Marie's
Holistics
Massage
Holistic massage is an ancient method of healing which promotes suppleness of the muscles, improves circulation and reduces stress levels. It is also an effective way to treat physical and psychological conditions as it allows the body’s natural healing abilities to come forth, balancing the entire body.
I am trained in several massage techniques Swedish, Deep Tissue, Eastern Bamboo and Trigger Point therapy, so each treatment is tailored to meet your particular needs, I can also add in my skills as a reflexologist, natural face lift massage therapist and reiki practitioner to enhance the head to toe experience.
The choice is yours; do you want to focus on soothing away muscle aches and pains, increase energy levels, improve a specific physical condition or to simply relax,
Key Facts
The massage is conducted using oil on the skin and generally requires you to wear just underwear, you will be asked to lie face down on the couch under a towel or sarong. Only the part of the body that is being worked on is uncovered at any time.
A traditional Swedish massage involves the whole body. You will begin on your back and flip over at the halfway point.
Always remember this is your treatment please feel free to communicate with me before and during the massage.
With deep tissue work some discomfort can occur but pain can be counterproductive so speak up if the pain becomes excessive. you can expect a fair amount of soreness in the days following your deep tissue massage but should not last longer than 48 hours.
Swedish massage
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Swedish massage is a gentle, rhythmic massage that is very good to relax soft body tissue and facilitate healing. Swedish massage is lighter in touch than other forms of massage techniques and includes long flowing strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on more superficial layers of the muscles. It can loosen stiff joints, reduce muscle tension
Swedish massage is better suited for people interested in relaxation and tension relief.
The techniques and movements used are meant to relax you, stimulate nerve endings, and increase blood flow and lymph drainage.
deep tissue massage
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Deep tissue massage is similar to Swedish massage, but it goes further. Deep tissue massage targets the inner layers of your muscles, tendons, and fascia (dense connective tissue). Deep tissue massage uses many of the same stroking and kneading movements as Swedish massage, but there is far more pressure. This pressure can sometimes create discomfort or pain.
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Deep tissue massage is best suited for athletes, runners, and people with injuries. It can also work for people with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and lower back pain. After the muscles are warmed with a traditional relaxation massage, increased pressure is applied by means of the palms, finger tips, and knuckles, forearms and elbows.
Eastern Bamboo Massage
Bamboo massage is unique in that it involves the use of natural bamboo canes of various sizes which are rolled over the skin to sooth sore muscles, increase circulation and aid a sense of deep relaxation. It is excellent for deep tissue work and soothing of overworked, tired, aching muscles leaving them rejuvenated with the increased the removal of lactic acid from the targeted rolling motion.
There is a beautiful quality to bamboo its natural healing properties are released through heat and pressure, this luxurious therapy will leave you feeling energised, and revitalized.
Trigger point therapy
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Trigger points are small areas of tightness within a muscle which cause referred pain or sensations in another area of the body, due to over contraction which prevents the muscles from relaxing. If the muscles are unable to relax, blood flow is restricted which means that the muscles are starved of oxygen and nutrients, these restrictions slow down the removal of toxins such as lactic acid and potassium which cause pain and tenderness.
Prices
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Full body massage - 60 mins - £45.00
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Back Massage - 45 mins - £40.00
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Each Additional 15 Mins - £7.50
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I am able to offer a wide range of treatments so you can mix and match to build a bespoke treatment that is right for you
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Pay in advance for 5 treatments and get the 6th one free.
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Pay as you go with a loyalty card for 6 full price treatments get the 7th free.
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