Massage Treatments Available

With Advanced Clinical Massage I combine and apply techniques such as advanced massage, soft tissue techniques including trigger points, sport massage, myofascial release, and stretching to reduce pain and injury and I aim to see a result in 1-6 sessions.

My clinic is a place to come to experience massage and bodywork at an advanced level and you don't have to be in pain to enjoy my work!

Advanced massage techniques are effective in maintaining your body in good health but also in the treatment of chronic pain conditions such as:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Frozen shoulder
• RSI (repetitive strain injury)
• hHeadaches and migraines
• TMJ and whiplash.

Oriental Body Balance/Re-Alignment therapy(K.O.R.E)) sees your body as a whole/holistic system. The bones, muscles, ligaments, blood, internal organs and the mind working together. If one of these systems comes off the tracks then the whole system is affected.

Think of yourself as an equal sided triangle - Physical, Chemical and Psychological. When all are equal then everything works correctly. we can cope well with stressful situations and recover quickly from colds and illnesses. If one side of the triangle is out of balance, then that effects the others. This can cause the 'fight, flight' instinct to kick in. We can become stressed, find it harder to cope , be full of aches and pains but not really be able to put our finger on the 'cause'.

Spine, pelvis and neck imbalances can lead to muscular imbalances, where one side is working too hard, leading to tightness and causing the other side to become weaker. These imbalances need to be found and addressed which then allows the free flow of blood, lymph, nutrients, oxygen and Qi. This can help to improve and resolve many issues with digestion, aches, pain and coping mechanisms.

I use an integrated method of assessment and treatment to evaluate which path will be best for you and your condition/symptoms. This includes nerve, spinal and muscle testing to decide what are your body's needs and where the weaknesses are located.

I assess and discuss with you on each visit what is happening with your body, any changes, how you are feeling and coping both physically and mentally. We can then decide on the treatment protocol as this can change each time due to your body changing and improving.

For the best results it is recommended that you book a course of 6 weekly treatments. Most problems cannot be fixed in one treatment. After each visit your presenting problems may dissipate , allowing old muscle memories/injuries to surface. They may never have gone away, your body just adapted and got on with life. Oriental Body Balance can bring these back to the surface where we can treat them.

What is Inversion Therapy?

The idea of hanging upside- down as a remedy for back ache has been around since Roman times. The simple logic is to use gravity to repair the damage that gravity itself has caused.

Like the cushions on a sofa, the discs seperating our vertebrae become flattened and misshapen over time from the relentless downward pressure of gravity. Whilst our bodies strive to repair the damage overnight, lying in bed only alleviates 75% of the strain on our backs-as attested by the fact that we shrink with age.

Inverting the body to an angle of 60 degrees reduces the pressure to zero, giving the discs a much needed chance to expand, plump up and realign, drawing in fluid from the surrounding tissue like a sponge.

Nerves which have been pinched by flattened or distorted discs are once again given room to "breathe". And as the muscles and ligaments which hold your back in position let go and relax, your spine has little choice but to rediscover its natural shape.

Benefits of Inversion Therapy

• Relieve back pain-Relaxes muscles, rehydrates discs, realigns and reduces pressure.
• Ease stress- Releases tension in shoulders, neck and back
• Improve joint health- Decompresses and strengthens and enhances shock absorption
• Increase flexibility- Improves functional fitness for an active, healthy lifestyle.
  
  

Did you know?

You can lose up to 2cm in height daily from the effects of gravity,regaining some when asleep.

Reflexology is not simply a ‘foot rub’. It is a safe, non-intrusive and very effective natural healing art based on the principal that there are reflexes in the head, hands, ears and feet that relate to all organs and systems of the body. 

These reflexes are like 'pressure' points, and stimulating them with various techniques helps to increase the flow of energy to corresponding areas of the body.

Occasionally had little 'beads of crystals' can be felt in the feet, these are believed to be deposits of toxins that have settled in the feet. By working these areas we break up the deposits, helping to detox and cleanse the body.

Reflexology is a wonderful treatment for individuals who may not be comfortable with a body massage. You get to lie down, fully clothed, wrapped up warm and cosy whilst I massage your feet and then gently work all the reflex points, releasing the tension in your body and feet. I use a beeswax based product whilst I work the reflexs then I gently massage a Neals Yard body lotion into your skin to finish.

Conditions that may benefit from Reflexology are :

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Migraines
• Depression
• Sleep issues  
• Hormonal issues    
• Infertility    
• Digestive issues    
• Respiratory problems

What is Aromatherapy and what are the benefits?

Aromatherapy massage is a gentle and very relaxing treatment. I use Neal's Yard essential oils to treat both your mind and body. Working mainly on the nervous system it both relaxes and stimulates.

Works on common ailments, promoting good health and a relaxed state of mind.

Modern lifestyles, stress, pollution, hectic schedules,  busy but sedentary lifestyles- all these factors can have adverse effects on our bodies and minds.

A regular relaxing Aromatherapy treatment can help to:

• Boost and recharge your batteries
• Ease the tension form tight muscles
• Calm digestive issues
• Eliminate toxins
• Soothe the body
• Ease mental stress
• Create a more balanced mind&body
• Boost your tired immune system

One area that is often neglected is our tummy/ abdominal area. Your gut health is very important and as the Power House of your body can greatly effect your life. We all know that if things are not working properly with your digestive system it is hard to concentrate on normal life. Bloating, pain, IBS, Crohn's, constipation and diarrhoea can all have a HUGE impact on your life.

When your abdomen area is restricted and your digestive system slows down the effects on your body can be:- low back ache, joint pain, fluid retention, restriction in the diaphragm/breathing and when the blood becomes restricted you can also experience restless legs, sore feet and heels.

 To treat this I use Deep Abdominal Massage-Anmo Fu, which is an ancient healing system based on the Chinese theory that our internal organs control and enhance our physiology. I trained with KORE academy. We balance the internal organs to clear blockages and stimulate  the flow of energy, thereby promoting good health and organs which can function to their best ability given today’s lifestyle.

The origins of Acupuncture in China can be traced back at least 2000 years and it is still seen as an effective, natural and increasingly popular form of health care.

Acupuncture takes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on prevention of illness as on the treatment.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points along the body's meridians to clear energy blockages and to encourage the normal flow of Qi through you. If the flow of Qi becomes blocked or reduced, then the body fails to maintain harmony, balance and order, and disease or illness follows. This imbalance can result from stress, overwork, poor diet, disease pathogens, weather and environmental conditions, and other lifestyle factors. 

What can Acupuncture help with ?

Acupuncture brings your body to its optimal health. Pain relief is achieved by not only enticing immediate reactions in the body but also by creating heightened range of motion and faster healing in injury sites. Digestive ease if found using points that tap into the nervous system in control of the digestion and stress. Insomnia is soothed with points triggering sleep hormones in the body to re-balance themselves.

    A natural form of healing, Acupuncture can have the following benefits:

• Provides drug free pain relief.
• Effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailments
• Treats the underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptoms
• Its holistic approach to treatment of illness links the body, mind and emotions
• Neurological conditions- headaches, migraines, difficulty in sleeping.
• Cardiovascular disorders- high/low blood pressure, fluid retention, poor circulation, cold hands and feet and muscle cramps.
• Respiratory conditions- bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, hay fever and colds.
• Digestive disorders as well as diarrhoea, constipation and weight control.
• Gynaecological disorders- premenstrual tension, painful heavy or irregular periods, hormonal disturbances, disorders associated with menopause and prolapse.
• Skin conditions - eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
• Psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, nervousness and additions such as smoking.

Does it hurt?

Everyone feels pain at different levels and many pain sensations. For most clients the insertion of the needles is an anti-climax. The needles are much smaller than those used for injections but occasionally it can hurt. Some points are very sensitive but normally this feeling goes away very quickly.

The needles used at Massage Therapy Winchester are high quality, individually packaged, disposable and sterile. Every needle is used only once and discarded after treatment.

The number of acupuncture treatments depends on the duration, severity and nature of your problem. An acute condition may require only a single treatment. A series of 5 to 15 treatments may be necessary for many chronic problems.