Massage that body!
Aromatherapy Massage
This treatment is a whole body massage using therapeutic essential oils, which incorporates muscular, neural and energy pathway techniques to totally soothe and relax mind, body and spirit. Ending with a head, face and neck massage, a great way to let go into ultimate relaxation.
Aromatherapy uses essential oils which are powerful plant extracts to treat specific conditions affecting the mind, body, emotions or spirit. Each oil has many different therapeutic properties, these may include being antibacterial or anti-inflammatory. Some oils are beneficial for relaxation and reducing stress or PMT.
Essential oils are most powerful in their effect when they are used in conjunction with massage as the oils absorb readily into the skin and continue to work for up to eight hours after the treatment (so it's best not to have a bath straight afterwards).
Massage is individually tailored to meet each clients individual needs and uses essential oils best suited to them. It can take the form of a very gentle session which aids relaxation and helps the body to re balance. Alternatively it may be more vigorous and use deep muscle work to release muscle tension and knots and increase joint flexibility. Another use may be to help tone and detoxify the body stimulating lymphatic drainage. Whatever type of massage you are looking for I can help to create the best treatment for you.
Swedish Massage
This is a body massage that works the muscles and releases knots of tension simulates lymphatic drainage, detoxification and break down cellulite. An excellent all over body workout to leave you refreshed and rejuvenated. This treatment combines warming strokes and special kneeding techniques, which manipulate the soft muscle tissue.
This also uses 'tapotment' which means to strike the body, (not as drastic as it sounds) this is done in a safe and therapeutic way using the hacking and cupping techniques. These are especially good for breaking down excess fat and cellulite and relieving muscle tension which can form as knots. This treats the arms, legs, back, shoulders, chest and neck to promote physical health and a psychological sense of well being. The therapeutic effects and benefits can last for days!
Indian Head Massage
This technique has been practiced in India and the Middle East for over 1000 years to keep the head and hair healthy. A relaxing massage for the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, scalp and face. It relieves tension headaches and shoulder and neck pain and is done whilst the client is seated.
A great relaxer and great pick-me-up. Massage can be performed over clothing and can help to relieve the symptoms of insomnia, eyestrain, stress, sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, PMT and many other ailments. Improves concentration and encourages healing and a feeling of well being. Can boost the immune system and generally promotes healing and energy balance.
Healing for mind, body and spirit
Reflexology
Reflexology dates back to over 5000 years ago and was used by the Egyptians and Chinese to promote overall health. It works on the principle that the feet has reflex points that relate to all th organs, glands and parts of the body.
This is a balancing treatment working on the pressure points on the feet that correspond to systems in the body, thus helping to re balance, elevate healing and bring the whole body into harmony. Reflexology helps to restore the body?s natural equilibrium. Reflexology is suitable for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, promoting relaxation and relieving stress.
Some conditions that reflexology can help:
Reiki
The word Reiki means universal spirit (rei) and life force energy (ki). It can be used to boost a persons energy, help them re balance and can help alleviate both acute and chronic conditions.
Reiki uses this universal life force energy and is a guided form of channelled healing. This is used to remove blocks, create balance and bring the body into harmony. Reiki heals on all levels and goes where it is needed. It is done by placing the hands on or above the bodies energy centres. Reiki works by resolving or eliminating toxic energy and blockages from all levels of a persons body, including the energy body.
Reiki is a safe treatment, regardless of the presenting complaint. It is not used to diagnose specific problems but is used to re balance the whole body. It can be used to relieve illness, pain and emotional difficulties.
A Reiki treatment lasts from 20 minutes to 1 hour. Clients remain fully clothed throughout the process and are usually asked to lie down, so it is advisable to wear loose and comfortable clothing. You may feel heat or coldness or tingling on the areas being treated and may see colours or images. After a treatment you may feel energised or deeply relaxed and may feel the need to sleep. This is a part of the natural healing process.
Chakra Balancing
This balances the seven major energy centres or chakras in the body using crystal movement over each of the chakras. This is quick and can be combined with other treatments such as massage or reiki. Each chakra corresponds to a specific part of the body and its corresponding systems, it is common for people to have blockages in one or more chakras. This slows them down and restricts energy movement through them which has a knock on effect for the rest of the body and your overall energy levels. This treatment can be done fully clothed and clients are asked to lie down.
Counselling
Sessions are person centred and provide a safe space where the client can explore their life and the issues within it. It is a place where you will receive acceptance and understanding. A trusting, respectful, non judgmental and confidential counselling relationship can offer a place to explore past, present and future, and provide the space necessary to grow and change at your own pace.
Issues that counselling can help with include:
I offer a free half hour consultation to explore the possibility of counselling.
For appointments or details on any of the
therapies outlined please call:
Dr Gemma Lock
0114 2686425
Alternatively you can e mail me at
info@take5therapy.co.uk
For appointments or details on any of the therapies outlined please call:
Dr Gemma Lock0114 2686425
Alternatively you can e mail me at info@take5therapy.co.uk