Frequently Asked Questions on each therapy
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Manual Therapy Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Reflexology
Manual Therapy
Q: What is manual therapy?
A: Manual therapy uses soft tissue techniques and joint mobilisation
to help readdress
musculoskeletal imbalances and injuries and help
promote healing.
Q: Would I benefit from manual therapy?
A: Yes, this therapy can be beneficial to anyone, young or old,
especially those working in the electrical, plumbing or mechanical
world, those who have to contort their bodies in unusual positions,
people who sit at computers all day, mothers carrying children and
anyone who participates in sport from novice to elite athlete.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Q: Do I need to get undressed?
A: Only the area being treated needs to be uncovered.
Q: How long is a session?
A: A session can last anything from 30 - 90 minutes depending upon
your requirements.
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Massage
Q: Do I have to get fully undressed?
A: Down to your underwear or shorts for fully body massage or half
undressed if only upper or lower body.
Q: Do I need to get undressed for seated
chair massage?
A: No, this is suitable for corporate and can be carried out at your
place of work.
Q: I suffer from allergies, what kind of
massage oil do you use?
A: The base oil is synthetic, as many people suffer from allergies,
we also use massage cream which is water based. For pre competition
winter green can be added of for relaxation lavender can be added.
One of our practitioners is an aroma therapist.
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Reflexology
Q: How long will a reflexology treatment last?
A: The first treatment includes a comprehensive consultation, all
treatments last an hour.
Q: What can I expect during a treatment?
A: When first visiting a Reflexology practitioner, a detailed medical history will
be taken. The patient will then be seated in some form of recliner chair or
similar sitting position and will be asked to remove the shoes and socks.
The Reflexologist's hands are used to apply massage to reflex areas on the
client's feet or hands. This provides a safe and sensitive method that is
effective without the use of equipment.
Q: Is it painful?
A: The particular type of massage involved requires the application of a firm
pressure using the side and end of the thumb. In some instances, the fingers may
also be employed. All areas on both feet will be massaged. Areas corresponding
to parts of the body which are out of balance will feel uncomfortable or tender
when massaged and the degree of tenderness will indicate the degree of imbalance.
The sensitivity of the feet varies from person to person and the trained
practitioner will understand the correct pressure to apply and how to interpret
the tenderness felt. The massage should not be very uncomfortable to even the
most sensitive of feet.
Q: How many treatments will I need?
A: This depends on how long you have had the condition, your age and the state of
your health. Usually six weekly treatments will be given, thereafter you may need
monthly treatments.
Q:How will it make me feel?
A: Following treatment, it is sometimes possible that the eliminating systems of
the body become more active in order to rid the body of unwanted toxic matter.
However, if treatment is correctly applied, these reactions should not be severe.
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