Heavenly Massage Therapies

HOLISTIC SWEDISH MASSAGE

Otherwise known as 'Therapeutic Body Massage'. The practice of massage dates back to prehistoric times, with origins in India, China, Japan, Greece and Rome.

The word 'therapeutic' is defined as relating to the treatment of a disorder or disease. The word 'massage' means to press gently kneading, rubbing or friction, promoting circulation, suppleness and relaxation.

Swedish Massage techniques were developed and evolved from the work of a Swedish physiologist called Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839). Swedish massage became widely used in the late nineteenth century, and established an effective therapeutic treatment with many positive results on general health and in the treatment of disease.

Massage is not only just used for therapeutic effects, but also used for cosmetic: beauty purposes.

Psychological Effects & Benefits

Promotes relaxation

Vigour and energy is improved

Stimulating physical activity

Increase awareness of posture

Alleviates depression

Reduces stress & anxiety levels

Rejuvenates the body & mind

Promotes an overall happier & healthier you

Physiological Effects & Benefits

Promotes warmth and relaxation

Increases circulation & blood flow, improving overall health

Removal of waste products and toxins

Increase nutrients and oxygen to organs and muscles

Relieves tightness and tension

Improves the lymphatic system

Improves flexibility of joint structures

Improves suppleness and elasticity of the skin

Oils or cream used nourishes and improves skin

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HOT STONE THERAPY

Another ancient healing art, combining the use of massage techniques and hot stones. The stones used for this therapy are known as basalt stones, they are a product from erupted volcanos. It is the melted rock that flows from the inside as lava, and as it cools down, in the air or the sea it forms solid rocks.

The heat from the stones penetrates into the muscles, relaxing the body to a deeper level. As well as physiological changes this treatment influences the body’s internal flow (chi) creating harmony and balance to both body and mind.

Physical Effects & Benefits

Increases heart rate, and respiration

Increases circulation & elimination of waste products

Increased action of leukocytes (fights infection)

Promotes the release of tension

Warming & relaxing

Reduces anxiety

Improvement in circulation and lymphatic function

Increased metabolism means organs and systems can function more effectively

Reduced muscle spasticity - heat application relaxes muscle enabling deeper work to the muscle fibre

Psychological Effects & Benefits

Soothing - relieves pain or discomfort

Nurturing

Feeling of being in touch

Grounding, a feeling of balance

Feeling of blissfulness

Comforting & tranquillity

Release of tension & anxiety

Feeling safe and secure

As part of the treatment Chakra stones and a thermal sheet will be used.

Chakra Stones
Our bodies are made up of an electromagnetic energy known as the AURA. If our energy is disrupted in any way the flow of this energy affects our wellbeing. If we lead an unhealthy lifestyle our chakras fall out or become blocked.

Chakra stones are used to help restore structure, harmony and balance to our entire system.

Thermal Wrap
The thermal wrap is used following the hot stone treatment to maintain warmth to the body before completing the session.

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SPORTS MASSAGE

Nowadays, there is a greater number of people participating in numerous sports at all levels, leading to a growing demand for professionally trained people who offer a variety of sports related skills. Sports massage is a specific application of different massage strokes and techniques. It is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system caused from repetitive physical activity. Sports massage seeks to support the sportsman and sportswoman in achievement of optimum health within training, competition, following injury and rest periods.

Massage aims to produce three types of effect on the body systems: Physical, Physiological and Psychological.

Physical Effects & Benefits

Stretches soft tissue (muscle fibres)

Relieves muscle tension

Improves flexibility of muscle

Reduces muscle spasm

Improves formation of scar tissue

Reduces swelling

Physiological Effects & Benefits

Increases blood and lymph flow

Increases supply of oxygen and nutrients to the soft tissue

Removes waste products

Relieves pain

Stimulates the nervous system

Psychological Effects & Benefits

Relieves tension and anxiety

Pain relief

Stimulates physical activity

How Sports Massage May Enhance Performance

Promotes recovery and prevents overuse

Helps prevent injury

Promotes healing

Restores mobility

Promotes confidence

Musculo-Skeletal Imbalances

Environment

Stress

Type of physical activity

Posture

Trauma

Volunteer Work
On a yearly basis I volunteer as a Sports Therapists taking part in charity events for Breast Cancer Awareness and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

In 2006, I was part of a team of Sports Therapists participating in treating sponsored walkers who raised money for their charitable organizations. The specific applications used in sports massage and sports injury management helped the walkers to achieve their aim in raising funds for reseach.

The Aviva weekend to Breakthrough in Breast Cancer took place in London where 1400 people took part in a 26 mile sponsored walk and raised £4 million.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society's Bigfoot event was held in the Cotswold over 2 days. Participants walked a distance of 31 miles with a target of raising £200,000. The overall total raised for the MS Society in 2006 was £2.2 million.

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INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Indian Head Massage works on the face, neck, shoulder, upper back and arms. Poor posture, an accumulation of emotional stress, or spending a vast amount of time in front of a computer tends to harbour a great deal of tension to these areas of the upper body.

Indian Head Massage is a pleasurable treatment to receive. This treatment will bring calming, revitalizing, uplifting and is incredibly rewarding.

The techniques used can help to:

Relax taut and uncomfortable muscles

Ease stiffness

Increase blood flow to the head, neck and shoulders

Drain away excess toxins

Relieve headaches

Relieve eyestrain

Increase joint mobility

Encourages deeper breathing

Boost the flow of freshly oxygenated blood to the brain

Invigorate and stimulate

Relax and soothes

Cells of hair and skin provide fresh supplies of oxygen and nutrients

Toxic residues are speedily removed from the body

Healthy growth and functioning of the hair and skin

OILS

Oils may be used in Indian Head Massage to complement the circulation - boosting effects of head massage by cleansing the scalp and nourishing, moisturizing and strengthening the skin and hair.

The Effects And Benefits Of Using Oils

Encourage a healthy, lustrous shine

Can protect hair and skin from the harmful effects of pollution and general wear and tear

Removes dryness

Eliminates fatigue

Increases the fresh supply of oxygen and glucose of the brain

Improves the circulation of spinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord

When booking an appointment please let me know if you would like oils to be used in your treatment.

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Contact: Anabel Rossell
Call or Text: 07950 334082
Email: heavenlymassagetherapies@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.heavenlymassagetherapies.co.uk