HEALTH
TOUCH

Aromatherapy,
Therapeutic and Sports Massage

FOR
STRESS, PAIN, INJURY AND EXHAUSTION

There are various styles of massage, some more invigorating than others and some that address specific injuries or post-operative trauma. Therapeutic Massage for an executive before returning to the office, will be different from an Aromatherapy Massage for an over stressed client seeking deep relaxation at the end of the day, and different again for Sports Massage for the athlete, musician or dancer wishing to improve performance or attending to an injury. Sports Massage is not just for the physically fit, it is a wonderful treatment for anyone who wants to deal effectively with pain, injury, stress or exhaustion.

Customise your own massage for your own needs!

• Sports and Remedial massage
• Deep Tissue massage
• Oceanic
• No Hands® massage
• Aromatherapy massage
• Reflexology
• Traditional Thai massage

• Yoga
• Taoist breathing techniques
• Tachyon cocoon
• I.S.I.S. (Stroboscopic goggles)
• Magno-therapy
• G5 massage

Sports and Remedial Massage

Sports Massage differs from general full-body massage in that it focuses on the muscles relevant to a particular activity. It works well for people who are physically active whether that be as a sports person, musician, dancer or anyone who likes to keep fit. Sports Massage recognises different needs at different times, such as pre-event, post-event, regular fine-tuning and injury rehabilitation. It combines classic and specific techniques designed to provide therapeutic impact for the unique physical and biomechanical needs of active people.

Sports Massage is a rapidly evolving sub-specialty within the overall field of professional massage therapy. Contemporary athletes, dancers and performers, leave nothing to chance in their attempt to produce fast speeds, lower time, maximum effort and peak performances. More and more people are discovering the benefits of this form of massage.

Sports Massage
Enables: quick recovery from myofascial injury with less likelihood of chronic problems developing.
Enhances: a preventative approach to training and performance improving peak muscle function.
Improves: circulation and mobility to injured tissue, to optimise the state of nutrition, relaxation and flexibility.
Provides: a psychological boost consistent with commitment to peak performance.
Reduces: muscle soreness and chronic strain patterns, allowing a quicker return to maximum training levels.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage works deeply into each muscle group relieving tension and muscle spasm due to stress, old injury, or scar tissue. Deep Tissue Massage leaves you feeling healthier, invigorated and more energetic as your muscle tension dissolves and your body relaxes.

Oceanic

This different and surprising approach to massage is a synthesis of what Deirdre has learned from more than thirty years of giving and teaching massage, energy work, meditation and yoga. The long, continuous, flowing strokes work sensitively yet deeply into the muscles allowing you to relax, give in and simply 'be'. The rhythmic use of forearms and hands is like a dance, while the simultaneous massaging of the two areas of your body (foot and leg or hip and shoulder) frequently results in your brain being unable to follow what is going on, thus giving it no other option but to let go and relax.

The use of the under-body and full-body strokes - rocking movements combined with moments of stillness - frees your energy, creating a deep sense of balance and harmony that positively affects your mind, body and soul. The deeper, fluid forearm pressure, gentle stretches and joint rotations seek out tension in painful muscles and work gracefully and effectively on injuries. Allow yourself to drift into timelessness while your body is restored, your mind floats in a sea of calmness and your soul touches bliss.

No Hands^® Massage

No Hands^® Massage is a unique approach to healing touch, pioneered by Gerry Pyves is potent and effective. It is at the same time both powerful and deeply relaxing. No Hands^® Massage works equally well for stress, pain and exhaustion as well as for general well being and health enhancement. No Hands^® Massage utilises the rhythmic use of the therapist's forearms and upper arms to create some of the deepest yet most sensitive bodywork available. The gentle rocking rhythm of this technique is hypnotic and deeply relaxing. Feel your body regain its natural fluidity and energy - so that you are ready for life once again!

Aromatherapy Massage

An aromatherapy Massage treatment is one of the most relaxing and effective antidotes to stress, combining a soothing, gentle massage with the therapeutic effect of pure essential oils. Aromatherapy Massage is a complete head-to-toe treatment that improves muscle tone, stimulates the elimination of toxins, strengthens the immune system and promotes a healthy equilibrium between mind, body and spirit.

Reflexology

Gentle but firm pressure is applied systematically over the whole surface of each foot. Internal structures and organs are mirrored in miniature on the feet and applying pressure will enhance the health and well being of your whole body.

Traditional Thai Massage

The secrets of this ancient healing art can only be learned from the Thai Masters in the medical schools of Thailand's sacred temples. One of the most effective ways of relieving pain, stress and illness, it works with the healing energy lines in the body and includes gentle stretching, bending and pulling. You will feel as if you are being given Yoga and will receive this massage wearing loose fitting clothing, on a soft futon on the floor.

Thai Massage not only works on the physical level, but also has a profound psychic and spiritual influence. Feel stress evaporate and become invigorated as this relaxing massage re-harmonises your body and frees your mind.

Yoga

Stretch - Breathe - Relax

Taoist breathing techniques

Natural breathing is an integral part of the Tao. Through natural breathing we are able to enhance our overall health. Internal organs like the heart and lungs function more effectively and emotions are rebalanced, while stress and negativity are transformed into energy that we can use for self-healing and self development. Taoist natural breathing techniques make a big contribution to our understanding of how the way we breathe influences our lives.

Tachyon cocoon

The Tachyon Cocoon is an effective balancing and stress-reducing tool. The system encourages your natural energy flow to move in a specific manner creating a three-dimensional cocoon of integrating energy for the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy bodies. It does this by encouraging and merging the chakra system of energy centres back into harmony, which creates an experience of calm relaxation and clarity. The Tachyon Cocoon can be used at any time to reduce stress, deepen meditation, boost mental clarity or rejuvenate the entire being.

The following therapies can be received separately or in combination with other treatments.

I.S.I.S (Stroboscopic goggles)

This instrument induces deep relaxation and meditative states by harmonising the two hemispheres of your brain. It can be adjusted to stimulate predominantly beta, alpha, theta or delta brainwave states.

Beta:   Analytic thinking
Alpha: The subconscious mind, which regulates body functions
Theta: The transpersonal, intuitive and creative states
Delta:  Deep relaxation and total harmony

The I.S.I.S. machine can be used in combination with other treatments.

Magno-therapy

A warm relaxing treatment which stimulates blood flow and circulation. It relaxes nerves and muscles by reducing pain and tension, and accelerates the healing of bones. Magno-therapy works particularly well on sciatica, toxin elimination and the strengthening of the immune system.

G5 massage

G5 is an electronic heavy duty massage that breaks down fat, aids lymphatic flow and increases blood circulation. G5 Massage stimulates deep blood flow and therefore can be used to relieve very tender areas where deep manual massage may be too painful. It can also be incorporated into your slimming program to break down cellulite and improve the contour of the skin. It is a useful adjunct to any slimming program.

"You are unique,
You are like everyone --
Different."

Anne Banmen

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Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Massage / Remedial and Sports Massage
Putney Massage & Wellbeing Clinic
Putney SW15, London UK