Holistic Massage Therapy
The holistic approach to massage therapy can touch an individual's whole being – physical, mental and emotional. It holds the possibility of reintegration, is person centred and is guided by principles of sensitivity, awareness and quality of touch.
Holistic therapy is an approach that seeks to treat the whole person, with a focus on the balance of mind, body, and spirit. The goal of therapy is to increase awareness of the interconnection between thoughts, emotions, the physical body, and the spiritual self to find healing.
Considering the patient's health condition, the therapist may use techniques such as: Deep Tissue - Sport - Swedish
Lymphatic Drainage and Healing.
Health Benefits of a Holistic Massage:
- Increasing energy by invigorating all the body systems
- A general sense of health and well-being
- Reduce stiffness and increase joint mobility
- Generally helps you to relax and unwind
- Relief from stress, anxiety and tension
- Improves skin and muscle tone
- Improved sleep
- Aids digestion
The benefits of massage have been reported to affect the rest of the levels from the body by increasing circulation, by increasing endorphins which are positive hormones of happiness, decreases stress hormones, decreases muscle tension and pain. A mind is free to concentrate in other things and to perform at it's peak. Which means improve ability to focus, improved concentration, and better mental clarity. On emotional level it takes away frustration and irritability, improve your mood. One feels supported during holistic massage, with gentle touch a feeling of peace and calmness.
Holistic Massage works on a physical level by improving circulation and lymphatic drainage aiding the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells whilst at the same time eliminating toxins, releasing muscular tension and boosting the immune system.