There are so many benefits to having a fantastic massage. Massage therapy can be a great way to reduce pain, stress or help recover from an injury. There are so many benefits to having a fantastic massage, whether you have a specific problem or not. Most things that cause pain or anxiety can lead to muscle tension and massage is a great way to help address or manage those problems. At Skelian, we have a brilliant massage therapist who is here to help you. From recovering from pregnancy to sports injuries, both of our massage therapists tailor each session to your needs, to help you relax or get back on track after an injury.
The sports massage offered at Skelian always looks at the bigger picture, encompassing the different areas of the body that need addressing. We are fortunate to have our fantastic Sports Therapist Dani, who qualified at the University of Gloucester. Dani customises her sessions to you. Using a variety of deep tissue work, stretching, mobilising, and lighter touch techniques to leave you feeling great afterwards. Deep tissue massage aims to penetrate the muscle or soft tissue fibres to release any adhesions tight muscle fibres that may be causing your pain, muscle and or joint tightness.
Typically more pressure is used during this technique, compared to a more relaxing massage, where the goal is to help reduce mental as well as physical tension.
As this technique uses more pressure compared to your standard massages, your massage therapist will ask for feedback throughout your massage to make sure the pressure is just right.
Deep tissue massage is often incorporated into sports massage techniques but is used in a wide variety of massage techniques available at Skelian. A relaxing massage always feels great. For many people it can help balance the physical, emotional, mental needs of the body. It is a mixture of gentle or deeper movements tailored to your individual needs. It may help to reduce muscular pain, tension and stiffness.
