There are many forms of massage therapy and the following is simply a guide. Whichever you choose we’ll always work with you as a team to devise a treatment plan that is right for you and your requirements. Unsure… just ask!
Aromatherapy massage
Aromatherapy is a treatment which uses essential oils - specific plant extracts - to improve physical and emotional well-being. Each essential oil has distinct therapeutic properties, for example one oil may have antimicrobial action while another may be analgesic. In this country aromatherapy is generally used in combination with massage… massage tones and eases tight muscles, and improves the circulation of blood and lymph, so aiding toxin elimination. And of course it feels wonderful!
Therapists
Kim Wimble.
Available Mondays and Wednesdays.
Holistic Massage
The term ‘holistic’ is derived from the Greek word holos meaning ‘whole’. The holistic treatment acknowledges all aspects of a person’s wellbeing. This is a Swedish based massage using oils, gliding, compression and kneading techniques, which helps relieve stress, relax tight muscles and increases circulation. The pressure used in holistic massage is entirely down to your personal preference.
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia, Irina O’Connell, Jolanta Zuravskaja, Kim Wimble and Sarah McLintic. Lucy Zielinska Thursdays in the Low Cost Clinic.
Available six days a week. Ad hoc appointments available on request.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is an oil or wax based treatment, particularly effective for anyone experiencing chronic muscular tension. Using long and slow, focused pressure, it is possible to access deeper layers of muscle tissue and release tension in the affected areas. It can also help to breakdown scar tissue, which will improve range of movement and thereby enhancing the body’s natural recovery.
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia, Jolanta Zuravskaja and Kim Wimble.
Available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ad hoc appointments available on request
Pregnancy Massage
(Pre/Post Natal)
Pregnancy is an amazing time for women but physical discomfort and stress can often accompany it. Pregnancy massage can offer the perfect release providing relaxation and relief from aching muscles and it can offer you greater comfort and better sleep. Whether you have sore feet, sciatic pain or discomfort in your lower back, massage can help, allowing you to get on with enjoying your pregnancy.
Pregnancy massage can be enjoyed after your first trimester and is performed in the side-lying position with blankets and plenty of pillows for complete comfort.
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia.
Available Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ad hoc appointments available on request
Sports Massage
Sports massage can be beneficial to anyone of any age and not just the athlete. People in physically demanding jobs, office workers, pregnancy and children/teenagers with growing pains or who are physically active. It can unlock tension in muscles, improve circulation, increase flexibility, improving range of movement and speed up injury recovery as well as prevent injury.
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia, Jolanta Zuravskaja and Sarah McLintic.
Available five days a week excluding Thursdays and Sundays.
Advanced Soft Tissue Therapy
Unlike other treatments, advanced soft tissue therapy is used to help remedy specific mechanical problems / chronic pain. Manual soft tissue techniques are used to help aid rehabilitation in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue thereby accelerating healing and returning the body to normal health after injury.
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia and Sarah McLintic.
Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a powerful but gentle treatment that can help ease chronic pain, release restriction and tension, improve mobility and flexibility, reduce scar tissue and even release emotions trapped from within the body.
Myofascia is a form of connective tissue that encases and runs throughout the body holding everything together. The treatment works on gently persuading the tissue to move and release any restrictions causing pain and discomfort. This is a technique that tends to be used as part of an remedial/clinical treatment.
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia and Sarah McLintic.
Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage originated in the homes and barber shops of India some 5000 years ago and is based on Ayurvedic medical traditions. It is a relaxing but energizing, fully clothed treatment either seated or laying down concentrating on the upper back, neck, shoulders, arms, head and face. It is particularly effective in helping to relieve muscular tension, built up stress, anxiety, sinus problems, headaches, eyestrain and rebalancing the mind and body.
Combinations
Massage and Indian head massage 55 minutes or 85 minutes.
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia and Kim Wimble.
Available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Chair Massage
Chair massage is one of the most accessible treatments to have as it’s performed within an ergonomically designed chair, no oils are used and we work through your clothing (with the exception of removing a watch or tie!). The whole upper body can get a look in, even the lower legs!
Taking just 30 or 40 minutes out of a day for a massage can create a wealth of positivity and boost energy.
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia and Kim Wimble.
Available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Hot/Cold Stone Therapy
Stone massage therapy can help provide many therapeutic benefits from easing muscular tension, aches and pains, improving lymphatic flow, destress and calm by relaxing the nervous system and feelings of anxiety, aid sleep and much more… all of which, improving your overall wellbeing.
The heat of the hot stones penetrates the soft tissues of the body, melting away tension which also has a balancing effect on the mind and body.
Cold stones can help reduce inflammation, muscular aches and pains, boost the circulation leaving you feeling invigorated.
Therapist
Kim Wimble.
Available Mondays and Wednesdays. Email to book an appointment.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a very gentle but effective massage technique to encourage drainage of lymph which sweeps up things like toxins, bacteria and viruses in the body. The Lymphatic system is throughout the entire body in tandem with blood circulation, just below the skin. But unlike the circulatory system, it does not have the heart the help it pump effectively around the body. This process can be aided by heat or cold treatments, exercise and Lymphatic Drainage. So any post-surgery swelling is greatly reduced with this treatment, as are side effects of dietary issues or oedema caused by medication etc.
45 mins for 2 areas of the body. Legs/ arms/stomach/back or chest.
Therapist
Kim Wimble
Available Mondays and Wednesdays.
Thai Foot Massage
Thai Foot Massage is a therapeutic massage of the lower legs and feet. It involves a combination of acupressure, energy balancing and stretching and the use of a wooden acupressure tool along with the thumbs and hands to stimulate the reflex points on the feet. Thai Foot Massage can be effective in relieving specific dysfunctions and disorders but it is also a great treatment for overall relaxation, increased energy and not forgetting putting life back into those overworked sore feet and legs!
Therapists
Deborah Borfecchia and Kim Wimble
Available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Table Thai Yoga Massage
Table Thai yoga massage, a holistic practice deeply rooted in history. A bridge between acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and yoga, Thai table massage or Thai Yoga massage, as it's alternatively known.
Table Thai table yoga massage may initially come across as an intriguing fusion of therapies… applying pressure and moving the body through various yoga-like postures. The therapist utilises their hands, knees, legs, and feet to guide your body through the experience.
The massage usually takes place on a padded mat on the floor however, as the art of massage therapies has evolved over time, the practice has been ingeniously adapted to a table setup. This alteration hasn’t compromised the integrity of the massage but made it more accessible, comfortable and also allows to be combined with massage therapy.
What are the benefits… it helps:
Maintain a healthy immune system.
Prevents illness and disease.
Reduces stress and anxiety.
Ease muscular aches and pains.
Improve the lymphatic system.
And more.
An all-embracing therapy, its benefits not restricted to any group. If your routine involves long hours of sitting or rigorous physical exertion or you are an athlete striving for flexibility and injury prevention, this therapy could offer you the much-needed respite from muscle stiffness and strain. Beyond physical needs, if you're looking to alleviate stress or overall wellness improvement, this unique practice can be an ideal companion. The only restrictions that applied if there are any health conditions, however a full consultation is carried out beforehand.
Therapists
Jolanta Zuravskaja
Available Tuesdays, Fridays and alternate Saturdays. Ad hoc sessions can be arranged on request.