Remedial Massage
Restoration Phase
Reset the system relieve the pain
We begin by calming the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. Through hands-on therapy and movement retraining, we help reset your body, mind, and energy. Frequent treatments during this phase create the momentum needed for change.
Rebuilding Phase
Build your body back to normal function
Here, we restore postural alignment, rebuild foundational mobility, and rewire neuromuscular stability using movement therapy. We also begin integrating strategies to support long-term change. Treatment frequency remains consistent to support integration and habit-building.
Results Phase
Maintain, perform and thrive
In this phase, you start seeing the results of your work; greater function, resilience, and confidence in your body. We refine your performance, prevent future issues, and reduce treatment frequency as you transition into a sustainable rhythm of movement and recovery.
Relaxation Massage
Enjoy a reset for your body, mind and energy with a highly skilled remedial massage therapist who will address your aches and soothe your niggles with precision and care.
Sports Massage
For athletes of all levels seeking to support their recovery, improve performance and prevent injury. Release accumulated tension, restore optimal function and feel the rejuvenation the follows a deep bodywork experience.
Pregnancy Massage
A nurturing treatment to support and nourish the body as it changes before and after pregnancy. Delivered by a skilful and experienced practitioner who understand the unique needs of pre and post-partum mothers.
At Lionheart Integrative Therapies, remedial massage is a cornerstone of the recovery process.
It involves more than just relieving symptoms and invites a deeper listening and awareness of the body. With consistent treatments the release of tension, pain and restriction can be facilitated through bodywork.
The remedial massage therapist draws on a wealth of knowledge, employing hands-on therapies such as; active release techniques, Dorn spinal therapy, craniosacral therapy, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and stretching techniques. With expert guidance and the therapists attends to the bodies needs with precision and care.
Benefits of Massage
Physical:
Pain Relief: can alleviate pain and myofascial tension.
Improved Circulation: enhances blood flow, promoting tissue healing and detoxification.
Increased Flexibility: improves range of motion and reduces stiffness.
Enhanced Immune Function: boosts lymphatic system efficiency, aiding immunity.
Mental:
Stress Reduction: lowers cortisol levels.
Improved Sleep: promotes relaxation and better sleep patterns.
Mood Enhancement: increases serotonin and dopamine levels.
Mind-Body Connection: enhances awareness and connection between the body and mind.
History of Massage
Massage therapy has a history dating back thousands of years across various cultures. Originating in the ancient civilizations of China, India, and Egypt, massage was used for its healing properties and to promote relaxation.
The Chinese developed Tui Na, a form of massage integrated into Traditional Chinese Medicine, while Ayurveda in India included massage as a key practice for balancing the body's energies.
In Greece and Rome, massage was widely used by athletes and in public baths for its rejuvenating effects. Over centuries, these diverse traditions have evolved and merged, leading to the contemporary practices we benefit from today.