Massage at the Tranquil Loft
Massage has been used to heal mind and body for thousands of years. Some massage styles work more on freeing muscular tension and helping to heal injuries and imbalances. Others work on subtler levels as well, helping to realign the body's natural energies and bringing harmony to our mind while our bodies are soothed into a healing state.
Tranquil Loft provides a wide range of massage modalities, so you are certain to find a style which suits your needs. Drop in and visit us or contact us to discuss your particular needs with one of our friendly therapists.
Choose from one of the following modalities:
Remedial/Sports Massage
Do you have painful sporting injuries which cause frustrating down-time? Is pain from bad posture or stooping over a computer desk all day making you miserable? Whatever the reason for muscular pain, help is at hand with a soothing remedial massage at the Tranquil Loft. Our expert therapists will soon have you feeling fantastic, so that you can get back to enjoying life.
Regular remedial massages are also beneficial for improving athletic performance and promoting muscular/postural balance and flexibility.
Trigger Point Therapy may be included with a remedial massage. Trigger Points are specific points in the muscular and fascial tissues that may correspond to certain types of traditional acupuncture points. Placing pressure on these sites can release muscles tension and promote healing and relaxation.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage works on increasing blood and lymph circulation. This form of massage works on all levels of the body by relieving tension and promoting relaxation. The use of 100% essential oils heightens the experience. Each massage is tailored to your individual needs. Aromatherapy addresses mental, spiritual, emotional and physical conditions.
Traditional Thai Massage
Pain caused by postural imabalance or injuries can be debilitating and rob you of quality of life. If you're in pain but find other forms of massage too direct, you will love Traditional Thai Massage. With deep, soothing stretches, pressure point therapy and gentle all over "kneading" and compressions, you will feel wonderful as your pains disappear and balance, energy, emotions and health are all restored. This is one of the world's fastest growing treatments for promoting health.
Thai Massage originated in India over 2500 years ago. This style of massage works on the 'Sen' or energy lines which course through our bodies. It draws from Acupressure and passive Yoga Therapies and is performed on a futon over clothing. No oil or lotion is used.
Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian Massage)
Lomi Lomi is an ancient style of Hawaiian and Polynesian treatment. A Lomi Lomi massage will rebalance and stimulate your body's own natural energy flow; this allows physical, emotional and spiritual shifts to occur. The massage itself is a rhythmic, rocking flow that releases the blockages that can occur within your body. It allows the healing process and rejuvenation to take place.
Lomi Lomi can help in digestion and detoxification as this form of massage stimulates the lymphatic and circulatory system. This will, in turn increase the removal of waste from your body. Lomi Lomi also works on the musculoskeletal system, helping to relieve muscle tension and improve muscle tone.
ili ili Hot stones
Mixing the two popular styles of Lomi lomi in use today. "Traditional", which uses therapeutic with restorative techniques and "Temple" which integrates the martial arts and hula movements with the use of hot stones. This deeply cleansing and restorative for your body and mind.
Pregnancy/Infant Massage
Are the joys of pregnancy not very joyful lately? Needing a little pre-natal nurturing? Maybe it's time you visited the Tranquil Loft for a soothing, re-balancing Pregnancy Massage.
Massage during pregnancy not only relieves the tensions and discomfort caused by the extra weight and the shift in your body's centre of gravity, it also reduces swelling, calms the nervous system and reduces fatigue whilst enhancing your energy levels. Pregnancy massage reduces fluid retention, relieves muscle and joint pain as well as nasty headaches caused by stress, excess toxins and constipation. This massage is conducted gently with full body support to ensure maximum comfort.
Infant massage decreases tension and irritability. It releases both oxytocin and endorphins and therefore can assist in relieving discomfort from teething, congestion, colic and emotional stress. Benefits include weight gain, neurological development and improved digestion.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissue. The massage Therapist uses gliding and kneading techniques to precisely address muscle tension, travelling along the muscles, assessing their condition and encouraging increased circulation, whilst improving flexibility.
Reiki
Reiki means 'universal life energy' in Japanese. It is a gentle technique of laying on of hands to bring energy into the body for deep relaxation and a sense of wellbeing. The purpose of the treatment is to heal emotional, spiritual and physical pain through the transmission of universal life energy.