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Treatments For The Body
Well Known Massages
Swedish Massage
The most common massage in the West and if you don’t get a massage often, this is a good place to start.
Deep Tissue Massage
Massage techniques to target the inner layers of muscles and connective tissue to release tension, tightness or pain.
Head and Shoulder Massage
Focuses on the head, neck, and shoulders, using a variety of pressure and techniques. Relieves any tension affecting the neck and shoulders, stimulates blood flow and promotes relaxation.
M for Massage
Experience, training and feedback has helped us create seven bespoke treatments for The Therapy Room called The Ms. See Sports Massage for details of The Mobiliser and The MOT.
The Medley
This is where it all started and is still the most popular massage as it is created to meet your needs. It utilises a range of techniques, pressure, tools and oils to ensure you leave feeling relaxed, released and recharged.
The Mix
The amazing Medley massage combined with a holistic facial massage. Two hours of heavenly aromas, Neal’s Yard products, heated bed and the best massage ever.
The Must Have
Add an invigorating exfoliation treatment to your massage, either full body or just your back. It will leave you feeling radiant, healthy with rehydrated skin.
The Minis
Relax in a way that suits you best. Choose up to four mini treatments to have together. Choose from facial, back scrub, scalp massage, foot mask & massage, hand mask & massage or neck & shoulder massage.
The Magnificent 7
The one you have been waiting for: The Mix, Must Have and Minis rolled into two hours of pure indulgence. Start with a body scrub, hand and feet masks & massages, The Medley massage, holistic facial massage and finish with a neck and scalp massage.
“Abigail is fantastic. I came to her following a back injury that had persisted for two weeks. I’d been in considerable pain.
Within two sessions the pain had subsided. I’d never had a massage before so was a little nervous. Abigail was friendly and welcoming. She made me feel at ease and I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to go back”
“My first “Magnificent 7” and it very much lived up to its name. Two hours of absolute bliss!
Thank you Abigail this combination was carefully put together to give the maximum pampering. I floated home! “
“Every massage, facial, and reflexology session is always enjoyable. I recommend The Therapy Room for all of the treatments that it offers”
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Massage With Tools
Cupping Therapy
Involves using cups to create suction on areas of tension or pain, which gives a stretching sensation.
Cupping stimulates the blood flow, helping to relieve pain and trigger the healing process.
Hot Stone Massage
An indulgent massage that increases the sense of relaxation and calm. Hot stones will be used to alleviate muscle tension and aches.
Hot & Cold Stone Massage
Combines relaxing warmth with refreshing coolness to encourage the body to detox and heal.
Bamboo Massage
Alleviates muscle tension and increases circulation by increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrient rich blood. Different sized canes stretch and elongate the muscles.
Seated Massage
Uses a massage chair which reduces pressure on the spine.
This massage is usually done over light clothing without oils.
Dry Needling
Is developed from Chinese acupuncture. Inserting fine needles stimulates the nervous system and it effective in treating musculoskeletal pain.
It also increases circulation and improves circulation. Recommend having it as part of a massage initially.
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Specialist Massages
Oncology Massage
Is a complementary treatment for someone with a cancer diagnosis, during medical treatment, during remission and through palliative care.
Massage techniques are specifically adapted for the individual to help with symptoms of cancer and the side-effects of treatment.
Massage for Menopause
Is a specific treatment which includes essential oils, massage and acupressure which helps reduce common side effects of menopause.
Myofascial Release
This type of massage releases restrictions within the fascial network (connective tissue). It uses specific techniques to enable stuck, hardened and dehydrated areas to become pliable, mobile and hydrated.
It increases breathing capacity, restores muscle function and postural alignment.
Pregnancy Massage
Massage during massage is very beneficial for the mum-to-be.
Massage is excellent in promoting relaxation, it soothes nerves and relieves strained backs and tired muscles. It is safe after the first trimester.
“I found the oncology massage very relaxing. It was helpful as following my chemotherapy I have swollen feet and my hands have reacted as well so the massage definitely releved some of the discomfort.
I would definitely recommend it for anyone undergoing chemotherapy”
“I’ve been going to The Therapy Room for years now. Abigail has been fantastic since she started and has consistently helped relieve my pain!
I even went to her when I was pregnant as she offers pregnancy massage.
I have recommended her to several friends and family and would continue to recommend her to anyone looking for a fabulous massage“
“I recently had a pregnancy massage, and it was an incredibly relaxing experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt comfortable and well taken care of. The massage itself was soothing and left me feeling amazing. In fact, I was so relaxed that I went home and slept for an hour afterwards!
Abigail was attentive and ensured that I was comfortable throughout the entire session. I would highly recommend this massage to anyone who is pregnant and looking for a way to unwind and relieve some of the physical stresses of pregnancy. “
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Sports Massages
The Mobiliser
Is assessment and treatment of sport and non-sport related injuries with the aim of guiding you back to full mobility and recovery as quickly as possible.
It includes comprehensive assessments to identify postural deviations, imbalances or muscle weakness and a sports massage using a range of techniques.
The MOT
It is a clinical assessment of the physical basis of your symptoms so that we can formulate a treatment plan tailored to your needs and includes a sports massage.
Starting with a postural analysis, we will determine any postural deviations, imbalances or muscle weakness; we will be looking for over and under active muscles. We will then explore how you body responds to movement. Range of movement (ROM) is the arc of motion at a joint or series of joints and is essential for functional mobility.
These assessments will help identify limitations in the connective tissues including tendons and ligaments.
Special tests will provide valuable insights into the muscles, joints and pain and underlying issues.
The tests will explore overall functionality and performance of the body.
The assessments will enable us to plan effective treatments that will help you achieve your goals and optimal recovery. You will also be given stretches and exercises to do between massage treatments to support your recovery.
Maintenance Sports Massage
Usually part of a course of massages, it maintains muscle length, ensures muscle fibres are free from adhesions and improves range of movement.
Relieving any built-up tension can help maintain neutral posture and avoid injury.
Pre-event Sports Massage
A slightly lighter massage, its main aim is to ease any tension, promote circulation and improve elasticity of the muscle fibres, ready for performance.
By creating heat, the pliability of the muscles is increased.
Post-event Sports Massage
This treatment starts the recovery process. It helps the body flush out waste products that have been produced from exercise, helping to promote recovery and repair damaged fibres by aiding circulation of nutrient-rich blood flow to the muscles.
“Just had my second session with Simon. I’m struggling with a shoulder injury and Simon is so thorough, taking lots of care, patience and time to get to the root of the problem, as well as making inroads into fixing it too.
Highly recommend Simon, definitely knows his stuff, lots of empathy, has a great knowledge of the physiology of the body and how it works, and makes me feel welcome, relaxed and looked after. Thank you.”
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Massage For The Face
Holistic Facial Massage
Just like the rest of our body, your face has lots of muscles that tighten and hold stress.
The holistic facial massage includes cleansing, exfoliating, soothing face mask, massage of the scalp, shoulder, neck and face.
This therapy will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and your skin looking smoother, brighter and feeling fabulous.
“Fabulous facial with Abigail. Quality products and an amazing experience.
The jade, cold stones and hot towels wowser!!!
Looking forward to booking a massage and exploring other treatments’”
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Body Scrub
Add an invigorating exfoliation treatment to your massage, either full body or just your back. It will leave you feeling radiant, healthy with re-hydrated skin.
A body scrub infused with black pepper and menthol leaves the skin tingling as it awakens your senses.
It will refine and smooth your skin and boost cell renewal. Or select a creamy body scrub of shea butter and avocado.
This ultimate exfoliating treatment will nourish and moisturise your skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
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Reflexology
The ancient art of foot massage. It believes that energy flows throw the body’s meridians and that massaging the feet stimulates healing and relaxation. There are reflexes in these areas that correspond to every part, organ and gland in the body.
Using a variety of techniques, your whole body is worked on and you only need to remove your footwear. It can be effective in improving relaxation and wellbeing by stimulating reflex points to bring the body back to a state of balance. This restores the body’s self-healing mechanism and benefits can include:
- Balancing the energy in the body on physical, mental and emotional levels
- Increasing circulation
- Improving immunity and removing toxins
- Relieving pain
- Normalising blood pressure
- Releasing tension
- Creating a feeling of wellbeing
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Kinetic Chain Release
A total-body treatment of medically and scientifically approved gentle mobilisations and stretches that quickly and effectively shorten injury time, release a multitude of aches and pains and rebalances bodies – fast!!
It can help with:
- Chronic Back
- Knee, Neck, Shoulder Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Breathing Difficulties
- Migraines/Recurring Headaches
- Menstrual Pain/Early Menopause
- Teeth Clenching/Grinding
- Hamstring Issues
- PTSD
- Groin Strain
- Fibromyalgia
- Scoliosis
- Sleep Issues
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Improved Sports Performance
After a treatment
You might feel tired, it is very important to rest and relax as much as possible. Also:
- Take a warm bath, ideally with epsom salts.
- Drink plenty of water to help flush out any toxins released by the treatment, this will help reduce any contra-actions making the treatment more beneficial.
- Reduce the amount of caffeine you drink so that your body can concentrate on healing.
- Only eat a small meal after the treatment so that your body does not have to divert blood to aid digestion.
- Do not drink alcohol or smoke for 24 hours as they increase the levels of toxins in your body.
Possible Reactions
After a massage, you will normally feel relaxed, however there might be an occasion when you have a reaction from the treatment; these are usually due to the stimulation of the lymphatic system as the body is re-balancing itself.
The side effects will be temporary and last about 24 hours. It is perfectly normal to feel a little different after the treatment and you might have: a headache, nausea, thirst, tiredness, a breakout of spots, aching or soreness of muscles or excessive urination.
Please call us on 0785 525 9092 if you have any concerns.