The term holistic comes from the Greek word holos meaning whole. The holistic approach aims to restore balance within the body, taking into account the persons whole being not just their physical symptoms or ailments.
Massage therapy is an ancient form of healing, used for thousands of years. Holistic massage combines a therapeutic and nurturing process of touch and response with each treatment adapted to the client’s unique needs, physical characteristics and personality.
Benefits of holistic massage
Holistic massage is a person centred treatment guided by principles of sensitivity, awareness and quality of touch. This enables the holistic massage therapist to work with clients, applying techniques and skills in an appropriate manner. Massage speeds up the natural healing processes of the body, calming the mind and settling emotions.
Relieving tension and relaxing tight, sore muscles , Improving skin and muscle tone , Encouraging better circulation , Awareness of body and breathing to improve posture ,Relieving stiff joints ,Promoting relaxation, thus reducing the effects of stress and anxiety ,Inducing a deeper sleep ,Aiding digestion , Increasing energy by invigorating all the body systems therefore reducing fatigue
What happens during a treatment?
The first session will include an initial consultation to determine your present and past health and lifestyle, so as to tailor the massage to suit your needs. This will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Thereafter, sessions are 30 or 60 minutes in duration.
Advice may be given about what you can do in between treatments to maintain or improve your well-being. A course of treatments is usually recommended for optimum results but this will vary depending on your body’s needs.
Price $70 60mins $45 30mins $ 95 90mins