MASSAGE THERAPY

Massages targets your mind, body and energy for a holistic and integrated support of your wellness needs

Massage can be used as a stand alone practice or combined with other modalities to increase its potency. It is increasingly offered as part of a recovery and rehabilitation program to help people cope with illnesses like cancer, heart disease or chronic pain, highlighting its growing acceptance by the broader health and medical community.

When your energy levels begin to deplete, you may feel a range of emotions including a sense of disharmony. Intensive body work is designed to take a deep look into your mind, body and energy. The treatments are therapeutic and deeply relaxing, incorporating intuitive healing into the practice. This provides a deeper understanding for an individual’s unique traits and the challenges to be overcome to reach their potential.

SERVICE OFFERINGS

RESTORATIVE BODYWORK

This is a full body healing massage working with the fascia and deep tissue aimed at melting away the stresses of the day. It opens up channels in the body and gradually unwinds any tension that may be held, providing deep relaxation for overall well being and restoration.

EMOTIONAL RELEASE BODYWORK

If you experience pain, anxiety and trauma this approach can assist. Make a deep connection with the body’s intelligence to understand its stresses and pressures and how they contribute to your current health. This therapeutic massage and energy work is tailored specifically for the emotional release needed to help your body work holistically.

BENEFITS

PAIN RELIEF

Massage therapy disturbs the pain cycle by stimulating blood flow which increases body temperature. The lymphatic system is also stimulated to remove waste products from the body. Massage increases range of movement by releasing muscular tension.

STRESS RELIEF

A massage relaxes the muscles, but also stimulates the nervous system which is responsible for releasing happy hormones. Increased blood flow means an increase distribution of these hormones replacing anxiety & stress with feelings of happiness.

MENTAL CLARITY

Massage therapy restores balance to both the body & mind, allowing them to function together. It’s ability to increase circulation provides the brain with additional oxygen to stimulate brain activity making it easier to process information & promote efficient thinking.

MUSCLE RECOVERY

Massage triggers a relaxation response in the body, it reduces pain & help muscles recover. It has also been found to ease inflammation, improve blood flow & reduce muscle tightness.This assists the muscles to adapt to the demands of increased exercise.

SLEEP QUALITY

Massage triggers a relaxation response in the body, reduces muscular tension & has been shown to induce the production of serotonin, the precursor to the body producing melatonin. This helps prepare the body for deep relaxation & sleep.

PREGNANCY SUPPORT

Pregnancy comes with a variety of discomforts such as swelling, sleep disruptions & hormonal changes. Massage is modified with all body work being done face up. The focus is nurturing and relaxation for the mother which translates to the baby’s health.

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FAQs

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH MASSAGE I SHOULD DO?

For relaxation and releasing muscle tension restorative bodywork is perfect . For focus on emotional well being, anxiety or pain emotional release bodywork (psychosomatic treatment) is recommended.

ARE THE MASSAGES HARD OR SOFT?

The massage is a balance of the two, using trigger points which can be more powerful accompanied with deep tissue and gentle fascia gliding techniques. The therapist will work with you to ascertain the correct pressure.

WHAT IF I'M PREGNANT?

Yes the session would be modified with bodywork done face up rather than on the stomach. The focus will be on nurturing and relaxation.

DO I NEED TO BE NAKED FOR THE MASSAGE?

Typically bodywork is done with the client lying on the table with a sarong covering them, the degree of undress is up to the client’s comfort. The client being unrestricted from clothing allows the therapist work each body part unhindered and hence the energy work to flows with ease. You are never completed uncovered.

DO I NEED TO UNDRESS FOR THE BODY READING?

You can be dressed, however reading the full form and shape of the body in underwear will provide most accuracy.

Gravity Wellness - Massage Therapy