Since 2012
Massage
Sports and Remedial massage is an effective therapy for managing pain, improving performance and enhancing overall wellbeing. Whether you’re an athlete aiming to optimise your performance or you’re dealing with everyday aches and pains, this type of massage provides targeted and long-term benefits. Regular sessions can help maintain a healthy musculoskeletal system and prevent future injuries.
Techniques Used in Sports and Remedial Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage: Focuses on deeper muscle layers to relieve chronic tension and pain.
- Myofascial Release: Targets the fascia (connective tissue) to improve flexibility and mobility.
- Trigger Point Therapy: Relieves pain by applying pressure to specific “knots” or tight areas.
- Effleurage and Petrissage: Traditional massage techniques to warm up tissues and improve circulation.
- Stretching: Dynamic or static stretching to enhance flexibility and muscle length.
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation: Manipulates muscles, tendons, and ligaments to reduce restrictions and improve function.
Benefits of Sports and Remedial Massage
- Reduces muscle tension and pain – relieves stiffness, soreness, and discomfort caused by overuse or injury.
- Enhances recovery – promotes blood flow, reduces inflammation, and accelerates the healing of soft tissues.
- Improves flexibility and range of motion – Loosens tight muscles and improves joint mobility, which can enhance athletic performance and everyday function.
- Corrects postural imbalances – Identifies and addresses muscular imbalances caused by poor posture, repetitive movements, or physical stress.
- Injury prevention – regular sessions help identify and treat issues before they lead to injury.
- Stress relief – eases physical and mental tension, promoting relaxation and overall well-being.
- Boosts circulation – improves oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscles while aiding in the removal of toxins and waste products.
Paul’s treatments last from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. A treatment may focus on a particular area, for example, back and hips, neck and shoulders, legs and feet or it may take the form of a full body massage.
Hot Stones Treatment is a specialised form of massage therapy that incorporates the use of heated stones to promote deep relaxation, relieve muscle tension, and enhance the therapeutic effects of the massage. The stones, typically made of basalt (a type of volcanic rock), are heated to a comfortable temperature and placed on specific areas of the body or used as massage tools.
Key Features of Hot Stone Treatment
- Heated stones – Smooth stones are heated to temperatures between 120°F and 145°F (49°C–63°C). The heat helps relax muscles and improve circulation.
- Combination techniques – Paul uses a blend of traditional massage strokes and heated stones to work on tension and tightness. Stones may be placed on key points of the body, such as along the spine, palms, stomach, or soles of the feet.
- Holistic Approach – balances physical relaxation with mental and emotional stress relief.
Benefits of Hot Stone Treatment
- Deep relaxation – the warmth from the stones penetrates deeply into the muscles, inducing a profound sense of relaxation.
- Muscle tension relief – heat helps soften tight muscles, making it easier for the therapist to work on deeper layers of tissue.
- Improved circulation – heat dilates blood vessels, promoting better blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles and tissues.
- Stress reduction – combines the calming effects of massage with the soothing warmth of the stones, reducing stress and anxiety.
- Pain relief – particularly effective for chronic pain, stiffness, or tension caused by conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or back pain.
- Enhanced Sleep Quality – deep relaxation can promote better sleep and help combat insomnia.
- Detoxification – improved circulation supports lymphatic drainage and the removal of toxins from the body.
Who Can Benefit from Hot Stone Treatment?
- Individuals with muscle tension- effective for relieving chronic tightness or tension in muscles.
- Stress relief seekers – provides a calming and restorative experience for those dealing with stress or anxiety.
- Those with circulation issues – the heat stimulates blood flow and enhances overall circulation.
- People with chronic pain – helps manage pain related to conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or lower back pain.
- Athletes or physically active individuals – supports recovery from intense workouts or sports activities.
Paul’s treatments last from 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
Swedish massage is one of the most popular and widely practiced types of massage therapy, known for its relaxing and therapeutic benefits. It uses long, gliding strokes, kneading, and circular movements on the superficial layers of muscles to promote relaxation, increase circulation, and reduce muscle tension.
Benefits of Swedish Massage
- Promotes relaxation – activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety.
- Improves circulation- enhances blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to muscles and tissues.
- Eases muscle tension – relieves mild muscle tightness and soreness, making it great for post-workout recovery or daily stress relief.
- Reduces stress hormones – decreases levels of cortisol while increasing serotonin and dopamine, improving mood and well-being.
- Boosts flexibility – loosens tight muscles and improves joint mobility.
- Supports overall health – can improve immune function, enhance sleep quality, and promote a general sense of well-being.
Paul’s treatments last from 30 minutes to 90 minutes.
Sports and Remedial Massage
1 x 60 minutes – £50
1 x 90 minutes – £75
1 x 30 minutes – £35
4 x 60 minutes – £190
Swedish Massage
1 x 60 minutes £50
4 x 60 minutes £190
Hot Stones Massage
1 x 60 minutes £60
4 x 60 minutes £220