Therapeutic, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage by Stephanie Price

This is an essential treatment  for anyone who participates in regular exercise, be it gentle or competitive.  This is not only important for those that exercise, but can also help those whose work can involve repetitive movements, such as desk workers, drivers and manual labourers. 
Can also be effective in helping to avoid injury or re-occuring muscle imbalances.  Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue, aiming to release chronic patterns of tension in the body though slow deep kneading strokes using the thumbs, forearms and elbows which are used to help stretch out muscles that are shortened and tense.  Specific benefits include:

• Reduction in neck and shoulder pain, lower back issues and RSI
• Can speed up injury recovery time
• Improved muscle flexibility 
• Improved joint mobility/range of motion
• Helps with postural problems
• Increased feeling of general relaxation, so can help to ease stress and depression
• Speeds up elimination of toxins from the body
• Enhanced sleeping patterns
• Calming of the mind, clients often comment on how grounded they feel
  

Massage positively affects the wellbeing of an individual through relaxation of both the mind and the muscles.  With the release of muscular tension there is a calming of the mind.  Massage nourishes on every level and can help to restore the body's natural balance.  

Stephanie Price practices Pregnancy Massage and Therapeutic and Deep Tissue Massage at the Haelan Clinic on Sundays between 2.30 and 6.30pm and on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month between 5pm and 9pm.