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Indian Head Massage is an ancient art treatment that is guaranteed to lift you out of the stresses of daily life and provide you with a real cure for those aching, tense neck and shoulder muscles.
Traditional Indian Head Massage practiced by women in India was restricted to head and hair. This has been extended to include the neck, shoulders and upper arms. Indian Head Massage is a safe, simple, yet effective therapy that not only promotes hair growth, but also provides relief from aches and pains. It is renowned for relieving symptoms of stress.
Its effect is both physical and emotional, calming the spirit, promoting relaxation and relieving stress.
Reiki is a Japanese word meaning "universal life energy". In Japanese it is represented by two kanji or pictograms; the first, Rei, may be translated as "universal, transcendental spirit, a boundless essence". The second Ki, translates as "life force energy". This life force energy can be defined as that energy which resides and acts in all created matter animal, vegetable or mineral.
Reiki is a healing energy in its truest sense. When the Reiki practitioner channels this life through their hands to the recipient, it activates the body's natural ability to heal itself. The energy goes to the deepest levels of the person's being, where illnesses have their origin. It works wherever the recipient needs it most, releasing blocked energies, cleansing the body of toxins and working to create a state of balance. It reinforces the recipient's ability to take responsibility for their life, and helps them to make the necessary changes in attitude and lifestyle to promote a happier and healthier life.
The treatment offered is beneficial for the skin, alleviates stress
and stimulates the circulation. It also;
1) Improves your emotional and psychological well being.
2) Eases stress related anxiety and tension leaving the client
in a state of calmness.
3) Induces a deep relaxation to all major muscle groups making
them more supple and elastic, especially in the neck, shoulder and
back
regions.
4) Stimulates lymph drainage and blood circulation.
5) Helps detoxify the body and strengthen the immune system.
6) Allows
the body’s healing mechanism to continue to work for many
hours afterwards.
The use of cold pressed base oils with the addition
of certain essential oils are easily absorbed, benefitting the
skin immensely and leaving
a healthy glow.
During the massage you may wish to stay silent and
relax or ask questions and chat.
Feedback is very important to ensure
that future treatments are adapted to suit you and gives you the
opportunity to discuss this
with your therapist. |
This will depend on the individual and their personal health and
/ or fitness circumstances - or in some cases the nature of the injury.
You will need to assess your own lifestyle and body condition and
decide what is right for you. As a general rule a set of three treatments
per month is recommended in times of stress or depression to try
to rebalance body and spirit. Thereafter, a massage treatment once
a month will usually keep most people flexible and pain free.
Naturally
cost is a relevant factor. By choosing a half massage treatment
such as neck, back and shoulders, often the stressed areas,
you can save yourself money, feel on top of the world and be ready
to face life’s problems with greater vigour and control.
Please contact me and I will be happy to help you.
David Hislop
is a member of the International Institute of Sports
Therapists and a member of the National Register of Premier Therapists
and Trainers. David Hislop is also a member of the Register of
Exercise Professionals which is a register, owned and monitored by
the Government.
This register is available to General Practitioners to enable them
to refer patients to the exercise and therapy profession for further
treatment.
Physical -
The Structures of The Body
- Pumping - these are stroking movements made along the flow of
lymphs and venous systems and aid in their circulations.
- Increased Tissue Permeability - deep massage causes the pores
in tissue membranes to open, facilitating the exchange of fluids.
- Stretching - massage can stretch those tissues that cannot be
reached by others means. During massage, the muscle bundles are stretched
longitudinally
and transversely.
- Breaking Down Scar Tissue - deep friction massage will help return
normal tissue tension by breaking down scar tissue and adhesions.
- Improved Tissue Elasticity - when kneading the muscles, soft
tissue can be pulled near to its maximum length and reclaim normal
elasticity
while
under
stress in certain positions.
- Opening Micro Circulations - when performing deep massage, this
will cause a release of vasoactive substances creating a dilation
of vessels
which bring
new fluid to the tissues. Physiological - Systems That Run The Body
- Pain Reduction - massage stimulates the mechano-receptors, causing
a release of endorphins which blot out pain sensations in the brain,
reducing pain and muscle tension.
- Relaxation - relaxation of muscles can be achieved through warmth,
circulation and stretching.
- Balancing Autonomous Nervous System
- massage reduces muscle tension, pain and also the output from
irritated mechano-receptors from muscles and tendons
which causes sympathetic nervous over-activity. In some cases, massage
will improve relaxation and sleep after strenuous exercise.
After a pre sport massage when the movements
are quick and stimulating, the body will have a feeling of warmth
and readiness to perform.
Massage can also relieve anxiety before and after an event.
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