Advanced Massage Therapy

Remedial Massage deals with any concern that arises from a cause other than a sporting activity. This could be occupational or recreational, and often results in poor posture and muscle imbalances. The techniques used to address these problems are the same as those used in Sports Massage.

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck, upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders. Some benefits of deep tissue massage include:

• Breaking down scar tissue
• Improving blood pressure
• Reducing chronic pain
• Increasing joint mobility
• Reducing muscle tension

During a deep tissue massage, the massage therapist will use slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscles, tendons, or other tissues deep under your skin. This type of massage is not only relaxing, but it can also be quite therapeutic. It’s important to communicate with your massage therapist about the level of pressure you’re comfortable with, as deep tissue massage can be intense.

Hydrotherm is a 3 Dimensional Massage Treatment that is performed on warm water cushions that are placed on a massage couch. The treatment can be performed with or without the use of oils. The client lies face up and does not have to turn over, which is ideal for people who do not like to lay face down or who are unable to. The therapist works between the cushions and the client’s body using upward pressure. The warm water relaxes the muscles and the water supports the body, this gives a sensation of floating.

The Hydrotherm system is suitable for all ages and it is very effective during all stages* of pregnancy.

This kind of treatment can also be useful in the context of medial conditions such as Cancer, Parkinson’s, Multiple sclerosis (MS), Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), Arthritis and muscles strains*, as well as helping with postural correction.
*Following a thorough Initial Assessment some conditions may require medical approval.

Both Beth and Izabela have been trained and fully qualified to provide massage during Pregnancy by Ben Barrnett from Hydrotherm.

The Hydrotherm system is a massage treatment that is performed on warm water cushions that are placed on a massage couch. The treatment can be performed with or without the use of oils. The client lies face up and does not have to turn over,which is ideal for people who do not like to lay face down. The therapist works between the cushions and the client’s body using upward pressure. The warm water relaxes the muscles and the water supports the body, this gives a sensation of floating.

The Hydrotherm system is suitable for all ages and also through all stages of pregnancy.

The potential benefits to having massage during pregnancy can include:

• It can help the alleviation of headaches, shoulder and back-pain
• Sooth sore muscles and bring relief of stress
• Boost your immune system
• Improve posture and general well-being
• Improves Circulation

The Niel Asher Technique for Frozen Shoulder is a trigger point therapy designed to aid a faster recovery.
Frozen shoulder can be very painful and frustrating due to the decreased range of movement. It is not fully known what triggers Frozen shoulder but it can follow after a serious injury or operation. Left to its own devices the process of freezing, frozen and thawing can take a few years to return to normal and people may still find that their movement is not what it used to be.

However, with the Niel Asher Technique it has been found that this process can be greatly reduced with regular sessions and is much more likely to regain full movement.

As a Chartered Physiotherapist Izabela is qualified to provide Lymphatic drainage massage, also known as manual lymphatic drainage. This can relieve swelling that happens when medical treatment or illness blocks your lymphatic system. Lymphatic drainage massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to help lymph move to an area with working lymph vessels.