Using natural volcanic, basalt stones the application of heat increases blood flow to the muscles and creates more elasticity within the tissues. In addition it allows the therapist to work deeper but also produces a calming and therapeutic effect of easing clients pain.  

Myofascia is the multi-layered connective tissue that wraps around and through all the muscles in the body. It supports, stabilises and connects everything in your body from the tips of your toes to the top of your head. Myofascia can become tense leading to restricted muscle movement and blood flow. Myofascial release involves stretching, moving and separating the fascia to permit free movement of the muscle and promote healthy lymphatic drainage. MFR is essential for the treatment of pain. By helping to release restrictions in the fascia you allow the body to realign and rebalance. 

A trigger point can be defined as a small area of tightness within a muscle which forms a tight band or knot within the contracted tissue at the source of pain. When a muscle over-contracts it prevents its ability to relax. This results in a restriction in the blood flow, oxygen starvation in the muscle tissue and a build up of metabolic waste products which lead to pain and tenderness being felt. Often the pain can refer away from the trigger point and be felt in other areas of the body. Trigger points will cause referred pain in a predictive pattern. Successfully treating trigger points can greatly reduce pain and irritation. 

A massage technique that uses sustained pressure to apply slow, deep, broad strokes effectively targeting the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissue. The benefits of deep tissue techniques includes helping to break up scar tissue that may have formed following an injury and to reduce tension within the muscle and its structures. 

To achieve the best results in the treatment of pain and prevention of injury, stretching is most effective when carried out following heat application, fascial work and trigger point work. The type of stretching used will be based on the clients presenting condition and the outcome they are trying to achieve. The different types of stretching include passive stretching, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), AIS (Active Isolated Stretch) or Myofascial Stretching. 

To get the most benefit from your treatments, self-care advice is given at the end of the session. This will be tailored to your individual needs and requirements. This may be in the form of stretches you can perform at home to increase flexibility, range of movement or to help improve functional, daily tasks like getting an item down from your top shelf or reaching down to tie your shoe-laces. It may also be the suggestion of breathing and meditation techniques to help with relaxation and mindfulness or advice and referral to classes that would be helpful such as yoga, Pilates or T’ai Chi.