Massage Types
There are many types of massage therapy, each comprising a variety of techniques and each achieving different results. Some aim to provide relief from tense muscles while others aim to provide relaxation.
At Ayurvedic Haven, we offer a unique selection of therapies which blends common massage types with authentic Eastern traditions.
Swedish Massage can be defined as the use of classic massage techniques to manipulate soft tissue for relaxation and holistic therapeutic purposes.
These techniques can be applied to the full body or select areas of the body, such as the upper back, lower back, neck, shoulders, arms and legs.
Deep Tissue Massage is a type of massage that focuses on the deeper layers of muscles and fascia tissue (connective tissue surrounding muscles). It helps treat pain, muscle tension, stiffness and reduced range of movement by realigning tissue back into normal form.
Hot Stone Massage Therapy is a specialist massage that uses smooth, flat, heated basalt stones that are manoeuvred and guided by the therapist along the spine, in the palms of the hands, along the legs and between the toes.
This involves a massage to the head, scalp, face, upper back, shoulders, arms and hands relieving tension and allowing improved flexibility in the head, neck and shoulders.
This is a form of therapeutic massage where the bamboo canes are heated in a specially designed bamboo heating bag , rolled and kneaded over tense tissue to work deeper than the hands alone, in combination with Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage techniques.
A Seated Massage is also known as a Chair Massage and is performed with the client in a seated position on a traditional and ergonomically designed massage chair.
It is designed to take the weight off the spine and allow easy access to the head, neck, back, shoulders and arms.