6- Holistic massage

What is massage?

Massage is a systematic, manipulation of the soft tissues of the body using stroking and kneading techniques. Touch is one of our vital senses and is the most natural and instinctive response to pain. Right from childhood, if we are hurt or injured, we naturally feel, rub or hold the affected area. Massage has been used as a form of therapy for thousands of years. The earliest records of the use of massage as a therapy are from China over 5,000 years ago.

What are the benefits of massage?

Massage therapy can address a whole host of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress related tension. According to experts, stress related tension accounts for 80% to 90% of disease and is on the increase.

Massage can have a positive effect on the skin, muscles, blood vessels, lymphatic system, nerves and some of the internal organs.

Massage has many psychological and physiological effects, some physiological effects include:

1/ Increasing circulation and allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.

2/ Stimulating the lymphatic system, the body's natural defence against toxins.

3/ Relaxing injured and over used muscles.

4/ Reducing spasms and cramp

5/ Increasing joint flexibility

6/ Releasing endorphins, the body's natural pain killer.

7/ Reducing recovery time for strenuous workouts and helping to eliminate subsequent aches and pains suffered by athletes at all levels.

8/ Improving the range of motion and decreasing discomfort for patients with low back pain.

9/ Providing exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reducing shortening of the muscles for those with a restricted range of motion.

 Prices are based on £30.00 per hour

All treatment rooms are equipped with heatng/ air conditioning and there are private, screened changing areas within each room. Toilet and shower facilities are available to use either before or after treatment.

Parking

Please allow time for parking if you arrive by car. We have limited parking for three cars along the right side of the Hi-Q building (Adjacent to the wooden fence). During busy periods you may need to use on or off street parking nearby. Voucher parking is available along Wincheap. Vouchers are available from most local news agents.