Reflexology has been practised world wide for many centuries. In the early twentieth century it began to develope into a form that we recognise today when Dr. William Fiztgerald developed zone therapy.In the 1930s Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist, took zone therapy further by mapping each part of the body on the feet.She found that applying pressure to the feet could have therapeutic effects on the body.
Reflexology has many of the benefits of massage.It improves circulation, promotes relaxation and works the whole body whilst allowing the client to remain fully clothed.
There is evidence that the Chinese have used hot stones to relieve muscular tension and pain for thousand of years. Smooth basalt stones, created by volcanic activity, are used as they maintain heat.The direct heat of the hot stones promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation allowing the therapist to use further stones for deeper manipulation.It alleviates stress, relieves pain, improves circulation and releases toxins.It is a very relaxing treatment.
Massaging the head has long been an important part of Indian life. It was thought to improve muscle tone, strengthen hair and encourage the healing process. In the 1970s Narendra Mehta studied the benefits of champissage (head massage) and developed a treatment to include the neck, shoulders and face to teach in England.
Indian head massage is relaxing providing a sense of wellbeing.It helps to release tense muscles and improves circulation and the lymphatic flow. It can also improve joint mobility and help dispel toxins.
This luxury facial treatment helps to restore balance and wellbeing by detoxifying and energising the skin.The luxury facial cleanses, tones and exfoliates the face and neck. Combined with lymphatic drainage and pressure point massage it provides an extremely relaxing treatment. This facial includes a neck and shoulder massage and the scalp is massaged whilst a mask tones and cleanses the face.
Regular pedicures and manicures ensure that hard skin doesn’t build up and helps to keep joints mobile.Well manicured and pedicuredfeet also adds to a sense of wellbeing as arms, hands, legs and feet are massaged to relieve overworked muscles.
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for emotional and physical wellbeing. After a full consultation a blend of essential oils will be chosen by the aromatherapist and these will be used during the massage you have chosen. Aromatherapy oils can be used to enhance most treatments offered.
