Mellissa Aarsen - Kumeu Massage 2.02

SPORTS/DEEP TISSUE, PREGNANCY AND SWEDISH MASSAGE

Sports

Sports massage is a treatment that isn't necessarily just for athletes - this massage focuses on prevention of injury and healing of pre-existing injuries, so it is also beneficial for anyone with chronic muscular pain or joint pain.
Each session will be tailored to your specific injury, pressure points, event preparation or recovery. A full assessment and consultation is taken before beginning your personalised treatment.

Deep Tissue

Deep Tissue massage aims to rebalance and realign the deeper layers of your body - muscles, tendons and connective tissue. The focus of the massage is on areas that are tense, working out 'knots' that form with chronic muscle tension.
Deep Tissue massage is more effective if formed on a regular basis (preferably no less that once a month), as all your muscle tension will not simply disappear overnight! if used in conjunction with stretching and exercise Deep Tissue massage can have amazing long term benefits, such as pain relief in muscles and joints, reduction in stress and anxiety, improvement in circulation and nerve function and a general feeling of well being.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy massage works like any other massage therapy, however the techniques used are tailored specifically for the mum-to-be. The methods are adapted slightly to ensure the clients shape and size is catered for with the addition of pillows and support as well as pressure.
Pregnancy massage can help with a lot of symptoms that occur during gestational period, swollen legs, muscle pain, lower back pain, joint aches, and general tension can effectively be relieved without the need for medication.
Massage is a good way to de-stress and find a deep state of relaxation - the best state for a mum-to-be.
Pregnancy massage also makes a wonderful gift - the gift of relaxation - it's priceless!

Pregnancy massage is not recommended in the first trimester

Swedish/relaxation

Swedish massage involves long flowing strokes and gentle kneading that helps relax and relieve stress and tension.
It improves circulation so your skin and organs get more oxygen, it moves fluid through the lymphatic system and gets rid of unwanted metabolic waste.
It is a great way to unwind and forget about the stresses of the day!