Massage Options
I am a fully qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and qualified in these styles of massages. No two massages are the same, and my massages are tailored to each individual.
Please let me know which you would prefer at the time of booking.
KaHuna / HAWAIIAN / lomi lomi
Hawaiian Kahuna massage is a unique, flowing, energetically vibrant yet deeply relaxing whole-body massage. Hands and forearms are used in long fluid strokes of varying intensity and rhythm over the whole body. The flow also incorporates stretches, under-body work, deep tissue techniques and sound vibration.
The energising effects of these stimulating movements and creative techniques are combined with clear healing intent and invocations (through chant or prayer) for positive transformation on all levels. The radiant quality of Kahuna touch communicates love, awareness, balance and compassion. It is the supportive touch that we long for, inspiring clarity and confidence that liberates us from the stresses of life.
Hawaiian Kahuna massage boosts the immune, circulatory and digestive systems, and also improves muscle tone.
“Catherine’s Lomi Lomi massage was just sublime...her technique was fabulous and energy so positive...if you would like to walk out of a massage on cloud nine then do yourself a favour and book an appointment with Urban Bliss Massage Therapy.”
Hot Stone
Smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body to help you to relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissue.
The stones are usually made of basalt, which is a type of volcanic stone that retains heat. Benefits of a Hot Stone Massage can include:
- helps relieve muscle tension and pain
- reduces stress and anxiety
- promotes sleep
- relieving symptoms of autoimmune diseases
- may decrease cancer symptons
- boosts immunity
Deep Tissue
Slower strokes or friction techniques across the "grain" of the muscle allows us to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
Is used for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems and recovery from injury.
Pregnancy
Correct positioning that fully supports your body during pregnancy massage is key to relieve the pressure of the baby on your body.
Massage during pregnancy is an essential tool for expecting mums to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, plus relieve aches and pains and decrease swelling.
Sports
A Sports Massage isn't only for athletes, but also for those who exercise vigorously or want that helping hand to keep in tip top shape. It is used to prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain the body in optimal condition. Sports massage is particularly useful for helping you to recover more quickly from workouts or injuries.
Deep and fast effleurage and pettrisage strokes are used for sports massages.