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Aro-healing makes use of Touch Therapy where there is Therapeutic Physical Contact (TPC) between therapist and patient—the type of contact one would find between a nurse and her patient—communication through Vibratese!
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Full Body Massage promotes relaxation and improved sleep, eases the symptoms of stiff, tired joints, encourages improved circulation and speeds up digestion. Massage can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, plus they can simply unwind and relax. If you have experienced these forms of dedicated massage you will report that you find the treatment soothing and relaxing.
The skin’s natural functions will be stimulated improving the condition of the skin and the warmth created will help relax the body physically and mentally. Full Body Massage technique involves a sequence of movements working superficially and deeper into the tissue layers.
What to expect?
As no two people are alike, the body massage routine will be tailored to the client’s needs. If you are apprehensive about a massage treatment and the stigma attached to it, you will need re-assurance. A professional Massage Therapist will offer this treatment respecting your modesty at all times. You are covered in towels, which are turned back to reveal only the area to be massaged at the time. Areas massaged in a full body massage are normally back, legs (back and front), arms front of shoulders and optionally abdomen.
Why a Full Body Massage?
The full body massage is a very relaxing and soothing massage. It is given to people who want to unwind and relax! By only calling a reputable, established therapist you will receive true treatment and relaxation.
Holistic Therapies such as Indian Head Massage aim to treat the whole person and not the symptoms of the disease. It can improve blood flow to the head and neck, which increases the distribution of nutrients to encourage healing throughout the body. It works on both the physical and psychological levels.
Indian Head massage does not diagnose or cure, but promotes the mental and physical conditions necessary to foster positive good health and prevent ill health.
Treatments can be carried out at home or in the workplace in a convenient quiet location. The client remains clothed at all times, which makes the treatment an ideal solution for workplace attendance, and will give immediate relief from workday stress.
Indian Head Massage is a traditional Indian technique of treating the upper back, neck, shoulders, face and scalp, with the patient remaining clothed. The techniques were originally developed by women who used oils, such as sesame, coconut and mustard oil to help keep the hair strong, lustrous and in beautiful condition. In India, a head massage is traditionally performed as part of the treatment given by barbers and masseurs and is commonly performed on street corners, markets and the beach. In Western Society, Indian Head Massage has been adopted to treat symptoms of stress and fatigue in the workplace. This form of treatment can be carried out on patients. fully clothed at their place of work in an office environment.
How does it work?
The techniques used represent a de-stressing program for the whole body. To massage the head and shoulders, energies become rebalanced and a general feeling of relaxation will be achieved.
What does a treatment involve?
Treatment is carried out to the upper back, across the shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp and face, with the patient remaining fully clothed and seated in a chair. Because the treatment is non-invasive, it may be undertaken anywhere.
The therapeutic benefits of Indian Head Massage last long after the treatment. The short- and long term benefits are individual, varied and cumulative and can help:
• To relieve eyestrain and headaches
• To improve concentration
• To relieve physical and mental fatigue
• To improve joint mobility
• To relieve stress and muscular tension
Apart from an Indian Head Massage being relaxing, it can also be an invigorating and refreshing experience. The patient often reports a ‘balanced’ feeling of peace and calm and usually feels alert and revitalized following a treatment.
Oxygen Chamber Therapy is a common way to describe the combination of Ozone and Steam Sauna Therapy. Ozone, or “activated oxygen”, is introduced into a special steam sauna cabinet where it is then absorbed transdermally (across the skin) of the sauna occupant. The result is a health effect on the occupant that combines the beneficial oxygenation and detoxification effects of both Ozone and Steam Sauna Therapy.
• Triple Ozone infusion
• Anion light therapy.
• Digital Control Monitor and Digital Pad for Ease of Use.
• Heart rate monitor.
The digital adjustment of the Steam allows patients with heart conditions to be safely treated.
The combination of Ozone and Anion light therapy combines the detoxifying power of ozone, while rejuvenating the skin and stimulating healthy cell growth.
Light therapy or phototherapy consists of exposure to specific wavelengths of light using LED (light-emitting diode) lamps, for a prescribed amount of time. It has proven effective in treating acne vulgaris, seasonal affective disorder, and is part of the standard treatment regimen for delayed sleep phase syndrome. It has recently been effective in non-seasonal depression.
Research has been done to claim benefits for skin conditions such as psoriasis.
The major detoxification therapy categories are: fasting, specific diets, vitamin therapy, colon therapy, chelation therapy, and hyperthermia.
Detoxification therapies—self-directed fasting to intravenously-administered synthetic drugs. None should be undertaken without medical supervision.
Although there is limited research data available to prove that detoxification therapies work, proponents report lower blood pressure, reduction in blood fat levels, and better vitamin and mineral absorption as benefits.
While there is no doubt that processed food contains additives and preservatives, that drinking water is far from pure, and that air is contaminated, more scientific studies need to be performed to prove that a particular therapy can purify the body of these toxins.