Massage

Aromatherapy

Throughout time fragrance, essences and pure aromatic oils extracted from fruits, leaves, barks, resins, plants and roots have been used for their healing properties, to treat ailments, promote good health, emotional well being and fragrances. These days there is a worldwide revival in the art of aromatherapy and contemporary research is beginning to understand the scientific foundations of the oils properties and applications.

Essential oils are highly volatile substances, which should be handled, mixed and stored with great care and used sparingly in accordance with the instructions of a qualified therapist. Essential oils are so versatile to use, in baths for instance to soak in or splash over and to breathe in their wonderful aromas or for use as a base oil for massage.

Massage is an effective aid to relaxation. From babies to the elderly, from sportsmen, professional workers, men and women, everyone can enjoy massage. It helps to smooth away stress, unknotting tense and aching muscles, relieving headaches and helping sleep problems. Massage improves the functioning of the body systems, promotes healing and tones muscles, leaving one with a feeling of renewed energy. However, there are occasions when it is not appropriate to massage and it is advisable to use only a trained practitioner to avoid complications.

There are different techniques, sequences and skill required in massage to manipulate, alleviate tension, muscular aches and pains though alternate form and gentle flowing strokes. A qualified therapist may use special techniques and skills, such as reflexology, shiatsu and aromatherapy in massage for additional benefit. Lotus Care believe in using techniques/ methods which are beneficial and liked by our customers. However, the services we provide are strictly with in our strict code of conduct, our clients have faith in and feel comfortable with.

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