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Heaven Earth Natural Therapies ClinicA Balance of Traditional Chinese and Western MedicineAcupuncture - Herbal Medicine - Lifestyle Counselling - BodyTalk - Kinesiology
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Remedial / Therapeutic Massage - MyotherapyThe physical work of a hands on manipulation of muscle tissue / connective tissue in order to bring about better circulation, muscle tone, lymphatic drainage, better mobility... and relaxation
We offer many different massage techniques to meet different demands, be it for relaxation, circulation, pregnancy muscle disorders, stress, rheumatic -arthritic or for sports.
Benefits of Massage Massage is the systematic and scientific manipulation of soft body tissue. It has been used for thousands of years for relaxation and to restore and promote the good health of both mind and body.
Benefits of Massage include:
When we experience sustained stress in our daily lives, our brain responds in a manner known as "fight or flight". This signals our sympathetic nervous system, which is controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain. Muscles tighten in our neck, shoulders and back, blood vessels constrict, our eyes dilate, large amounts of energy are expended as the adrenal glands excrete hormones. When this process continues for a long time, you feel "stressed out"! Massage breaks this tension by triggering the parasympathetic nervous system (the body's way of conserving and restoring energy). Touch helps our body and mind to refocus and relax. Squeezing, stretching and kneading releases tight muscles and natural endorphin's. This results in decreased pain, decreased heart rate and a sense of calm.
IMPROVES MENTAL RESPONSE AND ALERTNESS Massage relieves muscle tension, enabling blood to flow freely and supply the body with necessary nutrients and oxygen. This increases cellular activity and improves mental response and alertness -- your whole system runs more efficiently, and you feel energised! The more massage you receive, the more supple and relaxed your musculature becomes.
ASSISTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM When the body is invaded by foreign cells or substances, the immune response is triggered. The body dramatically increases its production of T-cells and B-cells, our first line of defence. The lymphatic system, with its vast network of lymph nodes, vessels and capillaries, is also a major part of our immune system. It circulates lymph fluid throughout the body and its organs, makes contact with these foreign substances and toxins, and assists in killing them. The lymphatic system flows in part because of the contraction of skeletal muscles that compress lymph vessels and push the fluid through the body. Massage can be of significant value when normal muscle function has been lost. Massage promotes lymphatic flow through the milking and squeezing of skin and muscle tissue; mimicking muscle movement. Inhalation and exhalation also enhance the flow of the lymphatic system. Massaging the upper body releases tight respiratory muscles, facilitating more movement throughout the chest cavity and increasing lymph flow.
This type of massage is called >> Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The lymphatic System is one of our elimination channels. It is a major route for your bodies metabolic waste-disposal system. It clears toxins, unwanted proteins and waste which can not be removed by any other means from your tissues and cells. It is common to develop a somewhat sluggish lymphatic flow, causes being inactivity, consumption of inappropriate food & beverages and reduced water intake. People will often feel the results for as long as a week.
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