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Around 25% of us suffer from poor mental health in any given year There are lots of physical impacts of a skilful massage, the most obvious of which is easing aching muscles. However, massage also induces deeper physiological and chemical changes in the brain which can help alleviate the misery of anxiety and depression. According to the Mayo Clinic, research has shown that massage therapy offers benefits for a number of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety

Have you ever wondered why your massage therapist alters their pressure in different directions, particularly when working on your limbs? Your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood into a network of arteries, which are strong, muscular vessels built to carry pressurised blood throughout the body and deliver it to your tissues. Once the oxygen has been used, the de-oxygenated blood returns to the heart through a system of veins. Because this blood moves under much lower pressure, vein

Massage is intended to be a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, but if you’re new to it, booking might feel a little daunting. Sometimes, the unknowns can create anxiety, or just make it difficult to fully relax. Here are some common concerns I hear from people (and have even experienced myself!): 💭 What should I take off, and will I be covered up? It depends on the treatment you have selected, but don’t worry, I’ll talk you through exactly what to do before you get undres

One aspect of my full body massage that sparks a lot of intrigue from my clients is the abdomen massage. It seems that a lot of massage...

I’m sure you’ve seen the images - black stones artfully arranged on a model’s back, intertwined with the blooms of an exotic flower...