13 February
2010 Delme travelled to Chelsea
today to provide sports massage to the Cardiff City football team, see
our blog for more details.
7 February 2010 Today Mark lead another group
of Nordic Walkers from Penarth on a 2 hour walk in the Vale of
Glamorgan. Contact Mark for more details of upcoming walks and sports
massage in Penarth.
1 January 2010
Vale Sports Therapy would like to wish all our friends, family and
clients a huge happy New Year! We'd like to thank you all for your
continued support and wish you well for a fantastic 2010!
3 December
2009
If you're stuck as to what to get your loved one for Christmas or just
need an extra stocking filler, how about a gift voucher for a sports
massage treatment? For more information see our blog.
24
October 2009 Mark ran the Cardiff half marathon last week, hoping to
run a personal best time. He managed to stop the clock at 1:28:06. A
new personal best by 3 minutes!
2
September 2009 Special offer for the
month of September! See our blog for further details.
19
August 2009 Delme will be providing
sports massage to Cardiff City FC again this season. Good luck to the
Bluebirds for the remainder of the season, I'm sure with Delme's help
they will be title challengers come the end of the season.
11
July 2009 Last week Mark completed
the Austrian Ironman triathlon in a time of 11:12:45. For more details see our blog.
Deep
Tissue Massage is a
technique that
focuses on the deeper layers of
muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in
the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the
contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the
muscles, tendons and fascia. Also helps to break up and eliminate scar
tissue.
Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may
cause some soreness during or right after the massage, but if it's done
right the client should feel better than ever within a day or two. Deep
Tissue Massage is often used in combination with other massage
procedures such as those used in Remedial and Sports Massage.
Indian
Head Massage has been practised in India for over 1000 years.
Traditionally the techniques were restricted to the head and hair, to
improve scalp and hair condition of Indian women. Nowadays a system
incorporating the upper back, shoulders, neck, upper arms and face, has
evolved in the belief that these are important energy centres in the
body and by treating these the whole body can benefit.
Indian
Head Massage is a safe, accessible, and convenient therapeutic
treatment that can be performed either in the clinic or the workplace.
Treatment can provide instant relief from tension and stress symptoms
and induce a state of calm, peace and tranquillity and also promote
high levels of alertness and concentration.
This
simple yet effective therapy uses a variety of techniques to
manipulate soft tissue. It is performed with the client in a seated
position, usually through light clothing and without the use of oils.
The therapist uses a range of different massage pressures and rhythms
to stimulate the head, neck, and upper back and shoulder area. A
typical massage will last between 15 and 45 minutes.
Indian
Head Massage provides relief from aches and pains, promotes a
healthy scalp and hair, and helps induce relaxation and a feeling of
well-being. Other physical and psychological benefits include:
General
and specific relaxation of muscles, providing immediate relief.
Fibrous
adhesions (knots and nodules) can be broken down.
Loosening
of the scalp.
Relaxation
of the whole body.
Dispersal
of toxins from tense, knotted muscles
Improved
circulation of blood and increased oxygen uptake.
Stimulation
and improvement of the circulation of the lymphatic system.
Help
in the relief of eyestrain and tension headaches.
Excellent
for disturbed sleep and insomnia
Help
with mental tiredness and tension.
Improved
concentration.
Relief
from mental and emotional stress.
Cost
Indian
Head massage (30 minutes)
£18
On-site
massage is an effective
way of offering the benefits of massage
in the workplace and other public areas. A growing number of businesses
are now providing this facility to their employees as part of an
overall employee health and benefits programme. Studies show that
reducing stress in the workplace translates to a reduction in sick
leave, an increase in morale and a more productive workforce.
An
On-site massage can be both relaxing and invigorating, helping to
relieve stress and muscle tension and to renew energy levels. It is a
short (15 to 30 minutes) massage with the client sitting in a special
portable massage chair. The client remains fully clothed and no oils
are used.
Treatment
is based on a traditional Chinese Acupressure sequence, which
incorporates gentle movements and pressure, applied to areas of the
head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands. On-site massage has the
same beneficial effects as other massage, these include:
With
today's high pressure living and working environment more and more
people are suffering from stress-related illnesses, including back
problems, repetitive strain injuries and other postural and physical
problems caused by sitting at workstations for long periods of time.
Receiving massage, especially in the workplace, helps create awareness
in the recipient of their posture and their body in general making them
more receptive to healthy attitudes and ideas.
