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Massage
- What is it?
- Massage or massage therapy are repeated palpations or manipulations of the soft tissue of the body. They may be applied with or without lubricants, talcum powder, salt or herbal preparations, water, heat or mechanical devices. The purpose of massage is to increase mobility and enhance the general health and well-being of the recipient, help blood flow, restore and re-balance energy and move the lymph. Massage does not include the diagnosis of a specific pathology, the prescription of drugs or controlled substances, spinal manipulation or those acts of physical therapy that are outside the scope of massage therapy.
- Preparation
- As a rule the client does not need to do anything before the treatment.
- Time allocation
- From 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the chosen treatment.
- Cost
- From £35 to £75 per treatment. Please see the List of Treatments for up-to-date prices.
Instant effect- Feeling of deep relaxation, rest, ability to mover and relax shoulders, neck, back and legs.
- Long-term effect
- Activation of lymph, blood and tissues, increase of oxygen flow to tissues, assistance with skin detoxification, digestive comfort.
- Daily effort required to maintain good results
- Relaxation and exercise, physical activity (walking, stretching, baths, showers, “me” time)
- Frequency
- A course of three weekly treatments is recommended as a start, followed by monthly or 6-weekly maintenance.
Frequently asked questions about massages that we offer
- What is Swedish massage?
- Swedish massage is the most popular form of massage in Europe that involves palpation and manipulation of the body to promote relaxation, higher energy and oxygenation of tissues, without targeting specific areas. It is recommended as a general maintenance treatment.
What is deep tissue massage?- Deep tissue massage is designed to target specific areas, for example calves and hamstrings of runners, or necks, backs and shoulders of those who have sedentary occupations. It involves slower, deeper movers, sometimes stretches and acupressure therapy.
- What is lymph drainage massage?
- The strokes applied in manual lymph drainage are designed to stimulate the movement of the lymphatic fluids in order to assist the body in cleansing, reduce oedema (stagnant fluid, water retention) and promote detoxification of tissues. This is a gentle, rhythmical technique that removes inflammatory materials and toxins from the connective tissue, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces pain, and lowers the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
- What is Stone Massage Therapy?
- The stone massage therapy uses Mexican Lava Stones of all shapes and sizes and varying temperatures to promote physical healing, mental relaxation, and a deeply spiritual experience. Warm stones encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide soothing heat for deep-tissue work. Cold stones aid with inflammation, moving blood out of the area, and balancing male/female energies.
Wraps
- What is it?
- Covering the body in a paste of clay or cream, oils, honey and vitamins, wrapping it in a blanket and staying in a gently heated cocoon for about 45 minutes, often followed by shower or contrast shower.
Preparation- As a rule the client does not need to do anything before the treatment.
- Time allocation
- Around 1.5 hours in combination with massage or salt glow exfoliation.
- Cost
- £75 per treatment. Please see the List of Treatments for up-to-date prices.
- Instant effect
- Feeling of deep cleansing, soft skin, more toned body, general feeling of happiness, calm and well-being.
- Long-term effect
- Activation of all body systems by the micro-minerals contained in the paste, promotion of metabolic exchange and better elimination of wastes through skin.
Daily effort required to maintain good results- Active cleansing using a diet high in sprouted pulses, seeds and greens, in combination with juicing (about 20 minutes per day), dry skin brushing (5-10 minutes), rebounding, Chi Machine rebalancing (ask us for more details!) with weekly salt or herbal baths etc will enhance greatly the detoxification process.
- Short-term inch loss
- Achieved due to the thermal effect of the treatment and the detoxification effect in the next 24 hours.
- Permanent weight loss
- Achieved in combination with other treatments and programmes.
- Frequency
- A course of three weekly treatments is recommended, followed by monthly or 6-weekly maintenance and possibly supplementation.
The Mud Detox Wrap is our most popular wrap – here are the most frequently asked questions about it
- Why do we need to detoxify the skin, don’t we sweat out all the toxins?
- Skin is an amazingly complex organ and, by weight, the largest of the body. It covers some 22 square feet and weighs around nine pounds (roughly 7% of body weight). Skin is the extension of our nervous system to the outside of the body. Often referred to as our third lung, it is involved in processes of exchange between the internal and external environments – respiration, absorption and elimination.
The skin is an important organ of detoxification. Toxins are absorbed from the external environment, but there is also an accrued buildup of wastes and toxic residues that the body has been unable to eliminate. As these toxic wastes accumulate, tissues become more dense and less pliable, with decreased sensitivity and responsiveness.
Detoxifying the skin involves exfoliating dead skin cells, enabling younger fresher cells to come to the surface, and activating the body’s lymphatic system, which is our main self-cleansing mechanism and the nervous system – the messenger delivering necessary information that enables our bodies to function properly. - What exactly is clay?
- Clays are natural materials from the earth that harden as they dry, and so have been used for centuries to draw oils, impurities, and toxins from the skin. They are used for their natural properties in and on the body. Externally, they reduce swellings, inflammation, drain infections and contaminations, cleanse and protect the skin. Clays are used as poultices (on sore joints and muscles, for arthritis, swellings, tumours, water retention, cellulite, oedema, etc.), as a component of baths, creams, lotions, body wraps and masks. Over the centuries have also been used internally, as they were considered to cleanse, drain, detoxify, and balance the pH and the intestinal flora. They are not absorbed by the body, but communicate with it, exchanging ions and removing toxins.
- What are the functions of clay?
- Clay works through adsorbing toxic substances and other impurities associated with the outer skin, it stimulates skin cells by drawing fresh blood to damaged areas, and revitalizes the complexion through tightening pores and firming the skin. Clay has traditionally been used primarily for drainage (to reduce swelling, appearance of cellulite, oedema, infection, abscess, cyst, water retention etc.), and secondarily for cicatrisation, purification, detoxification and biochemical balancing.
- What does the Wellbeing Now Mud Paste consist of?
- We buy our clay from ecologically clean producers, and then mix it with oils and honey which is well known for its skin moisturising properties. The mix is fresh every time. This makes sure that the skin is re-moisturised and nourished in the process of the detoxifying thermal treatment.