Therapeutic and Deep Tissue Massage by Katherine Enskat
Massage
Massage is a treatment designed to promote health, wellbeing and relaxation.
It is a space to unwind, to breathe and release tension, an opportunity to engage with the body, to reconnect and come to the centre.
It is useful in releasing muscular tension and pain and can help prepare and recover from physical challenges or events.
Do you do “deep-tissue?”
I work with a range of different pressures from very light energetic work, to slow & deep releasing techniques.
There will typically be elements from different styles including therapeutic, Swedish, remedial massage as well as some deep tissue work. I aim to build up a communication with the person and the body I am working with and that sometimes means it takes a few sessions to get down to the deeper layers of tension.
I aim to always work with the body not against it. I do not try to force anything to happen.
There are times when it is appropriate to work in a slow and focused way. The key with this type of approach is to work with the breath to bring about a significant change by becoming more self-aware.
- Greater ease and range of movement can be established
- Pain and chronic tensions can be released
- Blood circulation system is stimulated
- Lymphatic system is stimulated, helping to remove waste products
- Adhesions (or knots) can be broken down
- Improved circulation to joints helps to relieve inflammation
- Headaches associated with tension can be relieved
- Energy levels can improve, fatigue can be lessened
- Deep relaxation can be experienced
- Mental clarity can be restored
- Feelings of well-being and positive self-esteem can be established
- During pregnancy massage can help with fatigue, backache, fluid retention and anxiety.
