All massages are charged at £ 70/hour and massage appointments of 60, 90 and 120 minutes is offered.
Swedish massage is use of classic massage techniques to manipulate soft tissue for relaxation and holistic therapeutic purposes.
Sports massage is a type of massage designed to help athletes and people who exercise regularly before, during and after training. Sports massage can help to: increase flexibility. prevent injuries. improve performance. increase endurance. help with healing after an injury
Myofascial release therapy is a massage technique that focuses on relieving pain in your myofascial tissues. These are the thick connective tissues that support your muscle, myofascial pain is often misinterpreted as muscular pain, a combination of Myofascial release in combination other massage techniques offers brilliant relief from muscle pain and increases flexibility and circulation
A gentle yet powerful ,massage technique that works of the bones and muscles in the head, neck, face and spine that is deeply relaxing and soothing.
This massage technique can help with pain relief, stress and insomnia, combined with other massage techniques it enhances the relaxing and restorative qualities of massage.
Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many ancient peoples – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments and is the practice of kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft-tissue in order to improve their wellbeing or health. It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.
The term ‘massage therapy’ is used to describe a wide variety of techniques that vary in the manner in which touch, pressure and the intensity of the treatment is applied.
Key to a relaxing experience is the atmosphere and feeling of the room.
At Mike’s you will get the warmest of welcomes, the studio is purpose built and is warm and inviting encouraging a feeling of relaxation before the massage even starts.
The service will never feel rushed and there is always time for a friendly chat before and after your massage.
One of the immediate benefits of my massages is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing.
Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.
Some of the physical benefits of massage and myotherapy include:
Typically, massage practitioners use either oil or talcum powder to allow their hands to slip over a person’s skin. Sometimes, a sheet or thin piece of cloth might be used for the same effect.
Different types of massage may include:
There are some instances where massage and myotherapy may not be recommended, or a GP or specialist referral should be obtained, including (but not limited to):
