Complementary Therapies
Massage and Couples Massage workshops
for
Good Health, Relaxation and Wellbeing
Kerry Oliffe
Home based Therapist
in
Leigh-on-Sea
Welcome
High levels of stress, poor nutrition, and an unhealthy lifestyle can throw the body out of balance and can lead to physical discomfort and illness. As a therapist, my aim is to help you take care of your health and help relieve you of the stress and tension which is so much a part of our modern day living.
Massage therapy relieves muscle tension and promotes a feeling of wellbeing, calmness and relaxation. It can be used alone or alongside orthodox medicine to benefit many health conditions and is very helpful for stress and emotional upset. It is one of the oldest stress relieving techniques and remains one of the most effective.
I am a fully qualified and insured member of Embody and the Complementary Therapists Association.
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment , by clicking Contact Me or phoning: 01702 471496 or my mobile 07540194204
Polite notice: Please be aware that witheld or blocked numbers are unlikely to be answered
Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. (Hippocrates)
Services
Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian Massage)
This unique massage technique is the ultimate massage for relaxation and stress relief. It is a gentle, flowing, deeply relaxing and nurturing massage...........
To understand Lomi Lomi bodywork, it helps to have a basic understanding of the Hawaiian philosophy (Huna) and how it relates to bodywork and healing.
A fundamental assumption of Huna is that everything seeks harmony and everything seeks love. So, how does this relate to massage? Maybe this can be best understood by one of the alternative names for Lomi Lomi and that is 'loving hands' massage. This is because it works gently into the muscles with long flowing strokes, totally nurturing both the body and the spirit within, enabling the recipient to relax, give in and simply be.
In this modern age of constant stress, low self esteem, lack of self acceptance and pressure to be something other than we are, Lomi Lomi can offer a refuge, a nurturing space to be just ourselves, as we are, embraced and accepted regardless of how we look or live.
Lomi Lomi is not just a physical experience...whilst technique is an important part of the massage and healing process, the focus is on working with unconditional love and compassion for the client, helping to restore harmony and balance within.....This incorporates two of the main principles of Huna....Everthing seeks Harmony and Everything seeks Love.*
Aromatherapy
The ultimate experience of the combined effects of smell and touch......
....the scent of an Essential oil triggers the part of the brain that controls emotion and both stores and retrieves learned memories........
....during Massage, in itself a therapeutic technique, the essential oils are absorbed through the skin and can effectively treat many complaints including stress and its related problems, skin complaints, menstrual problems, arthritis and insomnia..... and it is wonderful just for pure relaxation!
About the Treatment:
After an initial consultation, I will select and blend suitable oils, taking into account your preferences to create a personal blend for your treatment. You then lie on a treatment couch with towels covering any area of the body that is not currently being massaged. Blankets/pillows are also provided for your comfort as required. A gentle, but firm, flowing massage treatment including lymphatic drainage and pressure points will then follow. I will normally play relaxing music during the massage but this is entirely your time so just let me know if you would prefer quiet.
After the massage you will be offered water or herbal tea to drink and can relax and take your time to dress.
It is beautiful to do nothing....and to rest afterwards................
Holistic Massage
This treatment uses the Swedish method of massage and incorporates deeper tissue techniques as required by each individual client..........
It both relaxes and tones the muscles and tissues, using varied massage techniques including frictions, hacking and cupping all of which help break down knotted muscles, relieving tension and improving circulation. Most of these strokes used are firm but flowing and use a medium pressure, to reach the deeper layers of muscle tissue. This moves blood towards the heart and cleanses the body of toxins by improving blood and lymphatic circulation.
You will be offered water or herbal tea to drink and given plenty of time to relax and dress after the treatment.
Come away all by yourself to some lonely place and rest for a while.......
Natural Lift Facial Massage
This Facial Massage involves a sequence of massage techniques which act as a natural facelift . It incorporates a blend of rejuvenating techniques drawn from both Japanese and Indian Face massage which help to relieve the tension that builds up in our facial muscles. This method of Facial massage treats the surface and also deep facial tissues with refined, gentle hand and finger manipulation. This releases the stress and trauma locked deep into the muscles and energy of the face, head and neck and aims to improve the complexion, prevent and reduce wrinkles, hydrate and increase nutrients to the face while at the same time removing toxins, repair and balance the condition of the skin and strengthen and tone the muscles. Natural Lift Facial Massage has no ill side effects and is a very effective and relaxing method of facial care.
Reiki
Reiki means 'Universal Life Force (or energy)'...Eastern medicine has always recognised and worked with this energy, which flows through all living things and is vital to wellbeing...known as 'Ki' in Japan,' Chi' in China and 'Prana' in India. Acupuncture and T'ai chi are based on the free flow of this energy in a person.
Reiki is a non-invasive therapy and works Holistically (Body, Mind & Spirit) to promote the body's self healing ability.
Thermo-Auricular Therapy
his is an ancient and natural therapy that has been handed down through time by many civilisations. The ancient Greeks used them though initially this was probably for cleansing, purifying and healing on a spiritual level...It was much later that the amazing efficiency of the candles on a physical level was discovered. It was from the Native American Hopi Indians that the practice of ear candle treatment reached the rest of the world.
The Ear Candle is a totally natural product, prepared according to a traditional formula and is constructed of organically grown flax,honey extracts, beeswax and therapeutic herbs, including Camomile, Sage and Hypericum.
Couples Massage Workshop
14/5/2011 .......
I Hope to be starting a Couples massage workshop very shortly. This will show you how to give a beautiful, relaxing full body massage to each other .... please email if you are interested before this page is set up and I will forward you details as soon as I have a date to start ......
Contraindications to Massage
Massage is non-invasive, relaxing and natural. It is therefore generally considered a safe treatment for most people. However, if you are recieving treatment from your Doctor, Hospital or other Complementary Therapist it is advisable to seek their advice prior to treatment.
Service Categories
Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Energy Healing, Hawaiian Massage, Holistic Massage, Reiki, Swedish Relaxation Massage
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