Information on Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, Thai Yoga Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Shiatsu

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbalism, and Massage Therapy in Galway city

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More info on Massage therapy and bodywork services.

These services include Acupressure oil massage, Deep tissue sports massage, Manual lymphatic drainage, Pregnancy massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu and Traditional Thai massage.

Call 085 1325700 for an appointment.

ACUPRESSURE OIL MASSAGE:

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’'s self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote circulation of blood and the body’s life force to aid healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture uses needles while acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of hands (and even feet).

Acupressure can help relieve headache; neck, upper and lower back pain; eyestrain; sinus problems; arthritis, joint and muscle pain; stress related tension and anxiety; indigestion, constipation, ulcer pain and menstrual cramps;and can help healthy sleep.

Acupressure point therapy is combined with various western style massages (Swedish / Californian / sensitive / sports), as well as with organic essential oils, to create Acupressure Oil Massage.

DEEP TISSUE SPORTS MASSAGE:

Deep tissue massage is scientifically proven to quicken recovery from both acute and chronic sports injuries. It is used to ease tension, relax muscles, sinews and nerves, break up adhesions and fatty areas, stimulate the circulation and the lymphatic system to eliminate waste material. it is useful in maintaining muscle tone and circulation. Excellent for active people and helps build up fitness and strength.

MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE (DR. VODDER METHOD):

A precise, gentle massage that is very effective in the re-absorption of edema, stimulation of the immunity process, and tissue regeneration. It helps decrease swollen legs and swollen arms. It relieves sinusitis, whip-lash, frozen shoulder, migraine, tiredness, insomnia, post-operative scarring and fractures.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE:

Pregnancy massage aids the mother's body to adjust to its increasing weight. It is a beautiful experience for mother and baby using gentle, organic aromatherapy massage oils. The massage is in the side position. It relieves lower back, shoulder and neck pain, circulation problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, fatigue and soreness.

REFLEXOLOGY:

Reflexology is based on the principle that all parts of the body are linked to reflexes in the hands and feet. Through the application of pressure with thumbs and fingers, the reflexes are stimulated, reducing stress and tension, improving circulation and increasing vitality and the feeling of well-being. Reflexology is also effective in treating grief, trauma, back pain, chronic pain, fatigue and detoxification.

REIKI:

Reiki is probably one of the most simple healing methods we know but also one of the most effective ways of transferring universal life energy. The therapist is a "channel" for this energy which makes it's gentle and reassuring way to the area of the fully-clothed body in need of teatment. It treats body, mind and spirit and strives to bring them into a state of balance or health. Reiki can help alleviate acute or chronic problems and will complement all other therapies.

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE:

Traditional Thai Massage has it's origins over 2500 years ago in Yoga philosophy. It is a fully-clothed, a "hard", "tough" but pleasant massage. There is a lot of stretching involved. Many exercises may be described as applied Hatha (physical) Yoga. It loosens joints, including all the small joints and spine, increases mobility and very invigorating. Thus it gives great relief for joint pain, stiffness, soreness, sports injuries, repetitive strain, wear and tear, arthritis and tiredness.

SHIATSU:

A Japanese acupressure art of balancing the body for structural integration and muscular tension release. It is a fully clothed massage on a futon. Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning “finger pressure”. It is characterized by its great simplicity, by its deep abdominal organ massage and focus on releasing tension and promoting balance through deep respiration. Shiatsu gives a still, relaxed pressure at various points of the body with the hand or thumb. But underneath the uncomplicated movements much is happening internally to the body’s energy on a subtle level. Shiatsu helps even out the swings between extremes, to find an appropriate balance, and to live a more full and creative life. It is excellent in treating headaches, hypertension, stress, insomnia, muscular aches, joint pain and back pain.

Call 085 1325700 for an appointment.