Pure Aesthetics by Shoba
Myotherapy
Relaxation Massage
A gentle, flowing, kneading type massage aiming to destress the body and reduce muscle fatigue. A light pressure is applied.
Therapeutic Massage
Massage techniques applied to a specific injury or area of tightness/tension/fatigue in the body. A medium pressure is applied.
Sports Massage
Has a focus more on recovery from training to remove lactic acid buildup, or perhaps focusing on a tight area of the body which needs to be more mobile for an event. May include stretching and mobilising techniques. A medium to deep pressure is applied.
Remedial Massage
A thorough massage of the body or larger area eg legs/back. Similar to Relaxation but a deeper pressure is applied.
Deep Tissue Massage
A variety of massage techniques are used with a deep pressure applied. Can be uncomfortable during a therapy session but the joints, soft tissues and muscles are much more supple and mobile afterwards.
Pregnancy Massage
Massage throughout pregnancy has many benefits, especially in the later stages when extra movement, pain relief, relaxation and postural assistance is required.
Baby Massage
Even little people love a massage. We can teach parents how to perform a massage on their baby whether it be for bonding, relief of wind, settling – touch is a powerful thing.
Cupping
Cupping has been used in Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years with many known health benefits. The cups we use are made of plastic with a pump used to create a vacuum. Cups can be made of many materials but plastic, silicone and glass are the most common. The cups are placed on specific areas of the body, suction is then applied to draw the skin into the cup. This creates a localised increase in blood flow within the target area. The cups are placed for 5 – 15 minutes either in a stagnant position or may be glided across the skin surface creating a stretching effect.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a technique now commonly utilised by many therapists. It is different to Acupuncture in its theory and application but the tools are similar. Referred to as Myofascial Trigger Point Needling, A solid filiform needle is used to treat the musculoskeletal and nervous systems of the body.