Mobile Massage Treatments

Swedish Massage

Massage involves acting on and manipulating the body with pressure – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving – tension, motion, or vibration.. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting in a massage chair, or lying on a mat on the floor. The massage subject may be fully or partly unclothed. Parts of the body may be covered with towels or sheets.

Benefits...

• Reduction in muscle spasm, pain and tension
• Release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers
• Relaxation and therefore reduction in anxiety
• Improved blood circulation
• Improved lymphatic drainage
• Improved mobility
• Reduction of swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid in the tissues
• Balancing the overall flow of natural life energy through the body
• Inducing a feeling of well-being through the comfort of human touch

Useful Info...

• client's modesty is protected at all times by towels and a blanket if required.
• Do not consume alcohol prior to a massage treatment.

Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy but with highly concentrated plant oils, called essential oils, added to the massage oil or lotion. The nostrils are attached to a part of the brain called the limbic system. The limbic system controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones. When you inhale essential oil molecules, messages are transmitted to the limbic system and affect heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion, and the immune system. Essential oils are also believed to be absorbed through the skin. Each essential oil has different healing properties. For example, some calm while others energize.

Benefits...

• Reduction in muscle spasm, pain and tension
• Release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers
• Relaxation and therefore reduction in anxiety
• Improved blood circulation
• Improved lymphatic drainage
• Improved mobility
• Reduction of swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid in the tissues
• Balancing the overall flow of natural life energy through the body
• Inducing a feeling of well-being through the comfort of human touch

Useful Info...

• client's modesty is protected at all times by towels and a blanket if required.
• Do not consume alcohol prior to a massage treatment.

Pregnancy Massage

The massage table will be set up so you will lie in a semi-reclining position. This is not only really comfortable, but safe for baby. Also you will turn from side to side to do your back and hips, there are body pillows, wedge pillows and extra padding to make you comfortable.

Many mums choose to remove all of their clothing, though they are never uncovered, as they are always covered by the sheets. Some choose to wear their underwear or their bra and underwear. Whatever you choose to wear or remove is completely up to you and your comfort level

We recommend that you seek confirmation from your midwife or doctor prior to receiving a Pregnancy Massage.

Benefits...

• Tranquil relaxation and reduce stress.
• Relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs.
• Increase in blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling.
• Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
• Improves outcome of labour and eases labour pain.
• Enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues.
• Provides support for the new mother with physical and emotional strains of mothering.

Useful Info...

• Massage can also be useful for labour. Techniques can be done by your partner

Sports Massage

Sports massage was designed for athletes, but is useful for anyone with chronic pain, injury or range-of-motion issues. Sports massage was originally developed to help athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. Sports massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles and tendons. But you don't have to be in the Olympics to benefit from sports massage. Sports massage is also good for people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted range of motion.

Benefits...

• Stroking movements in massage suck fluid through blood vessels and lymph vessels. By increasing the pressure in front of the stroke, a vacuum is created behind. This is especially important in tight or damaged muscle tissue as a tight muscle will squeeze blood out like a sponge, depriving the tissues of vital nutrients and energy to repair.
• Increased tissue permeability - Deep massage causes the pores in tissue membranes to open, enabling fluids and nutrients to pass through. This helps remove waste products such as lactic acid and encourage the muscles to take up oxygen and nutrients which help them recover quicker.
• Stretching - Massage can stretch tissues that could not be stretched in the usual methods.
• Improve tissue elasticity - Hard training can make tissues hard and inelastic. This is one reason why hard training may not result in improvements. Massage helps reverse this by stretching the tissues.

Useful Info...

• Client’s modesty is protected at all times by towels and a blanket if required.
• Do not consume alcohol prior to a massage treatment.

Indian Head Massage

The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders The client, fully clothed, sits in a massage chair for the treatment. The therapist uses a range of different movements including application of deep kneading and compression movements over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas. In addition, the therapist will also gently stimulate and stroke pressure points on the face.

Benefits...

• increased joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders
• improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow
• reducing the effects of stress and tension.

Useful Info...

• Following a treatment some clients experience tiredness, dizziness, an increased desire to urinate (as the body eliminates toxins and waste materials) or aching muscles. All of these side effects usually last for no more than a few hours, after which clients generally experience increased energy and alertness.