Beauty Academy & Treatments
Massage
Massage is a great way to relax. It has many physical and psychological benefits.
Massage is a great way to relax and ease any tension. Physical benefits include:
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Relieves muscles
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Relieves tension and improves mobility
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Improves blood circulation
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Stimulates the skin and muscles
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Improves lymphatic drainage which assists with the removal of waste and toxins
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Relaxes the body and thus improves mental concentration and reduces stiffness in the muscles
Psychological benefits include feeling soothed and pampered, calming the mind, dispersing accumulated stress and emotion and creating a general feeling of calm and well being. Furthermore, sleep patterns can improve, bringing a sense of calm as sleep allows the brain to rest and process the day’s information.
The stress hormone cortisol, has also been shown to drop after a massage
Massage is an amazing way to create balance in life.
Back Neck and Shoulders
Massage techniques are used to massage your back, neck and shoulders to alleviate tension, emotional and physical stress. The above problems usually are held within your neck and shoulders, it’s the perfect option for a quick release. You will decide the pressure preferred at the start of your treatment.
Treatment time 30 mins
Full Body - Relaxation
Several different massage techniques are used over all of the body to encourage relaxation and lymphatic drainage. Please inform the therapist if there are any areas where you feel you need more attention. You will decide the pressure preferred at the start of your treatment.
Treatment Time 1hr
Full body - Deep tissue
Deep tissue massage techniques are used to break up scar tissues, break down knots and ease fibrocystic nodules. Deep tissue massage involves applying firm pressure with slow stokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and connective tissues. This type of massage can be intense but it should never hurt. It is important to breathe when the body tenses. Please inform the therapist if there are any areas where you feel you need more attention. You will decide the pressure preferred at the start of your treatment. If any pain is felt it is imperative that you inform the therapist.
Treatment Time 1hr
Treatment times vary from 30 - 90 mins
Aftercare
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Continue to drink plenty of water to flush out toxins and rehydrate the body
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Exfoliate the skin to improve its condition
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Use moisturiser to hydrate the skin
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Body brush when in the shower to improve circulation
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Eat a light meal after your treatment. For 24 -48 hrs after treatment avoid large, heavy meals and curries or other spicy foods.
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Prolong the effects of massage by having a warm bath and allowing time for further relaxation
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Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol and smoking
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Use a hot water bottle on specific areas of tension to keep the muscles relaxed
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Don’t exercise after your treatment, wait 12 – 24 hours
After Care Tips
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It can be common to feel emotional after a massage. It is important to not suppress these emotions.
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It is common to experience tiredness
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You may perspire more, produce more urine or have more frequent bowl movements
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If you have any of the above for more than 24 hours and this is unusual for you, we recommend that you visit your GP
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It is recommended that if you have a specific area that needs treating, you should have a treatment every 1-2 weeks.
If you have any other queries please do not hesitate to contact your therapist.
If there any other relevant medical conditions that you wish to seek clarity on, that you think could affect a treatment, please contact us.
Failure to follow the above advice may lead to your treatment not lasting as it is intended to.
If you have any other queries please do not hesitate to contact your therapist.
Appointments
Please arrive on time to your appointment. Clients who are late will be subject to cancellation if the remaining time does not allow for the full treatment to be carried out. In some cases a cancellation fee will be required. All appointments require a non refundable deposit. Please read the full terms and conditions prior to booking.
You will need to complete a consultation form prior to your appointment. You will also need to familiarise yourself with the appointment instructions and after care. Please let your therapist know of any concerns prior to your appointment. You must keep your therapist informed of any changes in your health when you return for repeat treatments. Failure to adhere to the before and aftercare will affect the life of your treatment.
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Complete the consultation form
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It is important to hydrate before and after the appointment
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Do not eat right before the appointment, have a light meal 1 -2 hours before the treatment
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Where possible, wear loose fitting clothes
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Where possible, shower prior to your appointment
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Request your preferences. The aim of the treatment is to ensure you feel relaxed and satisfied that your target areas have received the required attention. If you want a particular area worked on more, discuss this with your therapist. This is the same for pressure. Please let the therapist know if and where you would prefer more or less pressure. This can also be adjusted during the treatment
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Be sensible with your timing. Many of us lead busy lifestyles, but try to take the time to take a rest from your busy schedule after the massage as jumping back into a busy lifestyle can undo the benefits.
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Use the bathroom prior to your appointment