Sarah Dawn
Massage Therapy
Welcome to Massage Therapy
Do you have muscle tightness that is causing pain and limiting your range of movement? Do you have postural issues that are resulting in discomfort? Are you tired and aching at the end of the day? Are you feeling stressed, exhausted and tense? Are you involved in a sport activity, or recovering from an injury?
Massage therapy can help all these issues.
Massage is no longer recognised as merely an indulgent, relaxing treat. Researchers are promoting its benefits and healthcare professionals are increasingly recommending massage as a key component to optimal health and recovery.
Massage can help us recover from injury and faster
Massage can stimulate and assist the circulatory system. Improved blood flow ensures a better distribution of oxygen and nutrients to the whole body which in turn boosts the immune system and facilitates the removal of metabolic toxins.
This is of particularly importance during rehabilitation to provide the optimum environment for tissues to heal.
Massage can help us move better
Massage can ease adhesions and release tensions and built up pressure. Stretching and hydrating the soft tissues creates space and promotes flexibility. Massage can also restore proprioception (the ability to know and feel where our body is in space). Sensing the mechanism of movement helps us in recruiting the right muscles. A conscious, stable and strong movement can help prevent overuse and overload injuries.
Massage can treat chronic pain
Pain is our body’s way of protecting us by letting us know that something is wrong. However pain can be referred from other areas. This means that sometimes the site of pain is not the location of the actual injury, which can make it difficult to find long-term relief. A Massage Therapist is trained to locate the underlying causes of chronic aches and pains and won’t hesitate to refer to the appropriate physiotherapist, osteopath or other practitioner when needed to provide more comprehensive care.
Massage can help with stress and anxiety
Massage can indeed help us relax. As well as releasing muscle tension and other stress-related symptoms massage can have beneficial effects on the nervous system, lower heart rate and improve breathing patterns. It can also improve the quality of sleep.
Each massage treatment is sensitively given, and tailor made to meet your needs.
You may wish to choose a specific treatment or a combination of techniques can be used.
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Slow and deep strokes using forearms, elbows and knuckles are used along side Swedish massage strokes to ease into the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.The deep pressure is always in accordance with your personal preference.
Remedial massage is effective in aiding the recovery of soft tissue injuries or aches and pains that may be a result of trauma, posture, or repetitive use in occupation or sports. The emphasis is on the cause of the concern rather than just the symptoms
An opportunity for you to take some time-out for yourself to relax, unwind and feel looked after. You may wish to have a full body treatment, or have more focus on specific areas of your choice, such as your back.
Focusing on the muscles involved in your sport, a sports massage treatment may include active or assisted stretches and deep pressure.
As part of a Sports or Remedial treatment, Kinesiology taping helps the recovery of soft tissue injuries and inflammation. As Kinesiology taping is left on for 3-5 days, it works 24 hours, even while you are sleeping
Reflexology is a deeply relaxing treatment with therapeutic benefits. Specific areas of the feet are reflex points to all organs and stuctures of the body. By stimulating these reflex areas, healing is stimulated in the corresponding parts of the body. Reflexology helps balance the bodies internal environment and helps release any blockages to the flow of energy. You may wish to have a Reflexology treatment to help with a specific health concern, or you may simply enjoy the deeply relaxing nature of the treatment.
A wonderful de-stressing treatment that leaves you feeling relaxed & refreshed.
Massage is given to the upper back, neck, shoulders, scalp and face, with gentle energy balancing to help refresh your whole energy system
Supporting your pre-natal and post-natal journey with sensitively given and tailor-made treatments to meet your specific needs. An opportunity for you to relax and have time to connect with yourself and your baby. Treatment sessions include exercise advice to support your changing body. Partner sessions also available, in guiding your partner to learn some massage techniques to support you in your pregnancy.
I trained with Suzanne Yates at Well Mother.
Maternity Reflexology is a deeply relaxing treatment that can help support you and all the new changes that may occur throughout your pregnancy. Tailor-made Reflexology treatments can help ease conditions brought on by the hormonal changes, or help relieve any aches and pains that you might be experiencing as your body adapts to carry your growing baby.
By stimulating specific reflex points and areas on your feet, healing and balance can help be restored within the hormonal system and specific areas of the body
Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Holistic Facial
A Neal's Yard Remedies organic holistic facial is a tailor-made soothing and relaxing treatment that leaves your skin looking and feeling refreshed and revitalised. Organic natural NYR products are chosen specifically to suit your skin type and aid your well being. The treatment includes cleansing, toning, exfoilation, balm, mask, eye toner, serum and moisturiser along with a relaxing neck and facial massage to release tension and improve well being. This treatment does not include steaming and extractions. Aftercare advice regarding lifestyle and skincare may be included to continue your skincare at home.
