There are many different types of Massage available in today’s society, from relaxing Aromatherapy Massage to a more vigorous Deep Tissue Massage. Whatever your preference, you will be sure to find it in the city of Edinburgh.,If you are not sure which to go for, the Therapist is there to advise on what Massage will benefit you most. She will be able to do this after having a consultation with you, and discovering if there are any problems relating to back, shoulders, legs etc, or whether it is purely for the relaxation element.,Massage Therapists use various parts to their body to stimulate the body’s well being. The most commonly used are the hands and arms, where pressure is applied using fingers and lower arms to relax muscles and ease tension. Although some types of Massage even involve the use of feet, to need the skin and provide comfort and warmth. Massage is made all the more enjoyable through the use of oils, varying in fragrance and ingredients. Some oils used are to relax and soothe, while others are restorative and energizing. Depending on the oils that are used during our treatment, will have a significant result on how you feel afterwards. Below is a list of some of the Massage Treatments available:,-Shiatsu- is a combination of acupressure and stretching techniques to stimulate the Ki energy in our body.,-Deep Tissue- works the muscle in the deeper areas to rid the body of extreme tension, is Similar to Swedish but deeper,-Swedish –gives overall relaxation,-Pregnancy- is a much gentler form of massage to make pregnant mothers feel good,-Sports- aids the healing process of injuries, and helps prevent new injuries occurring,Massage Therapy is a holistic approach to healing, and maintaining the body, to release any unnecessary tension, and restore its balance. It has been used for hundreds of years in both eastern and western hemispheres to give the body well being. For many it can cure mild symptoms such as headaches or neck pain, through simply rotating pressure on the forehead temples or base of the neck area. This is the preferred option of many that are adverse to taking drugs for pain relief, and find this every bit as effective. It was once considered a luxury for the richer, well to do, but today’s generation treat it more as a necessity and work it into their routine. It has a fundamental effect on our body and minds, and is even used on distressed babies as a way to calm and pacify them.,The pressure used for massage very much depends on what type of massage you opt for, and also who’s doing it, as each individual therapist will have her own pressure that he/she is comfortable with. Once you have been several times to the same therapist, you will build up a raport and they will get to know your preferences etc. Some people like gentle, slow movements, where as others will find this of no benefit what’s so ever and prefer deep, needing movements that ease their tension. It is a personal preference, and no two people are the same, so don’t be shy or embarrassed to discuss this with your therapist. They are all professionally trained on the various techniques required for each individual treatment, but if at any point you are uncomfortable you must speak up or the therapist won’t know.,Massage has a whole host of benefits for our body and mind. It can help us to release our anxieties, improves blood circulation, helps reduce pain, can reduce our heart rate and lower blood pressure, kick starts the immune system to can help the body fight colds/flu’s etc and generally overall is good for our well being. So it’s no wonder so many of us are turning to this option on a regular basis to experience the positive factors it brings. A good therapist is worth her wait in gold, and once we find one we truly love, we won’t give her name to anyone, so protective we are of loosing them!
