• Remedial Massage
• Serenity Massage
• Sports Massage
• Cellulite Crusher
• Back, Neck & Shoulder

• Hot Stone Massage
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Pregnancy Massage
• Reflexology
• Chinese Cupping

A firmer technique is adopted to treat specific musculoskeletal problems and injuries, suited to your individual needs.

This massage, combining our lavish almond oil or alternatively medicated oil or tiger balm, incorporates the combination of Reflexology, sports and advanced massage techniques. Hot/cold packs are also used on injured areas if necessary.

Surrender yourself to the deep recovery strokes of this Serenity massage designed essentially for relaxation. Using our luxurious almond and essential oil combination, specific acupressure points are stimulated to calm and soothe the nervous system.

This treatment allows you to leave your cares and troubles behind, as your whole body gives way to a relaxed state of bliss; Restored, Rebalanced and Returned to Serenity once more.

Focusing on specific muscles, tendons and joints relating to your specified sport. Designed to release any tight spots, stretch the body and reduce the likelihood of repetitive injuries.

Great for pre and post event recovery. Treat yourself to a full body massage.

Using our own Anti-Cellulite Formula of Fennel, Lemon & Grapefruit we apply vigorous pummeling fast strokes on the thigh and buttocks area, working over fat tissue and dispersing that awful cellulite build up.

We stand to declare war on Cellulite! Join us! A Package of 4 treatments - recommended.

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RECEIVE 2 COMPLIMENTARY DETOX SESSIONS WHEN YOU BOOK A PACKAGE.

Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage using our own special blend of oils Specialist treatment designed to alleviate headaches, relieve stiff necks, tight shoulders.

Excellent for busy office people with "computer necks". When your mental and emotional stress levels lead to headaches, or even worse migraines, then it's time to take affirmative action!!!

Why not plan regular 'stress reduction' massages, using this special blend, which will enable your body to cope.

Imagine yourself lying in a dimly lit room with soft music playing. You lay back and start to relax as a warm stone glides over your skin followed by another, then another. Within moments you focus purely on the heat from the stones as they softly penetrate deep into your knotted muscles.

Is that the warm hands of the therapist massaging you or another stone?

As your mind slips into another world all you can feel is the warmth from the silky smooth stones. Its an experience of complete relaxation that goes deeper and deeper into an almost "meditative state."

The ancient art of healing using natural materials is being re-discovered around the world. Many cultures through history have used heated stones in the treatment of stress, pain and tension.

Based on Hawaiian practices, the technique uses selected basalt stones to suit individual parts of the body .

The stones are placed in different areas of the body, usually separated from the actual skin by a layer of towel. The remaining stones are used with oil as massage tools and it's virtually impossible not to melt into the bed from the relaxing effects of this combination of massage and heated stones .

The Lymphatic system is our front line of defence in fighting bodily infections, detoxifying the body and transporting metabolic wastes, excess water, bacteria and toxins out of the body.

The Lymph glands (at neck, armpits, groin, etc.) are connected by a broad network of vessels which transplant the fluid. Muscular movement is required to move it, as there is no "Heart" to pump it.

Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle whole body treatment that relaxes the nervous system and aids the body's immune system. It is highly recommended for those prone to and recovering from sore throats, colds, infections, on-going tiredness, excess fluid, low immunity, swollen nodes and also for the physically inactive.

Massage is a vastly under-utilised tool for fostering a healthy pregnancy, which can benefit pregnant woman and their developing foetus enormously.

Massage can decrease stress and improve relaxation, improve lymph drainage, benefit muscle tone and elasticity and have a balanced effect on glands, all of which are of huge benefit during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time of structural, physiological, spiritual and social
change. Some of these changes produce discomfort and concern, which can be addressed with appropriate massage therapy.

Pregnancy massage is beneficial throughout the nine months of a low risk pregnancy. Massage in pregnancy can include specific light and deep pressure massage, myofascial techniques, circulatory work, acupressure and reflexology.

At Relax, we use a specialised massage table to allows us to massage our clients on their stomach face down in absolute comfort.

Benefits
Massage therapy during pregnancy is not intended to replace appropriate
pre-natal care. When used as a form of adjunctive care, some of its benefits are:

• Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
• Provides emotional support and physical nurturing
• Reduces and alleviates neck, back and joint pain\
• Relieves muscle spasms, cramps and fibrosis
• \Alleviates stress on weight bearing joints and musculo-fascial structures
• Combats tension, fatigue and headaches, and soothes nerves to aid in
  sleeping problems
• Increases blood and lymph circulation and supports the physiological process of gestation, reduces oedema, swelling, varicose veins and leg cramps.
• Helps maintain skin elasticity to ease stretch marks and uncomfortable
  tightness
• Assists with the management of digestive complaints such as constipation,
  gas, nausea and indigestion
• Encourages deeper, easier breathing
• Enhances self esteem and self image - helping the pregnant woman feel more
  at home in her changing body

What to expect
A thorough massage session takes at least one hour, during which you will be comfortably supported on a heated massage table and draped for your comfort. Only the body part being massaged is exposed.

All of our massage therapists are trained in pregnancy massage.

The foot is considered to reflect your body as a whole. By stimulating pressure points in your feet, a re-balancing energy is directed to your internal organs and body structures to promote healing and well-being.

Reflexology is a form of bodywork that focuses primarily on the feet. The theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex" areas on the feet and hands that correspond to specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body.

For example:  

1 . The heart and chest are around the ball of the foot

2 . The tips of the toes reflect the head

3 . The pancreas, liver, and kidney are in the arch of the foot

4 . Low back and intestines are towards the heel

Practitioners believe that applying pressure to these reflex areas can promote health in the corresponding organs through energetic pathways.

A scientific explanation is that the pressure may send signals that balance the nervous system or release chemicals such as endorphins that reduce pain and stress.

You feel lighter and more relaxed, yet stimulated with lovely warm, tingling feet!

This is an Ancient Chinese technique using special suction cups which are placed on various parts of the body to promote the free flow of chi (energy) and blood in the meridians.

This technique helps to relieve pain and is fantastic for increasing circulation and flow of lymph for optimum health.

Combine this treatment with a massage of your choice for the best result.