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Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is based on balancing the nervous system with the muscular system and searches for the underlying causes of long standing pain.
The treatment begins with a thorough case history followed by a postural analysis, muscle length testing and tissue palpation.
The treatments aim to release muscle spasm and trapped nerves, eliminate trigger points (which cause referred pain), and so restore alignment, good bio-mechanics and flexibility.
Strength of the postural muscles is restored and full function may be reclaimed. It is beneficial for the treatment of many painful dysfunctions including scoliosis, headache, OOS, chronic back, jaw and neck pain.
Ear candling, also called thermal – auricular therapy, it is an alternative medicine practice claimed to improve general health and well-being. Many people have found ear candling useful in assisting: drying excess ear wax from past and current infections, swimmers ear, sinus pain. Those who have pain when flying find ear candling is great to do before hand.
Bowen Therapy is the name given to the work taught by Russell Sturgess who studied the soft tissue therapy (Tom Bowen’s) under Ossie Rentsch.
It addresses fascial and connective tissue restrictions in a very gentle and less obtrusive manner by applying transverse (across the) muscle fibre moves in a specific sequence.
This creates a window of opportunity for the fascia to re-hydrate which assists in bringing harmony to the mechanical and physiological functions of the body (the healing response of the connective tissue ie fascia) thereby reducing inflammation, swelling and pain significantly and increasing mobility (due to rehydration of the fascia).
This treatment is suitable for everyone.
Conditions that can be treated include: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine and headaches, frozen shoulder, back and neck problems, Sprains/Strains, Sciatica, TMJ dysfunction, (tennis elbow) RSI. It is extremely effective during pregnancy.
Miri Miri is a healing massage that incorporates Maori wisdom for mind body and spirit. It is deeply relaxing making you feel safe and secure. A gentle touch of wellness that reflects inner harmony for the spirit, leaving you feeling energized, revitalised and calm. The techniques are from Makoha, New Zealand’s signature miri miri style.
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a useful method of treating neck and back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia and other chronic pain, by working on the connective tissue (fascia), which lies under the skin and surrounds all our muscles, organs and bones.
Gentle pressure and stretch is applied to the skin over areas of tension and restriction, until a release is felt.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is based on balancing the nervous system with the muscular system and searches for the underlying causes of long standing pain.
The treatment begins with a thorough case history followed by a postural analysis, muscle length testing and tissue palpation.
The treatments aim to release muscle spasm and trapped nerves, eliminate trigger points (which cause referred pain), and so restore alignment, good bio-mechanics and flexibility.
Strength of the postural muscles is restored and full function may be reclaimed.
It is beneficial for the treatment of many painful dysfunctions including scoliosis, headache, OOS, chronic back, jaw and neck pain.
Pregnancy is a time to be pampered. A therapist trained to perform pregnancy massage understands the changes occurring in the mother's body during pregnancy and adapts the massage to suit.
Pregnancy massage can promote increased circulation, thereby bringing fresh nutrients and removing wastes.
You may experience greater energy, less fatigue and reduced swelling as a result.
The client may have a special body support system to lie face down on, or may prefer a side-lying position especially in the third trimester.
Pre-labour massage helps sedate the nervous system, release endorphins which are natural pain killers and so lead to a state of deep relaxation.
The concept that the total body is reflected in the ear, eye, palm of the hand and bottom of the feet is found in Chinese medicine.
William Fitzgerald brought attention to Chinese foot massage in the USA in 1913 and called it ”Zone therapy”.
The technique uses compression, generally using the thumbs, in order to identify and treat signs associated with the body part reflected on the feet.
Manipulating reflex points on the hands and feet may help improve circulation, ease pain and increase relaxation.
The concept that the total body is reflected in the ear, eye, palm of the hand and bottom of the feet. Is foundered in Chinese medicine.
William Fitzgerald brought attention to Chinese foot massage in the USA in 1913 and called it ”Zone therapy”.
The technique uses compression, generally using the thumbs, in order to identify and treat signs associated with the body part reflected on the feet.
Manipulating reflex points on the hands and feet may help improve circulation, ease pain and increase relaxation.
Therapeutic Massage is also known as Remedial or Deep Tissue Massage.
It is used to address specific soft tissue injuries and dysfunctions by manipulation of the soft tissues of the body.
Generally techniques are applied deeper into the soft tissues (muscle, tendons and ligaments) in order to have a therapeutic effect on the body, in order to address specific chronic muscular pain and postural dysfunction.
Therapeutic massage is applied to injury rehabilitation and may reduce inflammation related pain caused by arthritis, tendonitis and many other muscular conditions.
The massage techniques may include deep longitudinal strokes (deep effleurage), kneading (petrissage), friction, vibration and percussion (tapotement), myofascial release, trigger point therapy, to name but a few. Generally practitioners will have a diploma in therapeutic massage.
Sports massage involves the application of massage to meet the performance needs of the athlete or physically active person.
A thorough knowledge is required of the movements, exercises, injuries and training protocols involved in team and individual sports.
It may include pre-event, inter-event, post-event and maintenance massage and may employ a variety of massage techniques.
Many therapists specialise in this field and are encouraged to have a sports massage diploma to work with elite sports people.
Therapeutic Massage is also known as Remedial or Deep Tissue Massage.
It is used to address specific soft tissue injuries and dysfunctions by manipulation of the soft tissues of the body.
Generally techniques are applied deeper into the soft tissues (muscle, tendons and ligaments) in order to have a therapeutic effect on the body, in order to address specific chronic muscular pain and postural dysfunction.
Therapeutic massage is applied to injury rehabilitation and may reduce inflammation related pain caused by arthritis, tendonitis and many other muscular conditions.
The massage techniques may include deep longitudinal strokes (deep effleurage), kneading (petrissage), friction, vibration and percussion (tapotement), myofascial release, trigger point therapy, to name but a few. Generally practitioners will hold a diploma in therapeutic massage.
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