Massage

"The way to good health is an aromatic bath and massage everyday"-
Hippocrates, The Father of Medicine

Not many of us could afford the luxury of massage everyday, although those of us who have experienced the pleasure of massage certainly wish it. This has to be the oldest of all the therapies. A child falls and runs to her mother to have the sore spot rubbed better, bang your elbow and what do you do? Even in the animal kingdom the newborn is licked all over to encourage the circulation and life.

Massage can be relaxing or stimulating, but is always beneficial. Professional athletes now have therapists to give pre and post event massage, to ensure that muscles are sufficiently warmed up and cooled down, so helping to prevent injury and delayed onset muscle soreness. Injured athletes have realised the benefits of remedial massage to speed recovery time after injury.

Massage increases circulation yet it can lower blood pressure. As circulation is increased it speeds up the removal of toxins and waste products from the body. Increased blood supply flows to tired or sore muscles washing away the accumulated acids. The lymphatic system, powered by gravity and the massage of muscular movement, begins to slow where pain or injury prevent proper movement - massage allows lymph to once again flow and carry away its burden of waste matter.

Tension gathers around the neck and shoulders and the experienced hands of our therapists will loosen tense muscle tissue, relieving the build up of tension that can lead to headaches and allowing pain free movement once more.

The effects of massage

It relaxes the whole person
Relaxes tense muscles
Promotes flow of blood, increasing and improving circulation
Increases the flow of lymph to the tissues, therefore waste products are more speedily removed into the lymphatic system
Aids desquamation – removal of dead skin cells – this enables the skin to breathe more easily which increases the efficiency.
Stimulates oil and sweat gland production keeping the skin soft and supple
Soothes the sensory nerve endings, inducing relaxation of the whole body
Helps stimulate/ invigorate the nervous system
Contracts surface capillaries, reducing swelling
Aids digestion if performed on the abdomen.
Improves function of respiratory system
Increases circulation bringing nourishment to the skin and improving skin colour
Improves the texture and elasticity of the skin
Improves metabolic rates, calming an overactive system and stimulating an under-active one
Relieves fatigue in muscular tissue
Certain types of massage movements such as frictions and manipulations can help prevent adhesions and stiffness in the joints. This improves and maintains their full range of motion

Appointments available at both Menai Bridge and Deganwy Quay

Therapists
 

Franki Griffiths 

Wolfgang Schweizer

Sharon Parry

Charlotte Smith