MASSAGE THERAPY

 

 

Holistic Massage

 

Holistic therapies focus on treating the whole person and follow the principle that the physical, mental and emotional bodies must be all in balance to work effectively.  Mental stress and negative emotion can often cause physical stress within the body, just as physical ailments can be debilitating to the mind.  If natural balance is not restored serious health problems may ensue.  Holistic therapies are the perfect tool to assist in gently restoring harmony and balance in the body and improving our sense of well being.

 

 

The many benefits of massage therapy may include:

 

• Improved muscle and skin tone
• Speedier recovery from muscle injury
• Relief from chronic pain
• Improved posture, mobility and flexibility
• Elimination of excess fluid and toxins
• Increased energy levels
• Improved digestion
• Relief from tension headaches
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Reduced blood pressure
• Clearer thinking
• Improved sleep quality
• Happier and more relaxed disposition

 

 

Massage treatments available at the Carew Osteopathic Clinic:

 

Holistic Body Massage:

Therapeutic massage using Swedish techniques designed to ease muscular tension, improved circulation, remove toxins and release physical and emotional stress.  Ideal for relaxation.

 

Balinese Massage:

Experience the essence of tropical Bali with this unique deep tissue massage using myofascial release, compression and acupressure techniques to clear stagnant energy and boost all the body’s systems.  Tense muscles will be relieved and energy levels boosted leaving you recharged and full of vitality.  Great for sports people; fatigue;

poor digestion; aching muscles and joints; depression; insomnia and low energy levels.

 

Indian Head Massage:

Therapeutic treatment of the shoulders, neck, scalp and face.  An ideal de-stressing therapy which relaxes tense muscles and encourages healing and balance the whole body.  Alleviates tension headaches; stress; anxiety; insomnia; eye strain; sinusitis; fatigue; poor concentration and improves hair texture.

 

Remedial Massage:

Application of specific techniques to help you out of pain.  Relieves neck and shoulder pain; migraine, carpal tunnel; RSI; golf/tennis elbow; and low back pain.

 

Hawaiian Style Massage:

Deep and flowing using hands and forearms in continuous rhythmical strokes to help release congestion and tension in the body leaving you incredibly relaxed and balanced.  Helpful in relieving chronic pain and stress.

 

Hot Stone Fusion Massage:

Smooth volcanic stones are warmed and applied to the body using a variety of massage techniques tailored to your needs.  The direct heat relaxes the muscles allowing deeper work on the soft tissues helping to relieve aches and pains in the muscles and joints.  This is a heavenly de-stressing therapy giving an intensely soothing effect on mind, body and spirit.  It is helpful for rheumatic and arthritic conditions; MS; poor circulation; insomnia; stress; depression and chronic pain.

 

Thai Massage:

Working on the body’s energy field, an uplifting and powerful therapy combining acupressure, compression, applied yoga and assisted stretching.  This releases physical tension, rebalances and restores well being.  It helps you feel more flexible, mobile, energised, and will assist in correcting poor body posture and alignment.  This massage is performed on the massage table over loose comfortable clothing.

 

Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage:

Alleviates built up tension, stress, aching muscles and improves your mobility and posture.

 

 

If you are unsure which massage would be appropriate for you, please telephone Cheryl Pierre and she will be happy to advise you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Massage Therapist at The Carew Osteopathic Clinic:

 

Cheryl Pierre