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Relaxation Massage
This massage is designed to help you get to a calmer and more peaceful state of being, where your nervous system is downregulated. Calm, slow and gliding massage strokes will stimulate the release of serotonin and endorphins (which are feel good, anti-stress hormones) that contribute to optimum mental functioning and for decreasing anxiety and depression. This massage will also help relieve your muscles of fatigue, soreness and stiffness and improve your flexibility. To find out more about what to expect before, during and after a massage treatment as well as scientific research around the benefits of massage please visit this page. More information can be found in the FAQ's page.​ Book Now.
Relax+ Aromatherapy Massage
This is a deeply relaxing type of massage that will stimulate your sense of smell and - most likely - your memories! The strokes are adapted from traditional Swedish massage to promote and facilitate the absorption of the essential oils into the skin. I will formulate a massage blend just for you and select essential oils with sedative properties that facilitate and encourage relaxation. Want to know how essential oils are thought to work? Please visit this page. More information can be found in the FAQ's page.​ Book Now.
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Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue is a type of massage therapy that targets the deeper tissues in the body. Whilst some of the strokes are the same as in classic (Swedish) massage, the pace tends to be slower and pressure is applied more strongly, concentrated on problem areas. You might benefit if you have a stiff neck and upper back, lower back pain, tight legs or sore shoulders or perhaps if you're sore after exercising and experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Deep tissue massage works to realign the different layers of tissue, treating the tendons, ligaments and fascia as well as the muscles to release tension and provide pain relief. More information can be found in the FAQ's page.​ Book Now.
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Sports Massage
This type of massage helps to prevent injury, supports the rehabilitation process following an injury and as a warm up/cool down for a sports event. Whether you're running a marathon, jogging, doing pilates or 'just' going for a long walk, a sports massage could make a world of difference to your fitness capabilities, performance potential and flexibility of joints and muscles. Sports massages are often done pre-event, post-event and as maintenance. Please note massage should be avoided in sites of injury for at least 48 hours from when the injury happened. More information can be found in the FAQ's page.​ Book Now.
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Heal+ Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a noninvasive and very gentle type of massage treatment which can reduce chronic or acute swelling (edema) after surgery (e.g. cosmetic surgery such as liposuction or cancer surgery). If you’re suffering with edema (regardless of having had surgery) then you will also enjoy this treatment. Research shows that MLD accelerates your healing process, decreases recovery time and combats infection by improving your circulation, increasing your metabolic rate and improving immunity. MLD treatment is designed to optimise the lymphatic system by clearing lymphatic pathways and collection ducts, which is critical to allow transportation of fluid. It would also be worth considering MLD treatment pre-operation as it will boost your lymphatic system and positively influence healing, which can reduce the amount of post-surgical treatments required. More information can be found in the FAQ's page.​ Book Now.
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This Samadhi Massage is an exclusive 120 minutes session designed to bring you to a place of utter peacefulness, awareness and connectedness with mind/body. This sensory mindful treatment starts with a process of yogic breathing to centre you in the room and allow the stresses of the day to begin to slip away. This is followed by a head to toe massage (including head and face) done with a warm, fragrant, grounding and nourishing Ayurvedic oil and Saffron based cream. Throughout the massage you will be invited to connect with your breath to allow you to sink deeper into your body. Although sleep may happen, it is recommended that you try to remain aware of your body and your surroundings during this session. Your experience will complete with ten minutes of Shavasana posture, where you will be placed in a completely relaxing position and your eyes closed in a darkened environment. This is to allow for the experience of the last two hours to really sink in, be processed and assimilated. A gentle gong will be sounded to bring you back to the room. Book Now.
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Grounding Floor Massage
Inspired by the traditional Kalari Marma Massage from Kerala, this extremely grounding and connecting treatment is performed on the floor on a comfortable supportive mat. During this treatment, your body will be massaged and you will be placed in several different positions throughout the 75 minutes. It is a slow, deep and invigorating massage where there's an opportunity to slow and synchronize breath. Grounded floor massage feels very different from treatments performed on a massage table because it is done on the floor and the therapist is able to use their body weight to create more pressure, connection and grounding. Please note you will have to be mobile enough to get on and off the floor without help or support. It is preferable if you are naked for this treatment to enable continuous gliding strokes without interruption from clothing. However, the treatment can be adapted if you prefer to wear a bra or underwear. This treatment requires 50% deposit payment in advance. This massage requires a 50% deposit in advance (a payment link will be sent to you via text once the booking is made). As with all other massages on offer, this is not a sexual or erotic massage and sexual harassment will not be tolerated. More information can be found in the FAQ's page. Book Now.
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Active Listening Massage
You will experience and receive the full benefits of a relaxing massage, along with the benefit of being able to confidentially express how you are feeling and to talk about what is on your mind, free from judgement or expectations. The 60 minute session will allow you to talk at your own pace while I ask open questions that will you support you in expressing your feelings and thoughts. This type of massage combines my skills as a touch therapist with over 10 years of experience working in therapeutic talking services including for Rethink Mental Illness, Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care. More information can be found in the FAQ's page. Book Now.
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Shiroabhyanga & Mukhabhyanga - Ayurvedic Head & Face Massage
According to traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda), the head is the most important part of the body because all the sense organs are located in it. Head massage (Shiroabhyanga) provides nourishment to all of the sense organs and promotes their natural functioning. A variety of Ayurvedic oils are used for this type of massage, chosen according to Ayurvedic principles that focus on keeping you in balance - body, mind and spirit. Some of the benefits of Shiroabhyanga include relaxation, reduction in frequency of headaches, encouraging hair growth and preventing hair fall, improving sleep, blood and lymph circulation. Mukhabhyanga (face massage) consists of applying herbal oil or paste on the face followed by a massage. Some products that may be used include saffron and turmeric creams or Ksheerabala 101 oil. More information can be found in the FAQ's page.​ Book Now.
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Oncology Relaxation Massage
Massage can make a huge difference when you're going through such a difficult time and it can help restore a better relationship with your body. I am trained by Cancer Support Scotland to adjust your treatments in line with your medical history, clinical care plan and personal preference. This includes alleviating pain and discomfort of surgical scar tissue or other treatment side effects – as well as providing relief from the emotional and physical symptoms of stress, anxiety and loneliness. Individuals who have had massages during cancer treatments have reported a range of positive outcomes such as improved sleep, better quality of life, improvement in mental capacity and alertness, ease of movement and relaxation (Cancer Council NSW, 2014). More information about massage and cancer can be found on Cancer Support Scotland's website. More information can be found in the FAQ's page.​ Book Now.
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Introduction to Touch Massage
If you think you'd like to experience the benefits that touch can bring but you are unsure or anxious about having a body massage, then this is the one for you. We can devise the right approach for you according to your needs and preferences. I will ask you what your motivation for booking this treatment was so that I can better understand what your needs are and where you are coming from. We can, for example, start with a simple hand or foot massage. In subsequent treatments we can see how you are feeling but you might decide to try touch in other areas of your body that don't involve direct contact with your skin. We can also do a seated back, arms and hand massage with clothes and without any oil. More information can be found in the FAQ's page.​ Book Now.
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Included in your massage
Already included in your massage are a variety of massage oils (subject to availability) which you will be able to choose from. These include grapeseed, rapeseed, coconut, jojoba and others. Feel free to request your favourite oil or the one appropriate to your skin type. Note that some oils may leave marks on clothing so it is recommended that you do not bring any valuable or expensive clothing to your appointment. Even though every care will be taken to prevent this, Olive Tree Therapies is not responsible for staining to your clothes caused by massage oils.
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Whether you prefer your massages warm, hot or on the cooler side, just let me know so adjustments can be made. A heated massage table is at your disposal!
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Add-ons
You can add the below items to your massage when you check-out.
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil add-on: + £3
Olive Oil (azeite in my mother tongue) is a staple of Mediterranean cultures for everything from cooking to skin and nail and hair health. More than 200 different chemical compounds have been found in olive oil, including sterols, carotenoids, triterpenic alcohols, and phenolic compounds. Hydrophilic phenols are the most abundant antioxidants of olive oil, which are higher than those of vitamin E. Topical application of olive oil has anti-inflammatory effects, reduces oxidative damage and promotes tissue repair (Donato-Trancoso et al. 2016). It has been shown to delay the onset and reduces the incidence of skin cancer development (Budiyanto et al. 2000).
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*This add-on does not apply to Ayurvedic massage treatments or the Grounding Floor Massage. Book Now.
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Essential Oils add-on: + £3
Essential oils harness a plant’s therapeutic properties with a view to help improve physical or psychological aspects of your health. For example, if you are having a deep tissue massage treatment for muscle pain, I can create a blend with sedative and muscle relaxing properties. Essential oils may help with several conditions such as anxiety and stress, insomnia, inflammation, digestive issues, hypertension, hypotension, arthritis, rheumatism and others. They can also be used to invigorate you, for example, by using energising oils such as lemon, grapefruit or sweet orange.
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*This add on does not apply to the Relax+ Aromatherapy massage as that treatment already includes the use of essential oils. **Essential oils cannot be added to the Heal+ manual lymphatic drainage treatment or Ayurvedic massage treatments. Book Now.
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Aromatherapy Compress add-on: + £5
An aromatherapy compress is an effective way to treat muscular aches and pains, sprains and strains, headaches, bruises and reduce inflammation, especially when done simultaneously with a massage treatment. I will add a few drops of essential oils to a bowl of water and soak a cloth cloth in the solution. Depending on your symptoms, the compress may be hot or cold, or or I might alternate between the two. A hot compress can treat chronic pain such as backache, and a cold compress can help relieve acute injuries such as sprains. Because of the attention compresses require, I recommend that you add them to treatments lasting 90 minutes or more.
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*This add-on does not apply to Ayurvedic massage treatments or the Grounding Floor Massage. Book Now.
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Ayurvedic Medicated Oils: + £3
Traditional Indian Medicine oils are medicated with potent herbs. I work mostly with four different oils you will be able to choose from. These are: 1) Maha Narayan Oil which was created to support healthy joints and muscles. It consists of 37 herbs in a base of sesame oil. I also use 2) Neelybringadi Coconut Oil (Bhringaraj, Brahmi and Amla herbs in a base of coconut and sesame oils) for optimum scalp and hair health, 3) Brahmi Oil for calm and tranquility (Brahmi leaf in a decoction infused with organic sesame oil) and 4) Karpooradi Oil (camphor in a sesame base) for joint and muscular pain and congestion. Please note not all Ayurvedic oils are vegan so please let me know if you are vegan so I can choose the correct one for you.
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Shiroabhyanga & Mukhabhyanga - Ayurvedic Head & Face Massage add-on: free*
According to traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda), the head is the most important part of the body because all the sense organs are located in it. Head massage (Shiroabhyanga) provides nourishment to all of the sense organs and promotes their natural functioning. A variety of Ayurvedic oils are used for this type of massage, chosen according to Ayurvedic principles that focus on keeping you in balance - body, mind and spirit. Some of the benefits of Shiroabhyanga include relaxation, reduction in frequency of headaches, encouraging hair growth and preventing hair fall, improving sleep, blood and lymph circulation. Mukhabhyanga (face massage) consists of applying herbal oil or paste on the face followed by a massage. Some products that may be used include rose water, saffron and turmeric creams or Ksheerabala 101 oil.
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*When you book a massage treatment, please choose this option under 'add-ons' on checkout if you'd like a part of your session to be focussed on head, face or both. This add-on is complimentary and will be incorporated into the length of your booked session. *This add-on does not apply to the Grounding Floor Massage. Book Now.