I think we’re all familiar with those feelings of relaxation and contentment after having a massage. And after each massage I think it’s also safe to say many of us promise ourselves to do it more often, but unfortunately in most instances this doesn’t seem to eventuate.
Self-care is now more important than ever. In a world where our lives are busy making sure you take care of yourself should be everyone’s priority. Massage is a great way to look after yourself both physically and mentally too. It has many wonderful benefits including reducing muscle tension and stress, supporting great posture, it can even help to improve skin tone and will without a doubt, increase your overall general wellbeing.
You know how wonderful you feel after having just one massage. Imagine the ongoing affects you could enjoy if you had a massage each month? The flow on effects like happiness (massage has shown to help release endorphins), boosted immunity, less muscle pain and more agility could really make a difference to your every-day life.
In fact, studies have shown many Australian’s are choosing massage and other complimentary alternative medicine as part of their health and wellbeing management. In 2018 over a 12-month period 69.2 million adult Australians visited a Complimentary Alternative Medicine Practitioner which nearly matched visits to medical practitioners (69.3 million).
With so many choices in terms of massage modalities it can sometimes be confusing as to which treatment is best for you. But it doesn’t have to be. At Whistling Kite Healing Therapies, we offer a choice of Remedial and Oncology massage, Bowen Therapy and Reflexology. Each have their own unique benefits which we’re happy to discuss to ensure the treatment is tailored for your specific needs.
Remedial massage uses firm touch and is applied over the course of the treatment. This type of massage is beneficial to help release any muscle tension, aches and pains and is a treatment that if done regularly can not only significantly reduce muscle and ligament pain it can also help to improve relaxation and wellbeing.
Reflexology is massage applied to certain points or reflex areas in your feet (or hands). Each reflex area correlates with major body organs and systems. Based on ancient methods to help activate the innate healing powers of the body, Reflexology offers some powerful and far reaching benefits that can range from increasing blood circulation to speeding up recovery time for any injuries through to helping with sleeplessness and promoting relaxation.
Oncology Massage uses a light touch technique and gentle massage designed for those who have been diagnosed with cancer. This treatment helps to minimise anxiety, pain, tiredness and nausea.
Bowen Therapy is a subtle and gentle treatment with powerful benefits. It provides a holistic type of healing as it treats not only muscle pain but the network of internal organs too. It’s almost like an internal and external body overhaul and is a treatment we could all benefit from on a regular basis.
The benefits of regular massage for your health are undeniable. With our stress levels consistently at peak levels and a population experiencing chronic pain, including a regular massage treatment into your routine might be just the relief you’re looking for.
If you’d like to begin your journey to better health get in touch with Whistling Kite Healing Therapies today. We also offer a range of other services to complement our massage treatments.
