Aromatheraphy Massage

Aromatherapy is a gentle healing therapy using relaxing massage and essential oils to relieve physical and psychological conditions, also enhance well-being and promote health. The term "Aromatherapy" was coined by French chemist Ren・Maurice Gattefoss・in the 1920's to describe the practice of using essential oils. Essential oils are extracted from aromatic plants (flowers, fruits, leaves, woods etc.) which have been widely recognized as beneficial for various health problems. Aromatherapy affects you physically, emotionally and also spiritually. Each essential oil has its own unique combination of therapeutic properties. These properties include anti-inflammatory, antiseptic ,analgesics, antidepressants, expectorant immune stimulants, relaxants and many more. Professional aromatherapy is a safe and beneficial to both acute and chronic conditions and for any age.

Aromatherapy works through, smell, inhalation and skin penetration. When essential oils are diluted in a carrier oil and massaged into the skin, they are absorbed slowly into the blood stream and travel around the body having a therapeutic effect according to their properties. In aromatherapy massage treatment, essential oils are primarily absorbed through the skin and also the scent of essential oils can have a powerful effect on the emotions. Essential oils are highly volatile and so they can enter the bloodstream through the lungs by inhalation during the massage. After a full consultation, Rieko will choose the appropriate essential oils in accordance to client's condition. This also relates to the client's mental and physical problems and also spiritual energy levels, skin types which are taken in account. The massage takes place on a couch. Aromatherapy massage is very relaxing and it sooth nervous system.It also stimulate the circulatory and lymphatic systems improving the supply of nutrients to the body tissues and aiding the elimination of toxins and waste products. The initial treatment includes a consultation(15-20 mins) in order to complete a confidential medical checklist, devised to establish the most appropriate treatment. Sessions can last from 30 to 90 minutes. Upon the clients request Rieko offers combination treatments (Herbal Medicine & Massage). At the end of the session Rieko will discuss any further needs you may have and provide home care advice as and when appropriate. If you are pregnant or suffer from a medical condition such as asthma, osteoporosis, arthritis, inflamed nerve,epilepsy, diabetes, high blood pressure or a heart condition, you are advised to consult your G.P. before embarking on any treatment.

Holistic/ Therapeutic massage

Holistic/ Therapeutic massage is a very effective healing massage. Massage can help speed up the body's recovery from physical and mental fatigue, stress and general aches and pains. Varies pressure and massage strokes are applied according to client's need.

Gentle/gliding stroke give a relaxing & soothing feeling, while a firm pressure massage involves penetrating strokes using the fingers, thumbs and heels of the hand. This is particularly effective on areas which suffer from chronic muscle tension, including stiff neck or sore shoulders.

Deep Tissue Massage (DTM)

Deep Tissue Massage (DTM) is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It helps to release the chronically tensed and contracted areas in the body, such as stiff necks, sore shoulders and lower back tension. DTM employs slower strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia. DTM works to unlock the fibres of muscle by breaking down and eliminating toxins, at the same time relaxing and soothing muscle.

DTM usually focuses on specific areas of tension and pain. It may cause some soreness during or right after the treatment, however, the client should feel better within a day or two. Rieko also incorporates DTM with Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release technique.

Trigger point therapy

Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Rieko often incorporates massage and trigger point therapy together. Trigger point therapy is also called myofascial trigger point therapy. Dr. Janet Travell in the United States developed it in the 1940s. A trigger point is defined by Dr. Janet Travell as: "A hyper irritable locus within a taut band of skeletal muscle, located in the muscular tissue and or its associated fascia. The spot is painful on compression and can evoke characteristic referred and autonomic phenomena". Trigger points may be associated with myofascial pain syndromes or fibromyalgia. Trigger points are very common. They are also referred to as muscle knots.
Trigger points can be caused by

Trigger points can bring on headaches, neck and jaw pain, lower back pain, sciatica, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome etc.

It is a type of massage therapy involving manipulation and stretching, which examines and treats muscles and muscle attachments in layers. It addresses surface muscles and the connective tissues and deeper ligaments and the connective tissues. The practitioner applies a firm, digital pressure in order to find the specific points causing pain and restricted movement. Trigger points can cause referred pain in specific areas. These areas have been charted and are predictable and consistent, and usually the pain is experienced in areas located away from the trigger point. A trigger point in the back, for example, may trigger pain in the neck. The neck, now acting as a satellite trigger point, may then cause pain in the head. The result of trigger point massage is the elimination of toxins and the lessening of pain in the muscles. After several treatments the stiffness of neuromuscular pain is relieved and the range of motion and circulation are improved.

Pregnancy Massage

During pregnancy our bodies go through major changes such as structural, physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social changes. Some of these changes may produce discomforts and emotional problems. Massage and aromatherapy can ease these discomforts and gives you a worm and wellbeing feeling. It also can help a mother to prepare physically and emotionally for these changes which occur during the time of pregnancy.

Possible Benefits:

No essential oils are used in the 1st trimester. During the 1st trimester no abdominal, lower back or foot massage is given.There are some contraindicated conditions during pregnancy, so Rieko suggests that you to obtain a referral or advice from your Medical doctors or midwife before your 1st appointment.

Reflexology

Reflexology is the technique of applying gentle pressure on the reflex points of the feet and hands. This brings about a state of deep relaxation, stimulates the bodyﾕs own healing processes and encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance. Anyone can benefit from a reflexology treatment and it may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. It is important to stress that reflexology does not aim to diagnose or cure. Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:

A course of several treatments is advisable to improve conditions. A client will often require four to six treatments to alleviate or overcome a specific problem. However every client is an individual and therefore each treatment plan is different.

[Maternity Reflexology]
Maternity reflexology is specifically tailored to assist with the conditions of sub-fertility, IVF Support, pregnancy and childbirth.
Sub-fertility is the term used if conception has not occurred naturally after 12 months of trying for a baby. The inability to conceive can depend on many different factors (e.g. anxiety, stress, erratic eating patterns, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, over or under exercising) and it is important that both partners are in optimum health to encourage this to happen.

Reflexology is a safe and calming therapy that helps to ease emotional and physical stress and tension.　 It works by balancing all the body systems, thereby helping to provide a healthy body in which conception can take place. Gentle pressure on reflex points balances the hormonal system and stimulates the reproductive organs to function more efficiently. Both men and women can benefit from treatments for different reasons, such as regulation of menstruation or stimulation of sperm production. Please note whilst all the therapies I offer (whether combined or used alone) have been successful, in my experience, the speediest results, for both partners, were achieved from the following combination: Herbal Remedies and Aromatherapy. Also commitment to lifestyle changes by both partners can be important in helping to achieve a successful outcome.

[During Pregnancy]
During pregnancy our bodies go through structural, physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social changes. Some of these changes may produce discomfort and emotional problems. Reflexology, massage and aromatherapy can ease these discomforts and give you a warm feeling of well being. It can also help a mother to prepare physically and emotionally for the changes that occur during pregnancy. Most women can benefit from having reflexology during pregnancy and there is NO EVIDENCE to suggest that Reflexology causes miscarriage. However there are some cases where you may be advised to wait until after the 1st trimester. There are also some conditions during pregnancy that can be contraindicated, so Rieko suggests that you obtain a referral or advice from your Medical doctor or midwife before your first appointment.