What Does Your Skin Reveal About You?
The skin on our face is the part of our body that is always visible to the world. The condition of our skin depends on a variety of factors based on how we care for it, such as the environment…
What is Soft Tissue Therapy?
Soft Tissue Therapy What is Soft Tissue Therapy? STT is the assessment, treatment and management of soft tissue injury, pain, and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. As a soft tissue therapist I will use deep tissue massage skills to treat…
back pain
Back Pain Lower back pain… shoulder pain… slipped disc … herniated disc … arthritis in the back ….tense …knots ….post injury… rehabilitation… I have many clients who come in to see me with various problems that relate to the back…
Holistic Facials
Facials What are holistic facials? Holistic facial follows a similar patterning to that of regular facials of Cleansing, Toning, Exfoliating, Facial mask and Moisturising. However, unlike regular facial massage, holistic facial looks beyond the surface of the skin. In addition…
Massage and its importance
Massage and its importance Massage therapy is commonly known to provide benefits that may assist the body to relax, calms the mind, may assist in pain reduction, increases circulation and may to create freedom of movement. Muscles and posture Muscles…
Advice on muscle pain at work
By now you’ve probably had your annual holiday. Or maybe you spent all summer at your desk holding the fort. Either way, you may have picked up an injury on a holiday activity or be suffering from pains from that…
Massage is a necessity, not a luxury
In my practice as a massage therapist I often hear my clients say: “It’s so nice to treat myself to a massage.”, “Massage is a nice treat for me.” and “I’ve been so busy, I decided to reward myself.” This…
Managing injury
8 weeks into a complex foot injury with the added pleasure of chronic pain has given me plenty of time to ponder on how best to help my situation. Here I share those reflections. I have analysed, scrutinised, laughed, cried,…
Spiritual Healing/ Reiki Massage - combining bodywork and energy work
Spiritual Healing/ Reiki Massage is just that – a combination of Spiritual Healing/ Reiki and whole body massage. How did I come to combine the two, and what are the potential benefits - let me elaborate.... 2006 - I had…
Chakra Balancing During Massage
Chakra Balancing During Massage I was inspired to write this post after a similar article by Reiki Rays last month called Does Reiki Have Any Impact When Used During Massage? The author Isabela do Val Santana explains the effects of…
Asian Massage - Combining Ancient Techniques for Complete Relaxation
In today's fast world, many seek holistic wellness. They want to find balance and relax fully. This search has led many to Asian massage, blending old healing with new methods. As a massage therapist, people have seen the deep benefits…
Deep Tissue Massage
What is Deep Tissue Massage? Deep tissue massage as the name suggests is massage that works on the muscles of the body at a deep level. The tissues of the body are manipulated using various techniques. These can include gentle…