The Holistic Way Of Life!

HOLISTIC MASSAGE

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"What does holistic mean?"

 

 Holistic means 'whole'. So this form of massage deals with you as a 'whole'. It is not just looking to treat the symptoms, but to establish the cause, whether it be internal or external.  The aim is to rebalance the body so it achieves homeostasis or balance.

 

Benefits Of Holistic Massage Therapy

Massage benefits mind and body. An hour of peace and quiet away from noise and the demands of everyday life has a rejuvenating impact.  

For the body, the massage helps muscles to relax and this, combined with strokes to aid lymphatic drainage, helps to release toxins. The benefits can be felt by all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles. According to the Massage Association, research has verified that office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren't massaged. It is not just office workers who benefit. Stress affects different people in many ways, physically and emotionally. Stiffness and soreness in muscles can be due to a wide range of physical factors from an overly energetic session in the gym or carrying too much shopping home, to poor posture through being seated at a desk all day or excessive time behind the steering wheel. The causes are not always physical however. Emotional tension and the day to day stresses that life throws at us can manifest in headaches caused by a stiff neck and shoulders and the body generally tensing up in response to stress, especially if there is not the opportunity to release.  Massage can help people to deal with emotional problems such as grief and depression.  

Older people benefit too. For the elderly it can be difficult to get around, resulting in lack of exercise and muscle atrophy. Massage will stimulate blood flow and help the release of those feel-good endorphins that make us feel smiley inside.

 

Contra indications to Massage

There are a number of factors which preclude massage, for example if the you are ill and/or have a fever. You are also advised not to drink alcohol or take drugs (unless by prescription!) in the 24 hours before and after the massage. This could affect the liver and kidneys as in addition to the toxins released by the massage they will also be trying to cope with toxins from the drug.  People with some conditions (such as cancer) may be treated only with consent from their GP.  

 

What Happens At The End Of A Session

At the end of the session the therapist may give you advice about what you can do in between treatments to maintain or improve your body's equilibrium. This can be empowering as you are able to take responsibility for helping yourself 'get better' and this in turn really helps to boost self-esteem.

The medical benefits are very well documented. You don't need a medical reason to enjoy massage .Regular massage – weekly if you can manage it, will keep the body tuned.

 Massage is like grooming for the inside, and if the inside is in good shape, it will show through the outside too!

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