Healing Therapies for Mind, Body and Spirit

Massage is the oldest form of natural healing. At  the Roman Baths, which were the site  of everyday social and business life for all members of society, massage was central to the whole ritual.  In Roman times massage was used for treating stiff and sore muscles and joints, curing disease, strengthening the constitution and improving circulation. At Turkish Bath, which are the closest modern day equivalent, massage is still very important.

Massage has in recent years, once again become a reputable and recognised therapy, thanks to an increased awareness  of and interest in complementary therapies and alternative medicine.

Here at the Indigo room we offer different types of massage to suit individual tastes. Whether you come for a relaxing massage or a deeper hot stone therapy massage we can guarantee you will leve feeling totally relaxed.

For a deeper massage or for aches and pains you can try a remedial massage, massaging deeper into the muscles to relieve aches and pains from everyday wear and tear to more specific sports injuries. 

.Massage is beneficial to all body systems and is a natural and effective way to treat both physical and psychological problems.

Physical benefits of massage
 

	Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
	Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness

Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy

	Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
	Reduces muscle spasms
	Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
	Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
	Promotes deeper and easier breathing
	Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
	Reduces blood pressure
	Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
	Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
	Improves posture
	Strengthens the immune system

	Treats musculoskeletal problems
	Rehabilitation post operative
	Rehabilitation after injury

Mental  benefits  of  massage 

	Fosters peace of mind
	Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
	Helps relieve mental stress
	Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
	Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
	Emotional Benefits
	Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
	Fosters a feeling of well-being
	Reduces levels of anxiety
	Creates body awareness
	Increases awareness of mind-body connection