When it comes to preventing injury, massage therapy has become as important to serious athletes as warming up and stretching. Professional sporting teams and athletes all over the world utilise massage therapy as a way of readying themselves for activity, and to maintain a healthy state after performing. The most common types of sports injuries […]

Stress is a natural part of our lives, whether we like it or not. It is our bodies response to a challenging situation and can be both physically and mentally draining. It can be brought on by significant changes in life, or even letting a smaller problem manifest itself into something larger. Long-term stress can […]

Massage therapy is a great way to relax the mind and reduce stress. Additionally, it can be used to treat medical issues by helping to aid the body in repairing itself after injury and reduce the inflammation and tension causing pain. How often you should get a massage will depend on your needs, the reason […]

Massage therapy can be a relaxing experience that you never want to end, a time to shut off your mind and forget about the world. On the other hand, it can be an intense session where your therapist is applying a good deal of pressure to try and loosen your muscles and release the tension […]

When performed by a trained professional, massage therapy appears to have very little serious risks. You might feel temporary pain or discomfort in the days following, but that is to be expected. There are however conditions a person may suffer from that could be made worse by the application of massage. Certain conditions mean that […]

Massage therapy is no longer a luxury that only the elite can afford. It’s increasing popularity has meant that people from all walks of life have discovered the benefits that a massage can have on the body and mind. In case you needed some convincing, here’s 10 reasons why you should book yourself a massage […]

Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (also known as ATSI) is a physical therapy developed by Thomas Myers that works on the body’s connective tissue, or fascia, by looking at the myofascial meridians. It was adapted from the original form of structural integration created by Ida Rolf, who Thomas was a student of. Thomas Myers developed myofascial […]

Sports massage is a therapy developed to assist you before, during and after physically demanding events. It’s used to prevent the occurrence of injury and restore the body to its peak functionality by increasing mobility and promoting the healing of damaged areas. It is a common therapy used by athletes to help with performance and […]

Remedial massage is a form of massage therapy which assists in the rehabilitation and treatment of impaired bodily functions. It can help treat a wide number of issues ranging from knotted or immobile muscles to tendon and ligament damage. It’s performed to locate and repair damaged areas of the body with the intention of reversing […]

Deep Tissue Deep tissue massage is a massage therapy technique designed to concentrate on the deeper layers of muscle and the surrounding connective tissues. It is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues such as strains and sports injuries. Through slow strokes and deep finger pressure, irregular muscle patterns that have developed in the body are […]