Biodynamic Massage

is concerned with the integration of all aspects of a person – physical, emotional,
intellectual and spiritual within the context of one’s life and relationships at home,
work and leisure. It is a treatment in its own right or it can be an integral part
of Biodynamic Psychotherapy. Rather than trying to deal with a symptom, the
biodynamic massage therapist works with the client to understand the meaning
and messages of illness, and in this process symptom relief may come about
through creating a new balance within oneself and life generally.

 
Following an initial consultation the therapist selects the appropriate massage technique to
suit the client’s needs at this particular time. This supports the client’s own inner potential
of self-regulation and self-healing. You will be able to keep your clothes on if you wish.

 
Biodynamic massage helps to bring the nervous system into balance between excitement
and relaxation, vitalisation and to restore good muscles tone. It supports a more natural,
full breathing pattern and helps relax where there is too much tension and mobilise
unused energy resources. Working with the effects and origins of stress, Biodynamic
massage can promote deep relaxation, improve the circulation and increase energy levels
and well-being. It can also help to relieve chronic symptoms, such as headaches and
tensions, pains and digestive problems, insomnia, arthritis and low energy.


 
The therapist sometimes uses a stethoscope to listen to the sounds in the digestive
system as a feedback of the enhanced energy flow and on how the system is unwinding. The founder of Biodynamic Psychology, Gerda Boyesen, discovered how we actually “digest” unexpressed emotions and the after-effects of stress through our digestive
organs. She called this process “Psychoperistalsis”.


How we breathe directly affects our energy levels, and our ability to let go of tension
and worry. The therapist tunes into the rhythm of the client’s breathing to encourage a sense of expansion and pleasure.


  • Benefits of Biodynamic massage may be felt after the first session but more profound and lasting changes take place after a series of treatments carried out over a period of several weeks or months.


Treatments usually last for up to 1 hour, although longer sessions can be given by prior arrangement.



Therapeutic Massage

is a deep soft tissue massage with the use of oils in order to stimulate the circulation in an
area in which the muscles have become too tense to relax by themselves and so inducing relaxation of the body and mind.




How it works:

  • Stimulation of the circulation with the result of revitalising body tissues.
  • Break down and softening of fibrous muscle tissue.
  • Increased lymphatic flow, expelling toxins from the body and reducing fluid retention.
  • Providing a rare opportunity for the mind to rest and relax during the treatment.

 

Benefits include:

  • Relief of muscular backache.
  • Easing of neck and shoulder tension and stiffness.
  • Prevention of tension headaches.
  • Relief of pain from Repetitive Strain Injury.
  • Relief of muscular aches and pains after physical work and exercise.
  • Relaxation of the mind, allowing release of built up stresses and worries.

The cumulative result often is that you:

  • Enjoy freedom of pain.
  • Feel revived, revitalised and gain a profound sense of well being.
  • Are able to function more effectively during the day and sleep better at night.


An initial consultation is always conducted and treatments are tailored to suit your individual needs. Treatment duration is normally either one hour for a full body massage or half an hour for a localised treatment.