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25May

What is Biodynamic Massage Therapy?

Lindsey Nicholas

biodynamicmassage, body, massage, typesoftherapy, video

Therapists

Biodynamic massage therapy is a psycho-physiological therapy that involves touch and highlights the importance of the mind-body connection. Body psychotherapist Lindsey Nicholas explains more in this video.
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05Jul

This is What Happens When You See a Biodynamic Massage Therapist

Amy Barnes

massage, therapy, wellbeing

Therapists

How biodynamic massage combines elements of traditional massage and the close attention of a therapeutic relationship
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03Feb

Kindness – Do You Know You're Worth It?

Kate Codrington

massage, mother, selfcompassion, wellbeing, women

Soul

Kate Codrington has 10 tips to help you show yourself a little more kindness.
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09May

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Jacqueline van Roosmalen

complementaryhealth, massage, stress, therapy, wellbeing

Therapists

Therapist Jacqueline Van Roosmalen explains Craniosacral therapy; a practice primarily concerned with balance at all levels: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual.
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14Apr

Tulamassage and Tulayoga: a Meditation Through Movement

Louise Chunn

complementaryhealth, health, massage, retreats, spas, wellbeing, yoga

Body

Louise Chunn reflects on her experience of tulamassage and tulayoga; an intimate, powerful and emotional practice created by Louka Leppard.
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23Sep

Thai Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, massage

Body

You will come across Thai Massage under a variety of different names -  Nuad Boran, Thai yoga massage, Thai bodywork, Thai massage and yoga therapy are all fairly interchangeable. What is Thai Massage good for? Thai massage is essentially like paying someone to do your yoga for you, its dynamic stretches and massage work your body in a steady, meditative pace. Not only is it great for maintaining general good health, it also helps with the following: Muscle or joint stiffness Headaches Back pain Digestion issues Painful menstruation Low...
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17Sep

Swedish Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, massage

Body

As the backbone of classic western massage, Swedish Massage is an excellent place to start if you have never tried a massage before. What is Swedish Massage good for? The focus is on relaxing muscles and reducing stress. Controlled trials have shown the following benefits: Pain relief Better circulation and lymph flow Quicker recovery from injuries Reduced cortisol Lower blood pressure Reduced susceptibility to anxiety Reduced sub-clinical depression The activatation of the parasympathetic nervous system (the calming down...
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09Sep

Hot Stone Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, massage

Body

As the evenings start to be chilly and the longing for warmth starts to call, a hot stone massage is just the thing. As the name suggests, it is simply massage with hot stones, but what does this now ubiquitous treatment do?  What is it good for? Reduced tension in muscles Reduced muscle pain Improved range of movement A more intense massage Better circulation Reduced stress and tension Relief from pain associated with fibromyalgia, period pains or carpal tunnel.  What happens in a session? Once you have gone through the usual...
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02Sep

Sports Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, exercise, massage

Body

Sports massage no longer resembles the post-match ‘rub-down’ that Bobby Moore was familiar with; these therapists are among the most highly trained in physiology with a wide range of approaches to help anyone from occasional gym members to professional athletes. In fact sports and remedial massage treats anything to do with soft tissue, i.e. your muscles, tendons, ligaments or connective tissue, so postural problems can also be treated as well. What is Sports Massage good for? Maintaining or increasing your range of motion and flexibility. Shortening the time...
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26Aug

Rebozo Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, massage

Body

The Rebozo is a cotton shawl traditionally used in Mexico, but since it’s crossed the Atlantic, it is the hot new thing in massage. Are you familiar with the sensation of rocking in a hammock? Rebozo creates the same dreamy, drifting feeling but it is focused on particular areas of your body. There are two ways your therapist can use it: To release tension from back, hips neck and shoulders To wrap and hold to create a cocooned holding. What does Rebozo massage treat? It is a great treatment for any situation where safety is...
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