Massage
Relaxation Massage – 60min $85 | 90min $120
Relaxation Massage is our most popular style. It is, as the name suggests, all about relaxing.
Relaxation massage looks after the day-to-day muscle group. The muscles used to keep us upright, and mostly the muscles used to keep the body in a particular pose (ie: in a still position at the computer or on the phone). These muscles are the body’s shallow muscles and require constant care. Relaxation is Therapeutic and Therapy is relaxing. It’s all about “switching off”.
In today’s world of Busy, busy, busy – Relaxation is commodity. For this reason, Relaxation Massage is the Massage to have on a regular basis to “switch off” and reset. Just like getting a haircut or nails done, switching off with a Relaxation Massage is now part of being well and looking after oneself.
At Life Essence we champion freedom of movement and being well and looking after oneself.
Hot Stone Massage – 60min $135 | 90min $190
Hot Stone is the most luxurious of massages.
It’s the heated part that a hot stone massage brings as the temperature works with your body from the outside in. The raised temperature of the stones get the blood flowing to the muscles because it’s how oxygen is transported throughout our systems. More oxygen = faster recovery.
Heat dilates the capillaries, bringing fresh blood to the area, which means built-up elements like lactic acid are flushed away, while healing nutrients, oxygen and new tissue building blocks are brought in. Heat is also shown to be comforting from a neurophysiological standpoint and allows for all of our stressors to decrease.
Lymphatic Massage – 60min $100
MLD or Manual Lymph Drainage is an incredibly gentle massage technique that reduces and may prevent fluid retention (oedema). It enhances the removal of toxins and cellular debris from the body’s tissues, has an analgesic (pain relieving) effect by causing the release of endorphins, supports the immune system, promotes wellness, and reduces stress. It is extremely beneficial after surgery, particularly for those suffering with Lymphoedema.
Remedial Massage – 60min $100 (Initial) | 45min $80 (follow up) | 30min $60 (follow up) | 30min $55 ADD ON
It is the techniques used that separates a Remedial Massage from a Relaxation Massage. The therapist’s aim is to identify the original dysfunction, thereby healing the cause of the disorder and easing the symptoms.
Remedial Massage is a great treatment for ailments such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, whiplash, neck and back issues, headaches, and sports injuries.
Pregnancy Massage – 60min $100 | 45min $70
Pregnancy creates many strains on the body and brings about new worries and anxieties. Massage is a powerful way to relieve these symptoms. Our
Pregnancy Bliss Massage will reduce stress on muscles and joints, relieve swelling, enhance your sleep, and increase your overall sense of well-being.
Deep Tissue Massage – 60min $100 | 90min $145
Deep tissue massage offers both physical and psychological benefits. Unlike other massage techniques that focus on relaxation, deep tissue massage helps to treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. But it can still help to you unwind mentally, too.
A 2014 study involving 59 participants found that deep tissue massage helped to reduce pain in people with chronic low back. The authors likened its effects to those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil).
People have also reported that deep tissue massage helps with:
- sports injuries
- fibromyalgia
- plantar fasciitis
- high blood pressure
- sciatica
- tennis elbow
