement of soothing volcanic stones with various techniques using hands, knuckles and forearms to create a truly luxurious treatment. This fusion of hands-on techniques and the restorative hot stones creates a graceful dance of stones for powerful healing. This treatment can help reduce or relieve chronic pain issues through the application of heat whilst offering a sensational and nourishing experience. Benefits include Relaxation and deep nourishment Improved circulation De-stress therapy Reduction and relief of chronic pain/tensions Muscle aches, sprains and strains relief