As a Very Special Treat we can arrange a lovely Massage for you at Cissy's Cottage.
Beverly, the owner of Cissy's Cottage, has a sister Nichola who is an accredited Complimentary Therapist.
Nichola is qualified in Indian Head Massage, Swedish Massage, Hydrotherm Massage (on a water matress !) and Reflexology techniques.
If you book Cissy's Cottage and would like to really pamper yourself why not talk to Beverly about booking yourself a session at the cottage.
The prices range from £15 - £40
This special pampering is only available at Cissy's Cottage and none of the other cottages.
What is Massage
What is it used for
Massage is often used to alleviate stress and aid relaxation, to relieve pain and to facilitate healing from injury.
What does it involve?
Touch is used to locate areas of stiffness, pain or tension and then various techniques involving pressure, friction or stretching of the skin are used to promote circulation and release tension. Oils or powder may be used to enable smooth, flowing massage movements.
How Does it work
Massage of the skin and underlying tissues increases circulation of blood and lymph fluids, which is thought to increase oxygenation of the tissues and aid the removal of waste products.
Massage is believed to stimulate skin receptors and the nervous system triggering the release of `feel-good' chemicals, known as endorphins, that help us relax. It may also help `block' pain signals.
What's the evidence?
Studies have shown that massage may help relieve stress, anxiety and pain, especially back pain and fibromyalgia (a condition with painful, stiff and tender muscles and joints) and can lower blood pressure and heart rate.
It's been shown to give short-term benefits to those undergoing chemotherapy, by relieving anxiety and depression, and to offer some help for certain physical conditions such as constipation and menstrual pain.
Swedish massage
This covers a range of techniques applied to the skin using oils, including effleurage (stretching and relaxing superficial muscles), petrissage (kneading and squeezing deeper muscles and tissues), friction and compression (rubbing and `holding' the tissues to break down scar tissue and relax muscles), tapotement (rhythmical movements and tapping performed with the edge of the hand or heel of the palm to increase blood circulation) and vibration (rhythmical movements for releasing tension and boosting circulation).
Hydrotherm Massage
You float on a bed of warm water and experience a complete body massage - but you don't have to turn over!
Your whole body is supported in perfect spinal alignment. The usual disruption of turning over halfway through your treatrment is avoided. The sensation of floating and the feeling of warmth envelops you.
The relaxing warmth of the Hydrotherm System promotes an immediate sensation of well being. The gentle heat of the water helps to soothe painful areas allowing the Therapist to work more deeply with less discomfort for the client.
Through water displacement rather than through physically lifting the client, Hydrotherm permits the therapist to work using the client's body weight as the source of pressure, facilitating a deeper, more holistic massage technique.
Indian head massage
This is based on the ayurvedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years. It provides Indian families with relaxation and healing on a daily basis, as well as playing a part in rituals such as weddings and births, not to mention everyday events like a trip to the barber.
How does it work?
The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders.
What does it involve?
The client, fully clothed, sits in a massage chair for the treatment. The therapist uses a range of different movements including application of deep kneading and compression movements over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas. In addition, the therapist will also gently stimulate and stroke pressure points on the face. The session will usually last from twenty to forty-five minutes, and most therapists like their clients to sit quietly for ten or twenty minutes once the massage has been completed.
What is it good for?
Indian head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis. Clients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate.
What are the benefits?
Indian head massage helps increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow, frees knots of muscular tension, relaxes connective tissue, and aids in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products. It is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension.
