Treatment Options
Your appointment is a learning experience, and tuning into your body’s innate wisdom requires a dedicated one-on-one approach. I offer customized treatments for your specific set of concerns that will get you feeling back to yourself and better than ever in no time. Get in touch with me today to see how I can create a personal plan for your specific needs. I have a selection of treatment mediums (Oils, cream, massage wax, and talcum powder) which are mostly 100% natural and organic where possible. Please discuss your prefer medium prior to treatment.
AN ANCIENT SCIENCE
THAI YOGA MASSAGE
A holistic therapy, using pressure points, trigger points and assisted yoga techniques, these facilitates the body to move in ways that are difficult to attain through normal exercise and individual practice. This treatment is done on a firm mattress on the floor where the receiver is required to wear comfortable loosely fit clothing.
Relaxed, deep breathing helps to restore balance and peaceful state of mind.
Thai massage is also a spiritual discipline since it incorporates the Buddhist principles of mindfulness. The benefits of all these techniques, help enhancing physical and mental wellbeing.
NATURAL HEALING
THAI COMBINATION (TABLE THAI) MASSAGE
This treatment combines the Traditional Thai/Yoga massage; deep tissue massage and other advanced techniques. The treatment is done on a massage couch (with oil), where the therapist uses acupressure techniques; deep tissue strokes; pressure points/trigger points; gentle yoga stretching, soft tissue release; joints manipulations and occasionally use of traditional massage tools (tapping tools and wooden stick) or tiger balm, if requires.
It is perfect for reducing muscles aches and pain, improve flexibility and reduce muscles tightness.
BALANCE YOUR CHI
THAI FOOT MASSAGE
Similar approach to Reflexology, working on pressure points in the foot and lower legs. Cream and tiger balm are used along with with a small wooden stick, which is used on more specific areas. The pressure is firm and at times may feel uncomfortable on the problematic areas.
RESTORE HARMONY
LOMI LOMI MASSAGE
A Hawaiian massage, traditionally performed by Hawaiian Healers (Ka Hunas) the reverend or the grandmother of the family, aiming to create flow and harmony to a person’s wellbeing. It was handed down by word of mouth through female line in the family hence there is so many variations of techniques. Lomi Lomi techniques mimics the waves and the flow of the ocean, therapist employs long, continue wavelike strokes. Incense or smudges may be used, along with some negative energy clearing techniques (depending on therapist's practice/belief, please discuss these beforehand) Lomi Lomi is gentle and deeply relaxing massage aiming to promote inner wellbeing.
HOMEOSTASIS
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE
This treatment uses very gentle circular motion strokes to encourage lymph flow. It is done directly on skin without any medium or with natural talcum powder. This treatment providing a very relaxing experience. It promotes lymph fluid drainage, increase the movement of the lymphatic systems which improve immunity.
NATURAL HEALING
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Unlike Swedish body massage, Deep Tissue massage works more of problematic areas rather than full body massage. This treatment aims to realign the different layers of tissue, treating the tendons, ligaments and fascia as well as the muscles to release tension and reduce pain. These layers of rigid overused tissues can cause pain and inflammation, and restrict movement and circulation in muscle tissues. This treatment is ideal for chronic tension and injuries from tired and overused tissues, such as tennis elbow, rotator cuffs injury, muscles spasm, stiff neck, tight legs and so on. Whilst some of the strokes are similar to regular Massage, the pace tends to be slower and pressure is applied more strongly, concentrated on problem areas. Therapists may use their forearms, elbows, fingertips and knuckles as well as their hands in order to break-up adhesions and waste products.
BALANCE YOUR CHI
SWEDISH MASSAGE
A full body massage using variety of massage strokes. It helps reducing muscles tension, increase blood circulation and tones bodily tissues. This treatment is prefect for anyone whom prefers a less invasive therapy.
A SENSE OF WELLBEING
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
De-stress and ease the pain during your pregnancy. This massage is gentle but firm enough to alleviate any aches and pain which may occur during pregnancy as well as stimulate blood and lymph circulations. It is safe, promotes body and mind relaxation, allowing 'mum to be' to feel pampered. May also help with easy labour especially in third trimester. It is recommended to consult your Doctor and discuss with therapist prior to booking for first trimester.
AN ANCIENT SCIENCE
THAI HERBAL COMPRESS MASSAGE
Thai Herbal Compress offers several potential health benefits. These include, relieving fatigue and stress, inducing deep relaxation, boosts both emotional and physical well-being, assists alignment and postural integrity of the body, improves circulation of blood and lymph and stimulates the internal organs.
The compress contains a blend of traditional Thai herbs have invigorating effect on the body and mind, soothing sore or overworked muscles. The steamed compresses are ideal for alleviating pain, stiff, sore or pulled muscles and ligaments, chronic back aches, arthritis, even skin conditions, migraines and chronic stress or anxiety. .
The herbs used in the compress possess properties that are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent and antioxidant. They are used to address sprains, bruises and sore muscles, cleanse and heal the skin by promoting cell growth, and aid upper respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, asthma, and the common cold.
Benefits of Thai Herbal Compress Massage
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Reduces tension (aromatic properties of heated herbs)
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Deep relaxation(helps relieve RSI and chronic muscles pain)
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Softens and nourishes the skin (nourishing, exfoliating and restorative)
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Eases respiration
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Improves the circulation
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Aids the elimination of toxins and waste products (increase lymphatic circulation)
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Restores the body’s vital energy flow (through the Sen Lines)
*Two Herbal Compress Balls are used per client, and are given to client for home use once the treatment ends*
NATURAL HEALING
STONE THERAPY MASSAGE
Stone have been used in ceremony and treatments for thousands of years in many cultures such as the Incas, ancient Egyptian, Chinese etc.
The stone Therapy massage involves the using of hot and cold including Semi-precious stones for work on the body and for placement on and under the body during treatment. The principle of alternating heated and chilled stones is called "Geothermotherapy". Stone therapy also employs deep penetrating massage techniques and energy work to restore balance and harmony to the body. This will helps reducing muscles tension, increase blood circulation and promote healing.
BALANCE YOUR CHI
Facial Gua Sha Massage
This treatment incorporates face mapping, based on Chinese Medicine protocols using Gua Sha techniques on the face, neck and shoulders, acupressure points.
It is believed that Qi or Chi is energy that flows through the body. Many people believe that a person's Qi must be balanced and flowing freely to ensure their health and well-being. When become blocked can causing pain or tension in the muscles and joints. Traditional East Asian medicine views blood stasis or stagnation as a cause of pain and illness.
Gua Sha aims to move this blocked energy to relieve stagnation and alleviate symptoms via stimulate blood circulation to the muscles, tissues and organs; reducing stiffness, pain and increasing mobility. Additionally Gua Sha is an eastern anti-ageing technique and is used in conjunction with a Jade Rollers. This ancient tool is used in rhythmic strokes to massage, smooth and scrape the skin to release stagnation, muscle tension and tightness in the face. It irons out fine lines, tightens and speeds up the elimination of congestion such as eye bag.
Face Gua Sha helps to decongest the skin and improve blood flow and circulation. The firm but gentle scraping movements encourage lymph drainage to the face and neck which detoxify, helping to clear sinus congestion, prevent acne, dark skin pigmentation and puffiness or dark circles under the eyes.
Regular Facial Gua Sha helps prevent acne breakouts by reducing clogged pores, can reduce acne scarring as it encourages new skin growth and will also allow the organic facial oils to penetrate deeper to nourish the skin.
