Massage Therapy   The Benefits of Massage  Massage can be beneficial for a wide variety of conditions – the most obvious of which are stress, stress related illness and musculoskeletal pain.  The various techniques and movements used in massage bring many positive effects and benefits, both psychological and physiological. Psychological Increased feeling of wellbeing, relaxation, energy, vitality and ability to cope with stress Physiological

• Increased blood circulation and improved skin/tissue condition
• Stimulation of lymphatic circulation and drainage to help fight infection
• Improved muscle condition and flexibility, reduced muscle stiffness, pain and fatigue 
• Softens adipose tissue and can help cellulite reduction (in conjunction with diet and exercise)
• Rebalances autonomic nervous system 
• Triggers energy pathways and lowers pain elsewhere

Treatments available

No Hands Massage

No Hands Massage is a dynamic new form of massage that is sweeping across the world as one of the most powerful new therapeutic massage treatments available.  It is a deep, releasing, rejuvenating and nourishing treatment.  It is massage that works on every level - physical, energetic, emotional, mental, spiritual.

Body Massage

Enjoy a relaxing full body massage or back, neck and shoulder massage, accompanied by aromatherapy oils.

Sports Massage

Injuries and conditions sustained through sport, work, day-to-day activities and postural related pain can all be treated with sports massage. It can be extremely beneficial after a period of illness, an accident or surgery.

Deep tissue techniques and pressures are used to release restriction, reduce pain and promote circulation and lymphatic drainage.  Quite often, this type of massage can be quite painful although after treatment clients will experience considerable relief from the condition.  Subsequent treatments may be necessary.  In many cases, stretching and strengthening exercises of particular muscle groups will be prescribed for the client to speed up recovery. 

Massage treatments are available in fully equipped treatment rooms at  Fitness Matrix, Grosvenor Place, Jesmond and  BodyMechanix, Coopies Lane, Morpeth. 

Massage therapy is also carried out in the workplace.

 

Why not treat yourself or a friend to a massage therapy session and purchase our Gift Vouchers? Vouchers can be used to pay for massage therapy or personal training sessions.