Touch, Movement & Bodywork Therapies

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Amma Fusion Massage
Holistic Massage
Indian Head Massage
The 'M' Technique

AMMA FUSION MASSAGE New!

Amma fusion massage gets its origins from ancient healing systems, using a new and exciting blend of the most effective Eastern massage and bodywork techniques, based on concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Drawing from disciplines such as Acupressure, Table Shiatsu and Tui Na, to bring about an energising and revitalising body treatment, focusing on the balance and movement of Qi - which is essentially your ‘life energy’. 

Using specialised strokes combined with knowledge of certain acupressure points, Amma Fusion helps to unblock stagnant qi opening the body to give the energy space to move and flow more freely.  Increasing overall health and vitality by restoring the balance and stream of energy in the body’s channels (known as meridians or pathways of energy).  The channels of qi help to nourish and defend the body’s systems. 

Sensitivity and communication play a fundamental role in Amma Fusion Massage to facilitate the breath work, natural touch, flow, movement and balance of energy, providing you with a whole body experience.   It consists of paced, rhythmic and precise movements which affect both superficial and deep tissues.  Although energising, it also encourages relaxation through the release of muscle tension.

Benefits and support to you...

• Reduces emotional and physical anxiety, stress and tension
• Promotes overall body relaxation
• Can be energising, revitalising, refreshing and invigorating for the body
• Soothes emotions, mood, and clears the mind
• Enhances and puts you in touch with your body, mind, spirit connection
• Amma can be used to treat a variety of conditions, some of which include:-
  • tension headaches/migraines
  • sinus problems and colds - stimulating the immune system
  • sleep disturbances
  • pain, discomfort, and/or tension in the shoulder, neck or back areas
  • digestive related complaints
  • chronic fatigue
  • PMS
  • particularly systemic conditions (involving the body systems as a whole)

You don’t need to have a health condition to benefit from Amma Fusion, as it can also be used as a great preventative measure and energy booster, or to support your general body maintenance or detox programme.

Starting your journey, expect...

An amazing and stimulating therapy.  Using deep, firm, yet gentle pressure of the hands to perform acupressure techniques and welcoming stretches to trigger your energy points, supported joint manipulation, plus work with the natural breath – opening the body and giving your energy space to move and flow to bring relief to the body’s systems.

Your first visit to Simply Holistic Therapies will include an initial consultation of 15-20 minutes, where you will be asked questions about your general health and well being.  Depending on your current health, this may include having to liaise with your health care professional to ensure this is the right therapy for you, and that you gain the optimum benefit from an agreed treatment plan.

Amma Fusion massage can be performed as a whole body treatment, or alternatively elements can be integrated within another of the therapies available.  With a flexible approach it can be easily adapted to meet your individual needs and/or environment; as a result this still makes it extremely accessible to many.

One of the great advantages that many find with this treatment is that it is generally carried out whilst fully clothed – so no oils are used, and the wearing of loose comfortable clothing for your session is recommended.  

At the end of your session you will also be provided with some aftercare advice.

Your therapy session can be booked for 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 2 hours.

To request an appointment or further information please complete an enquiry form by clicking here

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HOLISTIC MASSAGE

Massage is not only a very old form of instinctive healing, but a basic means of communication through human touch that has been experienced around different parts of the world since the very beginning of time.  When you feel physical discomfort, pain or tension for example in your shoulder, without realising it you automatically trigger a quick chain of events.  You may find your natural reaction is to:

1. reach out and touch the area demonstrating it has gained your attention
2. keep your touch there to connect with it and maybe bring some warmth to the area
3. move and manipulate the shoulder to assess the extent of the physical discomfort you feel
4. you may then rub, squeeze or stroke your shoulder muscles, in an attempt to bring some comfort and relief, plus
5. roll your shoulder (manipulating the joint), or extend your arm out to stretch and lengthen the muscles
6. in addition, you may also become aware of emotions associated with your physical discomfort
7. from the onset you are creating and experiencing different levels of non-verbal communication through your body by touch alone

Sounds familiar!  This briefly demonstrates some of the benefits of how human touch can be used as a simple, instinctive method to relax and improve our state of health on a physical, psychological and emotional level. 

Holistic massage has evolved greatly over the years, and brings together a repertoire of varying techniques to provide the ultimate experience in touch, movement and bodywork massage.  Massage is a powerful therapy that can bring about transformation, by incorporating the right intent, touch and trust between practitioner and client - this can create a catalyst during your treatment towards self awareness, self-healing and self-empowerment, promoting better health and your general state of well being. 

As part of your massage, stretching techniques can be an effective way of reducing muscle soreness, allowing for an improved range of movement and posture, better co-ordination, increasing your energy and therefore reducing fatigue. Providing that much needed relief of stress, and allowing for a number of other valuable health changes to occur within the body.

Your massage therapy is conducted in an intuitive way to meet your individual needs; it is also what you wish to make it - energising, calming, relaxing, or a truly silent meditative and enriching experience – all positively empowering.  Therefore, contributing towards restoring your body’s intrinsic balance and unity of mind, emotion, body and spirit, to essentially become one with the ‘self’ again. 

Benefits and support to you...

• Assists in the management of emotional anxiety, panic attacks, stress and depression
• At times of emotional crisis e.g. bereavement
• Eases tense, tired, aching and painful muscles
• Brings relief to stiff and painful joints
• Supports good blood & lymph circulation, providing a well earned tonic to the body’s systems
• Encourages deeper and more efficient breathing
• Can benefit the tone and quality of your skin
• Aid and improve digestive transport
• Promotes feelings of calm, relaxation, confidence and general well-being
• Increases general mobility and flexibility - leading to good/improved posture
• Stimulates/energises to bring clarity of mind
• Influences the parasympathetic nervous system – which allows the body time and space to heal itself
• Improves the length and quality of sleep
• Promotes the natural release of endorphins to aid pain relief
• Shifts energy blockages within the body
• As a preventative health measure - beneficial as part of your general maintenance programme for mind, body and spirit
• And much, much more...

Starting your journey, expect...

A combination of light and deep massage movements, the stretching and lengthening of soft tissues (particularly the muscles), passive holds, expanding the breath, moments of stillness and energy work, plus the gentle manipulation of joints, which collectively bring welcome relief to the body’s systems.  Great for bringing you back in connection with your body, in terms of letting go of habitual physical and emotional tension/stress.  Can form an important part of both verbal and non-verbal communication.

Your first visit to Simply Holistic Therapies will include an initial consultation of 15-20 minutes, where you will be asked questions about your general health and well being.  Depending on your current health, this may include having to liaise with your health care professional to ensure this is the right therapy for you, and that you gain the optimum benefit from an agreed treatment plan.

Massage is a therapy that can be easily adapted or modified to suit your individual needs.  Holistic Massage is normally performed on a therapy table, and does include the removal of clothing.  Only those areas being worked on will be uncovered at any one time. Your sense of comfort is important to encourage self awareness and the healing benefits of this therapy, and will be provided in an environment that makes you feel comfortable, safe and secure. Where there are mobility or movement issues sessions can be conducted in a seated position in a chair. Massage oils are used during this therapy.

Your therapy session can be booked for 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 2 hours.

To request an appointment or further information please complete an enquiry form by clicking here

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INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Based on the ancient ayurvedic system of healing, Indian Head Massage has been practiced in India for over 4000 years.  It involves a combination of massage, the use of acupressure points, and the flow of healing energy referred to as ‘Prana’ within the Indian culture.  This energy forms an integral part to your treatment, with the aim of clearing blocked energy channels associated with the build up of tension that has accumulated over time in the tissues, muscles and joints. Allowing for increased joint mobility, and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, and also leading to improved body posture.

A selection of different movements are used over the upper back, shoulders, neck and scalp areas.  Followed by gentle, yet stimulating strokes on the face, and finished off with some energy work to further encourage the body’s own natural self healing.  

Benefits and support to you...

• Relaxes and soothes tense eye muscles relieving eyestrain, headaches and muscular tension
• Relieves nervous tension held in the face and jaw, neck and shoulders
• Increases blood supply to the brain relieving mental fatigue, promoting clearer thinking and improved concentration
• Stimulates the release of endorphins to relieve pain/discomfort
• Reduces emotional and physical anxiety/stress/depression
• Improves blood circulation, and lymph flow aiding the removal of toxins from the body, and stimulating the immune system
• Improves quality of sleep, and encourages the body to rest and relax by activating the  parasympathetic nervous system
• Enhances circulation to the skin, hair and scalp encouraging cell regeneration and promoting healthy hair growth
• Encourages the release of stagnant energy to restore the body’s natural flow and balance
• Can be rejuvenating, revitalising, stimulating, plus provide increased energy and alertness
• Brings balance to the subtle energies, engaging the body, mind and spirit connection

Starting your journey, expect...

A selection of different movements from holds, deep kneading, light compression, tapping, the use of acupressure points, movements over the neck, shoulders and scalp areas.  In addition, gentle yet stimulating strokes are used on the face to further relax and encourage your body’s own natural self healing mechanisms.   As the massage is carried out on the shoulders and neck, the relief of tension is felt almost instantaneously, helping you to regain a sense of physical and emotional balance.

As with all treatments, your first visit to Simply Holistic Therapies will include an initial consultation of 15-20 minutes, where you will be asked questions about your general health and well being.  Depending on your current health, this may include having to liaise with your health care professional to ensure this is the right therapy for you, and that you gain the optimum benefit from an agreed treatment plan.

Indian Head Massage can be comfortably adapted and conducted anywhere.  It is usually performed whilst fully dressed in a seated position; however some people may prefer to be lying down on a therapy couch.  No oils are used.

Your therapy session can be booked for 45 minutes or 60 minutes.

To request an appointment or further information please complete an enquiry form by clicking here

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THE ‘M’ TECHNIQUE New!

The ‘M’ Technique was originally devised by Dr Jane Buckle while she was working in the USA, to support patients in hospital who were critically ill and in care.  Some of whom found it difficult due to the severity of their illness to verbally communicate their discomfort, distress or anxiety levels.  Offering an alternative method of communicating through gentle touch, the ‘M’ technique was put together, providing a much needed additional support for patients within a healthcare setting.  Using a light yet powerful touch, which is nurturing and caring in a very therapeutic way.

The ‘M’ Technique is now generally available in the UK to anyone wishing to access a relaxing and calming treatment.

The technique comprises of light superficial strokes performed in a structured pattern, sequence, repetition, set pressure and speed throughout.  The continuing light pressure and set sequence therefore makes it different to massage, where the pressure and pace generally used is quite variable.  After the first stroke the receiver will pay attention, the second time they will recognise the stroke, and by the third they will know what to expect and begin to settle down and enjoy the treatment after only a short period of time.

It is a manual technique devised to instil your confidence in touch therapy through familiarity, the reduction in feelings of anxiety, stress and fear by its soothing approach and repetition.  The whole therapeutic experience is one that offers encouragement, nurturing and self awareness by creating a deep sense of calm, comfort and relaxation.  The ‘M’ technique offers a different and more prescribed type of touch therapy to meet particular needs.

The right sensitivity and supportive touch is a vital and important part of communication when dealing with emotional stresses during life, and also when having to face coming towards the end of life.

Benefits and support to you...

• Can help to de-stress, reduce feelings of anxiety, fear, grief and anger
• Achieves deep calm and profound relaxation during periods of agitation, quietening and encouraging deeper breathing – described as ‘physical hypnotherapy’
• A therapy suitable and beneficial for anyone, but particularly those who are, elderly or very fragile (physically and/or emotionally) due to illness
• Soothing for those in chronic pain/discomfort by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller
• Useful if you are hesitant about accessing touch therapies for the first time
• Its soothing repetition helps to build confidence in what is a nurturing and therapeutic touch
• Assists in cases of:-
  • chronic fatigue
  • insomnia
  • stress
  • migraines/headaches
  • digestive disorders
  • low immune function
• Soothes and reassures

Starting your journey, expect...

A gentle, yet rhythmic touch therapy that can be used to provide a short or full body treatment.  When used on a regular basis in conjunction with conventional medicines/treatments, your comfort level can be greatly improved, leading to a shorter recovery period after illness. Massage oils are used during this therapy. 

As with all treatments, your first visit to Simply Holistic Therapies will include an initial consultation of 15-20 minutes, where you will be asked questions about your general health and well being.  Depending on your current health, this may include having to liaise with your health care professional to ensure this is the right therapy for you, and that you gain the optimum benefit from an agreed treatment plan.

Your therapy session can be booked for 30 minutes, 60 minutes or 90 minutes.

To request an appointment or further information please complete an enquiry form by clicking here

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