Massage Therapy

Custom Massages to help keep your body working for you

 
 
 
 

Creating a massage unique to you

Your sessions generally start with a conversation with your massage therapist. They make go through a treatment plan and also some assessment with you before creating a tailored treatment that addresses those aches and pains. By understanding what you’re looking to accomplish, your therapist can then pull from various massage techniques and incorporate elements of them to address your specific needs. 

 
 
 

A routine of regular massage therapy can have real, long-lasting health benefits

 

Help boost your body’s defence system

 

Help reduce stress levels

 

Help you feel more energized

 

Help relieve pain by relaxing tense muscles

 

We offer a range massage for your unique needs

 
 

  • Have you ever felt like you have a knot in your neck, shoulders, or back that’s just shown up out of nowhere? There’s a name for them – trigger points. They are an area of disfunction within the muscle that can refer pain to other parts of your body as well.

    The benefits of trigger point therapy.

    Your Guildford wellness therapist will work with you to locate the source of discomfort. They may start you on some deep breathing, while using alternating cycles of pressure and release to ease those constricted muscles. You may experience a significant decrease in minor aches and pain after just one Trigger Point Therapy session – but ongoing sessions could help you manage them even better. Talk to your therapist about incorporating trigger point therapy into your massage.tion text goes here

  • Deep tissue massage offers both physical and psychological benefits. Unlike other massage techniques that focus on relaxation, deep tissue massage helps to treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. But it can still help to you unwind mentally, too. Deep tissue massage is best suited for people who engage in highly physical activities, or those who have an injury or chronic pain.

    What are the benefits of deep tissue massage.

    A deep tissue massage may improve circulation, reduce minor aches and pain, increase range of motion, and ease inflammation.

    The benefits of deep tissue massage are often used after injuries to help break up newly formed scar tissue that can hinder recovery and produce stiffness. It has been shown that massage helps reduce inflammation and muscle spasms by stimulating blood flow, relaxing the muscles allow more oxygen.

    According to a study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, deep tissue massage helped to lower blood pressure after just one session. If you’re looking to rehab an old injury or are dealing with minor aches and pains, talk with your massage therapist about working deep tissue massage into your next visit.

    A 2014 study involving 59 participants found that deep tissue massage helped to reduce pain in people with chronic low back. The authors likened its effects to those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil). https://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2014/287597/

  • Cupping therapy is one of the oldest and most effective method of releasing the toxins from body tissue and organs. Your therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction in the cups, which pulls against the skin.

    For most patients, cupping is safe to try and can complement your existing treatment plan.

    The benefits of cupping.

    People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. According to a 2017 study, the mechanical effect of cupping increases local blood flow and stretches underlying tissue. It also helps with activation of the immune system, improved blood circulation, release of toxins, muscle relaxation, and also pain reduction.

    How long will it take for cupping marks to disappear? Any discoloration or marks from cupping usually go away within 7 days of the session.

    Ask your therapist how cupping can be incorporated into your next treatment.

 

  • Think of a sports massage as the more focused sibling of a deep tissue massage. The two massages are similar – firm pressure, focusing on muscles and connective tissue deep within the body. But with a sports massage, your therapist may incorporate stretching and the session may be targeted to a specific area of the body.

    The benefits of sports massage.

    From serious athletes to weekend warriors, adding elements of sports massage to your next session can enhance flexibility, help you recover from competition, and help prevent injuries from occurring. If you have a sports-related ache or injury or are looking to take your game to the next level, speak to your massage therapist about including sports massage techniques in your next visit. And extend the overall life of your sporting career.

  • Swedish massage is one of the most commonly offered massage techniques. It's sometimes called a classic massage. The technique aims to promote relaxation by

    releasing muscle tension. Swedish massage is gentler than deep tissue massage and better suited for people interested in relaxation and tension relief.

    The benefits of Swedish massage.

    A Swedish massage is designed to relax the entire body by rubbing the muscles in long, gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. But the benefits of Swedish massage go beyond relaxation. It can help increase the level of oxygen in the blood and improve circulation and flexibility. Talk to your therapist about incorporating elements of Swedish massage into your next session.

 
 
 
 
 

THE THERAPISTS LOVE WHAT THEY DO. SO WILL YOU.

They’re highly-trained, highly-dedicated, and highly-motivated to help you feel your best.