HOLISTIC THERAPIES AND SPORTS MASSAGE
Welcome!
Sports Massage Therapy | Aromatherapy Massage | Indian Head Massage | Reflexology | Reiki
About your Therapist - Mike O’Donoghue
Your therapist, Mr Mike O’Donoghue, MICHT, MHFST has been practising holistic and sports therapies since 2001 across the globe. He is registered and insured by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and a member of 2 professional councils. Also an experienced Fitness Teacher specialising in working with sports-people and those with medical conditions.
Sports Massage Therapy
Sports Massage is the manipulation, management and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body.
The techniques used by sports massage practitioners have been developed to ensure effective and efficient results are gained from each massage given. Some benefits of Sports Massage include:- Improve circulation & lymphatic flow
- Assist in the removal of metabolic waste
- Increase or decrease muscle tone and length
- Remodel scar tissue if required
- Assist in mental preparation for sporting participation
Remedial Massage
Treatment employs massage techniques designed to treat both deep and superficial tissues, not dissimilar to those used in sports massage. The remedial massage therapist uses skilled manipulation combined with in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology to bring about pain relief, correcting and normalising the body’s muscles and soft tissues.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy but with highly concentrated plant oils, called essential oils, added to the massage oil or lotion.
The nostrils are attached to a part of the brain called the limbic system. The limbic system controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones.
When you inhale essential oil molecules, messages are transmitted to the limbic system and affect heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion, and the immune system.
Essential oils are also believed to be absorbed through the skin.
Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage is based on the ayurvedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years. It provides Indian families with relaxation and healing on a daily basis, as well as playing a part in rituals such as weddings and births, not to mention everyday events like a trip to the barber.
The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands, feet and ears that correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body.
Through application of pressure on these reflexes, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes the natural function of the related areas of the body.
In ancient times we stimulated reflexes naturally by walking barefoot over rocks, stones and rough ground, or by using our hands more often to climb, build or work. In today’s modern world we have lost much of nature’s way of maintaining a balanced and healthy equilibrium. Reflexology helps to restore this balance and promote natural health and vitality.
Reiki
Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Energy, an energy which is all around us. It is a system of natural healing which evolved in Japan from the experience and dedication of Dr Mikao Usui (d. 1926). Fired by a burning question, Dr Usui was inspired to develop this healing system from ancient teachings after many years of study, research and meditation. He spent the rest of his life practising and teaching. Today Reiki continues to be taught by Masters who have trained in the tradition passed down from Master to student.
Call me to discuss how my treatments can benefit your specific needs, or to make your appointment with me today!
Service Categories
Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage
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