Massage has been used as a therapy for thousands of years. While it may be very enjoyable, it is certainly not a luxury. We all need down-time or quality 'rest and digest' time.

I vary the type of massage treatment to suit exactly what you want, whether it is a purely relaxing, stress reducing session or a "deep tissue" treatment, reaching through the layers of tension, until you feel like you've had a good workout.

Some clients express concern that the pressure will be firm enough to get deep into tight muscles. While there is much more to an effective massage than deep pressure and it is certainly not true that massage needs to be painful to work, at Advanced Body Mind Therapies I use good body mechanics to allow me to reach the deeper muscles that some other therapists don't. Pain often originates from the deeper fibers of muscles and prolonged deep pressure may be required to alleviate this. I incorporate a pressure scale, to ensure that the depth of the massage strokes suits the client's requirements.
  
Relaxation massage is gentle, rhythmical and soothing and very healing. The pressure and elongation not only relaxes tight muscles, but also reduces levels of stress hormones. The additional benefit is to positively stimulate and re-organise your nervous system. You will develop more vital energy to help you cope with the increasing busyness of our modern world.

The many benefits of massage are well documented and you will get the best results with a regular programme of maintenance treatments. Call me to discuss the treatment plan that will best suit your lifestyle and budget.