SWEDISH MASSAGE
Clients who choose the Swedish massage treatment at Namaste Holistic Therapies mainly wish to relax and un- wind. This treatment offer clients the chance to re- centre themselves, both their mind and their body admits a busy life.
Often the client is encouraged to stay mindful over the movements in the treatment and this allows them to become present with the body.
Oils that are for the Swedish treatment are Almond oil.
DEEP TISSUE
This is one of the most popular treatments at Namaste Holistic Therapies. The treatment is targeted for clients looking for a deeper focus, often specified to a problem area.
A deep tissue treatment is not necessarily much deeper than a Swedish treatment but instead the therapist approaches the tissue differently, from different directions, to alleviate any stagnant tension or pain. Often at Namaste the therapist will not only look at the body out of a physical aspect but also emotional.
Thai techniques, trigger point, myofascial release will be included in this treatment.
ASHWANGHANDA HOT OIL
Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing.
It´s a small shrub with yellow flowers and a red fruit, native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. The extract is typically taken from the berries or roots of the plant.
A tonifying and warming organic oil that nourishes the muscles and joints. Ashwanganda is known for its soothing and restorative effect and is therefore very beneficial for anyone affected by stress or trouble sleeping. This treatment includes hot oil with slow and gentle movement.
CUPPING
Cupping is a therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of qi (chi). Qi is the free flow of vital energy circulating through the body and the world around us, if the qi is disrupted or disturbed, it can create stagnation (blockages) or imbalances in the body such as pain.
Cupping works by drawing impurities to the surface and removing toxins. From a Western physiology perspective, cupping loosens connective tissue or fascia and stimulated blood flow to the surface.
Cupping will often leave marks that will disappear between 2- 14 days depending on level of stagnation.
HOT STONE
Perfect for anyone that loves heat as this promotes a deeper muscle relaxation to the treatment.
The massage includes the therapist placing volcanic basalt stones on the client and also using these to massage the client melting away any tension or stiffness.
The hot stones also expand blood vessels, which encourages blood flow throughout the body. The hot stones have a sedative effect that can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Indian head massage is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years.
A very popular treatment when combined with Back, Neck & Shoulders. Sometimes during other treatments the head is left out and this may lead to added pressure around the head area. Indian head, a stimulating, vigorous yet relaxing treatment will open up the energy to flow freely in the uppermost part of your body.
Marmas point will be stimulated through the treatment, both the face and head encouraging lymph and blood flow.
It is said that people suffering from anxiety, headaches, migraines and sinusitis will benefit from this treatment
LOMI LOMI
Lomi lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage also as the 'loving hands' massage. This name helps to explain its principles - the massage works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes, allowing the recipient to relax and give in to the nurturing touch.
Lomi lomi works from the belief that memories are not just stored in the brain and mind, but also in every cell of the human body. The long, continuous strokes of the massage are designed to help the body let go of its old patterns and behaviours, which can cause as many stresses and strains as muscle tension.
The traditional draping method for this modesty towel, to allow flowing strokes made with the therapist's fingers, thumbs, palms, arms and elbows.
Oil used: Coconut
NAMASTE SIGNATURE TREATMENT
Namaste Holistic own treatment that includes all the treatments in one.
Enjoy a longer treatment with Hot stones, Swedish, Indian head, Facial massage & Reflexology
Not to forget, that it also focus on the individual need of the client. Because of the duration and intensity of this treatment the client is always made aware of that the healing response may be increased or longer than usual.
MATERNITY TREATMENT
This is a safe treatment for mamas-to-be who are in their second or third trimester, or have recently given birth. You’ll be on your side throughout most of this treatment, to ensure your baby receives oxygen and nutrients by not compressing the umbilical vein.
Your therapist will use long, slow strokes and kneading movements in the places where you’re feeling tense. A pregnancy massage can help to reduce stress, pain and discomfort during pregnancy. This can often result in better quality sleep and feeling more energised.
CLINICAL REFLEXOLOGY
The theory of reflexology is that all the systems and organs of the whole body are mirrored in the feet.
The reflexologist simply works those reflected areas with their sensitive fingers, aiming to bring those areas back to balance and therefore aiding the body to work as well as it can.
Reflexology very much works on an individual basis, the reflexologist provides professional facilitation of your body’s own potential for well-being.
MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY
Practitioners of reflexology believe that areas of the feet and hands are connected to the internal organs and other parts of the body. For example, the tips of the toes are thought to be connected to the head and the brain, while the left foot is connected to the left-hand side of the body and the right foot to the right-hand side.
There are several reasons why women might choose to use complementary therapies such as reflexology during pregnancy. These include morning sickness, constipation, itching, insomnia and pelvic pain. Reflexology is also used by some women to manage pain during labour and birth.
Maternity Reflexology is suitable for second and third trimester and clients in their first trimester will not be treated.
