MASSAGES

massages-by-Angie-in-Chichester-West-SussexRadiance Beauty Therapy for Ladies only pride themselves in providing exceptional and a professional massage making your experience one to remember. Massage was once considered a luxury, however, the benefit of a massage is now considered a more mainstream therapy and is often recommended by doctors and other medical professionals. The Staff at Mayo Clinic recognizes massage as part of an overall wellness program. You may choose to have a full body or isolated area massage.

Angie offers a wide range of massage treatments ranging from Indian Head Massage, Swedish Full Body Massage, Back Massage and much more treatments. If you would like Aromatherapy massage using essential oils then please feel free to browse our Aromatherapy Massage section. All at very reasonable prices.

Indian Head Massage

What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is based on old Ayurvedic techniques. Indian Head massage relieves mental & physical stress, releases tension in the muscle, tissues and joints of the shoulder, neck, head and face.

Indian Head massage offers great benefits for hair & scalp apart from strengthening the hair and helps in slowing down the greying process. Indian Head massage involves kneading, compression movements over the neck, shoulder & scalp. Pressure points on the face are gently stroked.

Benefits of Indian Head Massage:

  • Good before your driving test
  • Headache
  • Migraine
  • Stress
  • Eye strain
  • Insomnia
  • Aches and stiffness

Swedish Body Massage

What is Swedish body Massage?

Swedish massage therapy is a full body massage that comes to mind when most people think about massage. One of the main aim of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart.

Swedish massage techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, gentle or firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching. Before and while having your Swedish massage session, communication is encouraged with your massage therapist so that the massage can be tailored according to your specific needs.

PLEASE TRY TO RELAX by closing your eyes and keeping communication to minimum but only what is necessary.

Benefits of Swedish Body Massage:

  • Increasing the level of oxygen in the blood.
  • Decreasing muscle toxins.
  • Improving blood circulation and flexibility while easing tension.
  • Sleeping disorders.

Back Massage

After a strenuous workout or sitting at a desk all day, or driving your car, your back muscles are likely to be tense from overuse or repetitive use. One of the most common and beneficial parts of the body for massage is the back, since the nerves run through the spine. A good back massage can help relieve lower back pain.

  • Massage therapy with oils/cream/lotion
  • Relaxes the muscles and re-energise the body
  • Wonderful treatment for your back leaving the skin more nourished.

Benefits of Back Massage:

  • Relaxation
  • Poor spine control
  • Knotted areas in the upper back
  • Stiffness
  • Postural defects
  • Excellent for relieving sciatica, fatigue and general backpain

For maximum benefit after Aromatherapy massages using essential oils, and to give them time to be absorbed through the skin, avoid bathing or showering for at least 6 to 8 hours and avoid bath oils or salts for 24 hours. as these can interfere with the effect of the essential oils.

Caffeine has stimulating effect, so avoid tea, coffee and also alcohol for the next 24hours. Drinking plenty of water is also important after a treatment to help efficiently flush toxins away. If in doubt, please do not hesitate to ask for advice.