Briefly, it helps you to relax, it helps to eliminate stress from your body and to enable your body to begin to balance and normalize itself. We all suffer from stress at one time or another, and aches and pains are a part of daily life. Reflexology has a long history of promoting relaxation and healing.
Foot and hand reflexology is a scientific art based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands, which correspond to all body parts. The physical act of applying specific pressures using thumb, finger and hand techniques result in stress reduction, which causes a physiological change in the body.
Reflexology, therefore, is the application of specific pressures to reflex points in the hands and the feet and it works through the nervous system.
It is believed that energy flows through vertical zones, which run from the feet to the head and down each arm to the hands. Any dysfunction within a zone creates an imbalance in that zone. This results in accumulations of waste matter from the organ around the corresponding reflex points on the feet, hands and ears. Firm finger pressure is used to break up the deposits, flush away toxins and restore normal energy flow.
In contrast, therapeutic massage is the systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, and as a result metabolic imbalance is restored within the soft tissues. Massage works through the musculature.
There are many reasons why a client may experience tenderness:
I am sensitive to my client’s needs and ask that they communicate any discomfort. If a client is experiencing tenderness I adjust my pressure. I can use extremely light pressure and the session will be just as effective. In the 1930’s Dr.Edgar Adrian discovered that the electrical intensity of the nerve impulse depended on the size of the nerve rather than upon the strength of the stimulus. This means that applying light pressure can be just as effective as heavy pressure. I aim to make my client’s session as relaxing and as pain free as possible. This is the client’s time to truly relax and escape from the pressures of everyday living.
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I offer a combination of massage techniques: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Acupressure, Myofascial Release and Sports. My education has also included massage and disabilities, massage and pregnancy, massage and the abused .
This involves slow strokes and deep pressure on areas of the body suffering from chronic muscle tension or areas that feel contracted. Deep Tissue is effective for back pain.
This is also known as trigger point therapy. This technique applies concentrated pressure on the muscle belly, starving the muscle of oxygen for a short period of time, bringing fresh blood and nutrients to the muscles to help aid relaxation.
This includes the following: Effleurage (gliding.) Petrissage (lifting, pressing, squeezing.) Friction (rubbing two surfaces across one another.) Tapotement and vibration. Benefits of Massage · Improves circulation. · Relaxes the muscles. · Improves joint mobility. · Induces general relaxation. · Promotes healthy skin. · Creates a sense of well being. What can I expect during a Massage Therapy Session? Firstly, I will ask you to complete a health questionnaire, and then we will discuss your particular needs. I encourage good communication during the session. You will be fully draped with sheets and a blanket and I will play relaxing music. You may decide what amount of clothing you prefer to wear for the session.
Firstly, I will ask you to complete a health questionnaire, and then we will discuss your particular needs. I encourage good communication during the session. You will be fully draped with sheets and a blanket and I will play relaxing music. You may decide what amount of clothing you prefer to wear for the session.
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