A description of what Holistic Massage is and what techniques are used to ensure that every massage is tailored to each client’s own needs.
The term Holistic refers to a comprehensive approach in which all aspects of life – body, mind and emotions – are connected and influence each other. With a holistic approach we can achieve a deeper and more lasting sense of well-being. Energetic massage is an age-old method that has been used successfully for centuries. It is a holistic therapy and an effective bodywork that promotes the free flow of energy and, among other things, reduces stress stored in the body. Energetic massage is also a multi-level approach that maintains a balance between a person’s body, mind and spirit.
We all have our own way of approaching and interacting with Life. Thoughts, events, and emotions all leave their footprints on the body and mind. We each hold and manifest our tensions in our own fashion. Our bodies respond to the choices we make as we go about our day.
Holistic Massage is all about tailoring the perfect treatment for the client at the time of the massage, catering exclusively for what you want and need when you come to see me.
There is no set routine with Holistic Massage, just careful attention to what the individual requires. I look at the causes of your tension and work with you to help restore your natural inner balance.
Fundamentally the approach with Holistic Massage is based around oil-based Swedish massage (Effleurage, Petrissage, Percussion) but you also expect an array of other techniques and moves to come into play to really clear out those corners. ♥ Deep tissue manipulation ♥ Thai massage ♥ Stretches ♥ Mobilizations of limbs and joints ♥ Breathwork ♥ Manual lymphatic drainage ♥ Energy holds ♥ Rocking ♥ Vibrations ♥ Hands-free techniques ♥ Creative visualizations
With so many different ways of working the body, each Holistic Massage is always different. A Symphony of Sensation!
Please Note: Holistic Massage is a totally safe and complementary treatment (it does not replace medical treatment) but there are some physical conditions that could be contra-indicatory to massage. If you are being treated by a GP for anything please let me know in advance.
More about Holistic Pulsing
The History of Pulsing; Pulsing was developed in the late 1970s by Curtis Turchin {a practitioner of Postural Integration} after seeing Dr Milton Trager {founder of the Trager Approach}, demonstrating his movement-based bodywork at the Esalen Institute in the mid-1970s . Turchin was inspired to develop a systematic approach that he called Pulsing. Holistic Pulsing is more than a body therapy…it is also a philosophy, a way of life.
Holistic pulsing is my favorite type of bodywork. It gives me the greatest sense of connection with the person receiving, the strongest sense of shared experience.
Children and adults will often rock themselves when distressed: there appears to be a deep comfort and security to be found in gentle movement. With its flowing and wave-like movements, Pulsing perhaps recalls a body-memory of the fetal experience in the womb, where the baby is constantly subject to rhythmic pulsation, or of being cradled and rocked during infancy.
How is holistic pulsing given?
The foundation of the treatment is a continuous fluid, rocking motion which brings a safe and child-like quality. I use the motion to tune into your natural inner rhythm and together we find a rhythmic pulse. It’s a wonderful and comforting feeling.
This rhythm may be quiet or vigorous and inevitably evolves during the session. I use stretches and passive movements, shaking, swinging, rotating, rolling and breath and voice work. It is deceptively deeply affecting work without discomfort. Emotions may surface and laughter is common.
Energy can flow to where we are blocked, rigid, or in pain.
The symptoms of blockage may be explored and gently released with inner awareness, dialogue, spontaneous movement, breath, and sound. The continual rhythm can be conducive to a deeply meditative state.
Towards the end of the session you rest for a long period while the experience of the pulsing movement is integrated and absorbed. The sense of stillness that comes at the end of a session is a totally blissful sense of presence.
A Holistic Pulsing session only is given through clothing on a massage table. The treatment is a continuous rocking motion which allows the rhythms of flowing and stillness to be deeply experienced in the body and is an extremely beneficial and satisfying way of becoming rhythmically attuned to yourself, another person and to Nature. It’s a wonderful and comforting feeling. Please note that it is preferable to wear loose, comfortable clothing for a pulsing session only.
Benefits:
♥ Releases deep muscular and emotional tension and blocks
♥ Brings an incredible feeling of enthronement and at-oneness with the body
♥ Harmonizes the body and mind
♥ Eases stiff joints, increasing flexibility and allowing greater freedom of movement
♥ Stimulates all the cells of the body
♥ Fosters deeper, easier breathing
♥ Simultaneously relaxes and energizes
Holistic Pulsing ” my favorite type of bodywork”
Holistic Pulsing is more than a body therapy… It is also a philosophy, a way of life.
One of the techniques that I apply to my massages.
Pulsing is like being rocked in the womb.
Or floating on water, inviting the body to experience the full potential for fluid freedom, ease and relaxation.
As the body’s inner flow (80% water) is amplified by the constant movement, so too are the energy blocks, due to injury, trauma, or habitual holding patterns.
Special for the elderly or people with disabilities.
Holistic Pulsing ” my favorite type of bodywork” is just one of the techniques that I always apply to my massages…
Pulsing gives me the greatest sense of connection with the person receiving,
the strongest sense of shared experience.
