Wellness & Relaxation or Therapeutic/Remedial Massage for Wāhine
Massage is one of our oldest natural healing therapies, it promotes and balances our health and well-being.
Relaxation massage especially is designed to restore and rejuvenate body and mind. It works primarily with our nervous system, and is a soothing body treatment with many benefits.
Remedial or Therapeutic massage is for when we have a specific soft tissue issue we are working with, for example, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, lower back pain, knee injury. It is a more targeted treatment designed to provide relief and support in recover and healing from injury.
Massage Benefits:
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Reduces stress
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Reduces anxiety
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Reduces depression
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Reduces chronic pain
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Lowers blood pressure
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Enhances immune system function
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Promotes relaxaton
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Reduces injury recovery times
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Improves sleep
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And massage feels great!
A treatment session is 60 minutes, please allow an extra 15 minutes for your first appointment.
The practice of massage therapy involves more than applying massage techniques. Massage therapy as a health care approach sits within the wellness model and aims to support clients in balancing mental, emotional, and physical needs.