Which massage is best for you

Which massage is best for you?

If you don't choose which massage is best for you and make the wrong choice, you won't get the best out of it and you probably won’t go back for another session. What is more, you might go off the idea of massage altogether.

There are so many different types of massage therapies available, not to mention other body related therapies such as physiotherapy, chiropractory, acupuncture, Pilates ard Reiki. Below is a list of well known massage and bodywork therapies. Click on the relevant link to find out more about each one and which massage therapy will suit you most.

Aromatherapy is a ‘therapy of scent’, and the essential oils used are derived from various parts of specific plants.
Chair Massage Benefits of chair massage, information for massage therapy students, massage school, stress relief, setting up a massage therapy practice, massage insurance needs, shopping, massage reference materials and promoting your massage therapy career.
Deep Tissue Massage works to the deepest level of our muscles and is often used in Sports massage to break down fibrous muscle tissue and scar tissue in muscles caused by injury.
Holistic Massage considers the whole person, not just the presenting problem or injury. An assessment of the individual forms part of Holistic Massage.
Hot Stone Massage is the use of basalt stones which are heated to a safe temperature and placed on the skin. These stones soften the muscle tissue, making them more pliable and ready for massage. It is especially useful for areas of fibrous tissue (knots) and places where there has been an injury, such as muscle tear.

man with hot stones on back

Indian Head Massage is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing using the upper Chakras, which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years.
Postnatal massage 7 reasons why dads should massage their wife/partner after the birth of their child.
Sensual Massage How to give a loving sensual massage to your partner - about giving without expecting to receive. Techniques also on man2man massage.
Self massage How to massage yourself for relief of emotional stress and muscular tension - in the office (very good when working at a computer terminal all day - will help prevent RSI) or at home.
Sports massage the maintenance of the body through massage, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Pre and post-event massage; advice on training and prevention of injuries.
Swedish Massage first developed in Sweden in the early nineteenth century was to become the foundation of modern massage in the west, including therapeutic, sports massage and aromatherapy.
Thai Massage Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient form of therapeutic healing that has roots in Indian Ayurvedic medicine.
Therapeutic massage , generally considered to be something which contributes to a person’s wellbeing. This can be just to feel good or it can be aimed at improving health.

Some questions to consider when choosing which massage therapy is right for you?

1) Do you have a specific physical or emotional problem you would like help with?
2) If yes, is this a long standing problem and do you need to understand it more fully?
3) Do you just want to relax and feel great after a massage?
4) Do you want to indulge and treat yourself?
5) Do you want some direct help on an injury?
6) Would you prefer a light relaxing touch or more deep tissue work on your body?
7) Have you tried other therapies before?
8) If yes, what did you gain the most from them?
9) Is the gender of the therapist a concern to you?
10) Have you considered ‘bringing a buddie’?
11) Is the cost of a series of sessions a concern to you?
12) Have you considered trying several sessions to seek advice from the practitioner about your physical or emotional condition and how you can best work on yourself?
13) Have you considered learning how to massage yourself?
14) Do you need to learn more about the issue that concerns you most?
15) Would you like some free online information? Contact us? Please note we cannot provide online consultations, only general advice.
16) Finally, would you like to try our Three For Two offer? Simply book three different therapies and pay for only two.

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