At Le Spa Massage, we bring customers a unique combination of Western and Eastern benefits. Western massage methods focus on the stimulation of different soft tissues in the body, while Eastern methods focus on assessing and restoring the vital flow of energy through “meridians” or energy channels. It also delicately blends the use of deep […]
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This treatment is a combination of standard deep-tissue massage techniques and cupping therapy. WHAT IS CUPPING THERAPY? Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine and has been around for thousands of years. Cupping is based on the belief that certain health problems can be caused by stagnant blood and poor energy flow through […]
Read MoreWHAT IS REMEDIAL MASSAGE? Remedial massage is the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist in rehabilitation, pain and injury management. It aims to treat the original cause of customer’s pain as well as the symptoms by using a range of specialised techniques that include […]
Read MoreThe Lymphatic System In our body, the lymphatic system is built of a network of organs and tissues consisting of delicate nodes, vessels and tubes. Its function is to collect and eliminate waste produced by cells, along with toxins, bacteria and viruses. As these substances go through the lymphatic system and nodal areas, there are […]
Read MoreDifferences between myofascial cupping and traditional cupping Traditional cupping therapies use vacuumed cups combining with compression and negative pressure applied to the area being treated. Myofascial cupping has its roots in traditional cupping methods with some scientifically-informed changes. Myofascial cupping target skeletal-muscle immobility and pain by treating contracted muscles, encouraging blood and lymphatic flow, and […]
Read MoreStretch and herbal compress massage combines stretching and herbal compression that can help to harmonise the body, loosen blockage and improve flexibility. These combination will truly reawaken the body’s energy flow. Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or stretched. The result is a feeling […]
Read MoreMany people have heard about the benefits of massage. However, it seems the massage is not a necessity – the touch is not necessity. In fact, the massage can affect to musculoskeletal, nervous and circulatory-lymphatic systems as stated by NCCIH. Furthermore, the touch in massage works tension out of muscles, also relieve stress, anxiety and […]
Read MoreWhat Is Trigger Point? A trigger point, also known as knot, is a palpable area in the muscle caused by stress, muscle overuse, inflammation, trauma, electrolyte imbalances, structural imbalance, improper stretching, infections and nerve pain. Some trigger points can result in pain due to decrease in circulation, increase in muscle contraction, spasm and increase in […]
Read MoreWhat Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition due to pressure on the median nerve which runs through the forearm and palm and supplies the impulse to the thumb muscle. This results in painful disorders such as pins and needles, numbness, weakness, tingling sensation and pain (especially at night). The […]
Read MoreAmy Claussen recently completed her training at Le Spa Massage Academy. She was a very good student and we would have been happy to have her come back and work for us. But the best news is that Amy has just been employed at a local massage clinic, not far from her home. So now […]
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