Shiatsu Massage for Pregnancy
Shiatsu is a form of massage that originates from Japan. Like acupuncture, its theory is based on the Eastern energetic view of the body. It acts to rebalance the body’s energy channels to promote and support well being, good health and prevent illness.
Shiatsu can be a good preparation for the journey of motherhood and for the major transition of birth both for the mother and father. It can help to alleviate most of the common aliments of pregnancy, such as morning sickness, carpal tunnel syndrome, back and neck ache. It can help mother to bond with her baby in the womb. It can help the mother become more aware of and in tune with her needs.
Shiatsu can help a woman feel more connected with the intense emotions labour brings up and assist with pain relief through the birth. Postnatally, it can support mother in establishing breastfeeding and is extremely useful for preventing and treating postnatal depression. Mother and father can also be shown how to use Shiatsu on their baby which helps strengthen their family bond.
Costs: £30
Baby Massage
Baby massage promotes loving communication between parents and their children, by encouraging bonding and stimulation of a child’s development. Some of the benefits include:
- Promotes relaxation and induces sleep.
- Aides digestion and elimination (relief of colic and constipation).
- Deepens and strengthens the bond between parent and baby.
Costs: £40
Timing - A 4 week course, each session will last approximately 1 hour with a maximum of 4 babies per class
One to one classes are available on request
Shiatsu Facial Rejuvenation
Shiatsu facial bodywork is a highly effective and relaxing therapy based in the skills and core techniques of Shiatsu which gently rejuvenates your face and offers deep relaxation to both mind and body. A variety of techniques are used to release muscle and facial tension in the face, head and neck, and to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of ageing. It is incredibly effective, with clearly observable results after the first session – all without needles, injections or surgery!
Costs: £30
Timing - 75 minutes
Cancellation fee: 50% of cost of any therapy will be levied if less than 24 hours cancellation notice isreceived.
Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage has been practised in countries such as India for over 1000 years. Combining both Western and Eastern techniques, which helps tone muscles, relieve eyestrain and headaches, improve concentration and boosts the immune system. It also helps to eliminate muscular tension and restore joint movement by stretching and mobilising the tissues of the neck and shoulders. A traditional technique treating the upper back, shoulders, upper arms, neck and head..
Costs: £25
Timing - 45 minutes
Cancellation fee: 50% of cost of any therapy will be levied if less than 24 hours cancellation notice isreceived.
Swedish Body
Massage is undoubtedly the most natural of all healing therapies and is a skill that is embedded in human culture. Massage is a natural way of maintaining the vital human connection; touch, but also has many other benefits such as helping with stress reduction and pain relief that can all contribute to physical and psychological well being. A full body massage incorporating the arms, legs, feet, upper chest, abdomen and back, neck and shoulders. Swedish massage can be both firm and invigorating or gentle for complete relaxation.
Cost: £35
Timing - 75 minutes
Hot Stones Massage
This is an extremely popular therapy, having originated in the US, is now taking the UK by storm. The technique uses warm basalt stones to warm the muscles, which allow a much deeper effect than a conventional massage, with minimum effort from the therapist. It has been said that one stroke of a stone is equivalent to ten of the hand.
Full Body Massage - Cost £40, Timing - 75 minutes
Back, Neck & Shoulders - Cost £25, Timing - 45 minutes
Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
This gentle and relaxing massage incorporates techniques used in Indian Head Massage and Swedish Body Massage. It promotes overall relaxation and wellbeing, providing positive effects on the rest of your body.
Cost - £25
Timing - 45 minutes
Japanese Bodywork
Japanese Bodywork is a fusion of basic Shiatsu technique and Sotai and is an excellent therapy for the relief of muscular pain, postural distortion and stress. Sotai is a highly effective system of simple exercises and techniques that equalise muscle tone and correct distortions in the posture. It can very effectively eliminate pain in the back, neck or shoulders, and release muscular stiffness or pain anywhere in the body.
Cost - £30
Timing - 45 minutes
Thai Foot Massage
Thai Foot Massage is a unique massage of the lower legs and feet that originated in Thailand over 2000 years ago. It is a traditional technique that has been handed down by word of mouth across the generations from father to son, from mother to daughter and from teacher to pupil. It is still taught today by Buddhist monks in the temples of Thailand. It involves hands on stretching, massage, use of a stick to stimulate reflex points and follows the Thai energy lines (SEN). It has elements of Shiatsu, Reflexology, Chinese massage and Yoga incorporated into the massage itself and is said to stimulate the activity of the internal organs.
Cost £25
Timing - 45 minutes
Ayurvedic Facial
This is not a traditional facial massage. It is a method of facial marma therapy and detoxification. Tension can be built up from our everyday lives within our facial muscles. This treatment is good for de-stressing and anti-ageing. It helps to stimulate the lymphatic system, detox and relax. It helps to bring harmony and balance in the body.
Costs: £30
Timing - 75 minutes
Seated Acupressure Bodywork
Seated acupressure body work is a massage given through the clothes of a client who is laid on a massage table or seated in a specially designed chair. The acupressure bodywork sequence I use is based on the Traditional Chinese massage called anma. Anma literally means push-pull or press-rub in Chinese. The routine covers the back, neck, shoulders, head, arms and hands of the client. The routines involve the use of a variety of acupressure points as well as stretches and joint mobilisations and is a revitalising, tonifying and uplifting experience. The routines promote a sense of wellbeing because muscles relax, blood circulation is increased and nerve responses are stimulated. Additionally, the organs of the body are tonified via the meridian system and acupressure points.
Costs: £15
Timing - 20 minutes
Common experiences following bodywork.
Bodywork is a holistic therapy. As the body adjusts itself back to balance after a treatment there is sometimes a reaction whereby the client may feel worse before they begin to feel better and positive outcomes and benefits of the treatment are felt. What this means is that you may experience some responses that are a natural part of the healing process. You may feel some of the following symptoms:
- Headache, migraine
- Cold/flu symptoms
- Lethargy
- Muscle aches
- Heightened emotions
Many of these are common to other complementary therapies. These transitional responses will vary according to the client’s physical and emotional condition and are a result of the massage taking effect. They will typically pass within 24 – 48 hours.
Shiatsu Treatment
What is Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a traditional hands-on Japanese healing therapy. The philosophy underlying Shiatsu is that vital energy (known as Ki in Japanese) flows throughout the body in a series of channels called meridians. For many reasons Ki can stop flowing freely and this produces a symptom. A Shiatsu practitioner will consider your state of health, symptoms and energy levels and will use a variety of techniques to improve your energy flow.
- Back pain
- Headache, migraine
- Whiplash injuries and neck stiffness
- Joint pain and reduced mobility
- Menstrual problems
- Digestive problems
- Asthmatic problems
- Sports injuries
What to expect from a treatment
Each session lasts approximately one hour. It usually takes place on a padded fouton at floor level although a massage bench can be used. The client stays fully clothed and the practitioner uses a variety of techniques including holding, pressing, rotation and stretches to restore energy flows. Following a treatment, there can be a feeling of increased vitality and you may feel invigorated yet relaxed.
Costs: £30
Give Dave a ring on 07541958509 to arrange an appointment.
Cancellation fee: 50% of cost of any therapy will be levied if less than 24 hours cancellation notice is received.
