Massage and Ill Health
Massage therapy may sound too vigorous when we have ill health. But massage can be adjusted to the needs of the individual, as taught by Gayle MacDonald on the workshop ‘Massage For People Living With Cancer’ (author of Medicine Hands). Our bodies heal best when we are relaxed. This massage / touch therapy aims to nurture and support healing and energy levels, to maintain / build / enhance health.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a series of movements working on the soft tissues - stretching, loosening muscles and connective tissue, to either soothe and relax or invigorate and stimulate. Massage can relieve pain due to muscle spasm, improve and restore function and movement, de-stress and improve the overall wellbeing of the recipient. Swedish massage is the basic level of massage, but if you have a specific issue, a sports and remedial therapy may be recommended.
Indian Head Massage
This traditional massage has been passed down through generations in India. In recent times massage to upper back, arms, neck and face have been added. Working on these areas helps relieve accumulated tensions but has an effect on the whole body. Some of the benefits include relief from - tension headaches, sinus problems, onset of migraine, jaw (TMJ) tension as well as encouraging healthy hair growth. IHM can be done seated fully clothed and is another popular therapy in the workplace.
On-site Massage
On-site massage is a series of acupressure points, massage and stretches done on a specially designed chair, fully clothed. No oils are used. it is a short routine working on the back, neck, head and arms to relax and rejuvenate, leaving the recipient in a relaxed state or alertness. This massage can be done anywhere - in the home, shopping centres, airports and is most commonly found in the workplace.
Hopi Ear Candles
Thermo Auricular Therapy (Hopi ear candling) is used to help problems with the ears, nose and throat. Sinus problems, itchy ears including dermatitis, headaches, balance, and Ménière’s disease, as well as the build up of wax, can be improved. An otoscope is used to check the ear and eardrum.
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