massages

“Fabulous! Second time with Brumilda and will definitely book again when she is available!” - Sonja Freeman

Relaxing Massage

Relaxing/Swedish massage therapy is what comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Relaxing massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart.

But Relaxing/Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension. In Swedish Body Massage all the strokes relate to the body’s circulatory and lymphatic systems. In this way they help to encourage the body’s organs and systems to function normally and speed the healing process of damaged tissue.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage is aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. This type of massage is helpful for chronic and tense areas such as stiff necks, lower back tightness and sore shoulders. Using specific strokes, a Deep Tissue Massage is both powerful and vigorous to get into the deeper layers of muscle tissue.

Deep Tissue Massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as in Swedish Full Body Massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as I work to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as “adhesions.”).

With chronic muscle tension or injury, there may be adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, I will use massage oil and direct deep pressure. I may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue massage. The pressure is generally stronger than a regular massage and the strokes may be slower.

Regular treatments can help break down scar tissue, remove the build-up of toxins, improve mobility and reduce the risk of further injury.

Pregnancy Massage (pre and post natal)

During pregnancy your body undergoes numerous changes which place additional stress on your body as the baby develops and this can lead to aches and pains in the muscles, specifically in the back and legs. Pregnancy massage can ease the strain of pregnancy and the benefits can include:

Eases muscular discomforts and tightening that can be experienced throughout the body e.g. calf cramps

Reduces swelling and oedema in hands, feet and ankles

Pregnancy massage can lessens sciatic pain

Increased relaxation and relief of emotional tension which in turn can help with insomnia

Relieve from headaches by focusing on the head, neck and shoulders. In addition, maintaining optimal levels of stress relief through massage reduces the chances of migraines or tension headaches by relaxing trigger points and muscle spasms.

Relieve muscle tension created by carrying the extra weight of a baby by encouraging blood flow to the afflicted areas. This provides more nutrient-rich oxygen and also increases the flow of lymphatic fluid, which sweeps away toxins and metabolic waste.

The ordinary aches and pains of pregnancy are countered by the release of serotonin, your body's natural anti-pain chemical, which is stimulated by massage.

*This treatment is designed for clients that are 16 weeks pregnant or more.