Rainbow Healing - Therapeutic Massage

Rainbow Healing

Tel. No: 01522 501977

Therapeutic Massage.

(This page is for information only - this treatment will not be available from 1/04/08)

When we have sore, aching muscles or experience any pain our natural inclination is to rub the part of the body that hurts to make the pain go away. This simple instinct has been slowly developed over countless generations into a healing art known as 'Therapeutic Massage'. Therapeutic Massage can help to alleviate many physical, mental and emotional ailments. Many people have also discovered that regular therapeutic massage treatments act as an antidote to stress and an aid to good health.

Therapeutic Massage encourages the body to respond both physiologically and psychologically.

Physiological Responses.

It can help to increase joint mobility.
Improves muscle tone and balance.
Relieves muscular tightness, stiffness and pain.
Promotes rapid removal of toxins from the muscles.
Improves circulation.
Decreases the heart rate as the recipient begins to relax.
Regular treatments can strengthen the immune system, due to an increase in white blood cells.
Reduces pain by encouraging the release of endorphins.

Psychological Responses.

Relaxes both mind and body, reducing stress and anxiety.
Creates a feeling of well-being and enhances self-esteem.
Promotes positive body awareness through a relaxed state of mind.
Eases emotional trauma and encourages the release of repressed feelings.

What happens during a treatment?

On the first visit a consultation is carried out to determine your health and lifestyle. This information is treated in the strictest confidence.

You will be asked to undress (to respect your modesty and comfort I will leave the room) and to lie on a treatment couch under a large towel or blanket. During the massage I will only expose the parts of the body which I am massaging, other areas will remain covered. When the massage is over I will leave the room to allow you time to replace clothing.

During the massage I use an oil to lubricate the skin. Care is taken during the consultation process to acknowlege any allergies to nuts and/or wheat and an oil will be chosen bearing this in mind. No essential oils are used during this treatment.

The massage techniques I use have all developed from the Swedish system these include:

Effleurage - A smooth, gliding, flowing stroke that follows the contours of the body.

Petrissage - A kneading technique, using thumbs, fingers or palms of the hands.

Frictions - A heat producing stroke performed using hands, fingers or thumbs.

Tapotment - Quick 'tapping' movements that are applied rhythmically.

Vibrations - Fine, shaking, trembling or oscillating movements applied with one or both hands.

Treatment Prices

Consultation £5.00

Full Body Massage £25.00

Back & Shoulders £15.00

Please note : All Therapeutic Massage treatments are for 'Ladies Only'.