Osteopathy & Massage

At Boyd’s Fitness Centre we have a qualified osteopath and massage therapist available on site for all your needs

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is based on the concept that all human body systems work together as a whole. They are all linked together and therefore, any disturbance in any one part can affect various other parts.

Osteopathic techniques aim at relieving aches and pains, restore functions, promote health and well-being, and give back harmony and balance to the body.

When we suffer any psychological or physical trauma, our body automatically adapts itself and seeks a new balance. Once sourced, this new balance is invariably incorrect and will probably not be the most healthy balance, and in most cases will induce a series of dysfunctions. These changes can modify in both the short and/or long term in any single, or in various functions of the body systems, and will manifest themselves like illnesses.

Osteopathy helps the body to retrieve the correct relationship between its compounds (muscles, bones and joints, internal organs and all tissues).

The Osteopath looks for the original cause, seeks to correct it, and then leave the bodily mechanisms of auto healing and regulation to do the rest.

The Osteopath uses a large range of specific techniques and works in three main fields. The three main fields in Osteopathy

• Structural
• Visceral
• Craniosacral

All kind of pains and dysfunctions such as:

• Poor posture
• Torticollis, sports injuries, sciatica lumbar and all affecting the skeletal muscular system
• Disturbances of the digestive system (constipation, ibs, hiatus hernia….)
• Stress, tiredness, energy levels, depression, anxiety…
• Headaches, migranes, insomnia, vertigos; sinusitis…
• Atm (jaw)
• Kidney insufficiency…

Osteopathy is a preventive and curative therapy

Massage

What types of massage do we offer?

Swedish Massage

Rebalancing and deeply relaxing, stress relief.

Deep tissue / Sports massage

To release deep seated tension pre or post exercise. post injury.

Traditional Thai Massage

The therapist works around the body in a meditative way, applying rhythmic compression to energy lines and points together with deep yoga type stretches.

Reflexology

Therapy working on the feet to help heal the whole person, not just prevailing symptoms.

Lymphatic Drainage

A specific massage helping against fluid retentions, detoxifying.

Hot Stone Therapy

Involves the application of water heated basalt stones to key points on the body in combination with specific massage techniques. Deeply relaxing, rebalancing, well being.

Aromatherapy

Use of pure essential oils. Gives a strong therapeutic effect both physical and psychological. Shiatsu Originates from Japan. Use of a combination of pressure and assisted stretching techniques.

CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body, therefore relieving  pain and dysfunction.  Effective for a wide range of medical problems.

Prenatal/Pregnancy masssage

Pregnancy massage is a form of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women.  The benefits are profound, including emotional support, joint pain reduction, improved breathing and relaxation.

Facial Massage

Achieve healthy younger looking skin using a combination of different massage oils designed for the face.  Increases circulatoin of fluids in your body, removes ageing skin cells and improves your overall facial skin condition.

Couples Massage

Indulge yourselves in a couples massage, a great way to relax and rejuvenate both you and your loved one.  During this massage one therapist is assigned to each individual so that massages can be enjoyed simultaneously.

Four Hand Massage

A type of massage that involves two therapists working simultaneously creating a choreographed massage or combine massage techniques with one therapist doing reflexology while another gives a Swedish style massage.

Express Massage

For those with limited time or wanting to enjoy a more economical treatment, an excellent massage is offered to disconnect and discover some relaxation in your day.

ALL MASSAGES ARE AVAILABLE POOL SIDE DURING THE WARMER MONTHS.

How can massage be medically beneficial?

Massage therapy can help you to relax, re-align and rejuvenate. There are many positive aspects to receiving massage therapy on an ongoing basis and we can all benefit from a little stress-management, especially with the busy lives we seem to lead these days. The experienced, professional therapists at Boyds Fitness Centre provide exceptional care and will design an effective personalised massage treatment to address your individual needs. More and more people are turning to therapeutic massage treatment to provide relaxation, relieve tension associated with the daily stresses of their busy lives, or simply to help maintain good health and achieve a balanced lifestyle. And of course let’s not forget how great it feels to be treated by a professional massage therapist. There are so many benefits to receiving massage therapy on a regular basis including:

Recent scientific research also proves that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions including:

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