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Creates a deep state of relaxation
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Reduces the effects of stress on the body
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Reduces muscle tension and stiffness
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Significant reduction in pain
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Reduces swelling
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Increases circulation of blood and lymph
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Can prevent the formation of new scar tissue and
remodel old scar tissue
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Reduces muscle spasms
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Promotes healing in muscle strains and sprained
ligaments
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Increases flexibility of joints
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Increases range of motion
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Promotes slower, deeper and easier breathing
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Lowers diastolic and systolic blood pressure
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Provides relief from tension-related headaches
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Nourishes and enhances the skin
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Significantly increases Natural Killer (NK) and
T cells thereby strengthening the immune system
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Relaxes tonic muscles thereby improving posture
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Stimulates the production of Human Growth Hormone
Contraindications
Massage is generally considered a safe treatment for most people. However, there are three types of contraindication: GENERAL, when massage should not be performed at all, LOCAL, when massage can be performed but not over the contraindicated areas and PRECAUCTIONS, when massage can only be performed once medical permission has been granted. The following restrictions are in place to protect your health and well-being.
General Contraindications
When you have any of these conditions, please do not book a massage:
- Cold or flu no matter how mild it may seem.
- Fever
- Contagious or infectious diseases
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol- including some prescription pain medication
- Recent operations occurring within the last two weeks (excluding doctors permission)
- Acute injuries that have occurred within the last 48 hours (such as automobile accidents)
- Neuritis
- Skin diseases
Local Contraindications
The therapist can massage but not over any areas affected by:
- Varicose veins
- Undiagnosed lumps or bumps
- Pregnancy in the first trimester
- Bruising
- Cuts
- Abrasions
- Sunburn
- Undiagnosed pain
- Inflammation, including arthritis
Precautions
If you suffer from any of the following conditions, massage can only take place once it has been approved before your session in writing by your Physician.
- Cardiovascular conditions (angina, thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, heart conditions)
- Persistent unexplained numbness or tingling
- Oedema
- Psoriasis or eczema
- Uncontrolled High blood pressure
- Osteoporosis
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Gynecological infections
