seek not outside yourself, heaven is within -- mary lou cook

about holistic massage

massaging the legHolistic Massage is a therapeutic and healing massage that works on many of the systems throughout the body. These include the muscular, cardiovascular, skeletal and lymphatic systems.

Depending upon your own set of unique needs, the massage may either be soothing and relaxing and/or invigorating and stimulating.

Holistic Massage has far-reaching benefits to the physical body --

  • eliminates aches, pains and stiffness in the body
  • helps to remove lactic acid in the muscles
  • improves muscle tone
  • helps to break down adipose (fat) tissue
  • aids the elimination of excess water (retention)
  • improves circulation
  • breaks down and removes toxins in the body via lymphatic drainage
  • improves skin tone and elasticity
  • provides remoisturisation for dry skin conditions
  • helps to break down old scar tissue
  • relieves muscle spasm
  • prevents muscle stiffness after exercise
  • improves muscle suppleness
  • boosts immunity

It also benefits a wide variety of the psychological aspects of the mind and body --

  • induces a feeling of wellbeing
  • balances the autonomic nervous system
  • improves communication along the neural pathways (preventing muscle spasm caused by stress)
  • promotes relaxation
  • reduces stress and anxiety levels
  • alleviates depression
  • provides an analgesic (pain-relieving) effect

about your massage treatments with holistic tanya

cupping massagePrior to the initial treatment there will be a brief consultation, which will endeavour to gain some past and current health information. In some cases, GP permission may need to be sought prior to the commencement of treatment (i.e. for a number of dis-eases such as epilepsy, cancer and heart disease). Please discuss this with me prior to our meeting if you have any concerns as to the suitability of treatment.

Depending on your own likes and dislikes, and on how you feel on the day, Holistic Massage can be firm and invigorating, soothing and gentle, or it can be a mixture of the two styles on different areas of the body. It is important that you express your preferences before and/or during the treatment so that you get the desired effect and outcome.

After receiving treatment it is important for you to drink approximately two litres of water per day over at least the next two to three days afterwards, which will ease any uncomfortable side-effects associated with the removal of waste and toxins in the body.

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