There are two types of massage available

*Swedish massage
*Sports massage

Both of these massages can be combined to create an overall balance with in the body. This is a 30 min sports massage and a 45 min relaxing Swedish massage.
Both massages come as a package if paid in advance, the massage styles are explained below:

These can be combined with Swedish Massage and Reflexology or Sports Massage and Reflexology to help to achieve a more complete treatment.

Swedish massage

Swedish massage was developed by per henrik lignin in Sweden in 1820 it is the combination of Chinese, Egyptian, Greek and roman techniques with modern physiology.
Swedish massage main purpose is to increase the flow of oxygen in the blood and release toxins.

Swedish massage has the following benefits:
~Reduces physical and emotional stress
~Calms the nervous system
~Eliminates toxins
~Balances the metabolism
~Improves blood and lymph circulation
~Strengthens immune system
~Improves the flexibility of the joints
~Relieves tension
~Renews vitality
Promotes faster healing from illness and injuries

Sports massage

This is a much deeper massage using various different techniques to help with the following:

~Boosts the immune system
~Nourishes the skin
~Improves lymph and blood circulation thereby improving bone ~nutrition and strength
~Aids joint mobility
~Helps posture
~Mechanically stretches muscles, tendons and ligaments which can not be actively stretched
~Encourage better flexibility
~Discourage the formation of scar tissue
~Encourage relaxation to allow the body to function more effectively
~Helps remove metabolic waste

~Increase muscle tone

This works on specific areas of problem rather than a full massage or can be used as pre or post massage for people doing events.

Baby massage classes

Many cultures have used massage as part of baby care for hundreds of years and research shows it has many benefits
Benefits to parents:
Baby massage classes allow you to spend quality time with your baby
Massaging your baby will build your confidence as a parent and build trust in your relationship with your baby. It encourages closeness between you and your baby and therefore promotes bonding and attachment
Being part of a group can help reduce isolation and loneliness. Meeting other parents and sharing experiences can help with post natal depression.
Massaging your baby is relaxing and relieves stress
Infant massage can help with some of babies minor ailments

Benefits to baby
Stimulates circulation
Stimulated and strengthens babies immune system
Aids digestion and elimination by activating relaxation
Encourages muscle co-ordination and joint flexibility
Soothers and comforts to help relieve anxiety
Helps induce sleep
Assists in speech and language development
Reduces tension and irritability
Can help relieve colic
Can help with constipation
Helps strengthen respiration
Please book in advance for availability and to discuss any medical conditions.  Recent immunisations can effect if you massage.

Meeting held every Wednesday at 1.30-2.30 informal chat and drinks afterwards for those who wish to.

• Bring with you a changing mat
• Wet wipes
  
• Nappies
  
• Drink for baby
  
• Baby toy
  
• Cushion for you knees

Individual baby massage lessons can be at your own house on request phone for information