MASSAGES

CLASSICAL MASSAGE

This massage can be performed for single parts of the body or for the whole body, according to the client’s wishes and needs.

EFFECT

• relaxes painful and tense muscles
• accelerates metabolism 
• activates the lymphatic circulation 
• cleans the organism of waste substances 
• improves blood circulation 
•  has a relaxing effect against mental and physical stress 
•  course of massage treatment will increase organism’s ability to resist diseases

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• severe cardiac, renal and pulmonary diseases 
• malignant tumours 
• Inflammatory diseases 
• contagious diseases 
• blood coagulation disorders 
• varicose veins and phlebitis 

THAI MASSAGE 

Thai massage is a whole body massage. During this massage with yoga elements, different body points are treated in the rhythm of your breathing through pressing, stretching and bending.

EFFECT

• relaxes tense muscles

• improves blood and lymphatic circulation

• improves the mobility of joints 

• normalises the functioning of internal organs 

• alleviates stress 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• malignant tumours 
• problematic varicose veins 
• artificial joints and osteoporosis 
• recent traumas and inflammatory diseases 
• severe cardio-vascular diseases 
• pregnancy

This massage is performed on a floor mat without undressing and without using oils. It is suitable to ware comfortable sports clothes.

 

THAI FOOT MASSAGE

Thai foot massage is based on reflexology foot charts of traditional Chinese medicine and stimulation of points with a stick. Oils and ointments are used with a smooth massage technique according to Indian Ayurvedic teachings. Also energy lines of feet are followed which are known from the Thai traditional massage Nuad Borarn.

EFFECT

• improves blood circulation
• improves the function of the gastrointestinal and excretory systems
• helps in the case of mental problems (stress, depression)

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• acute (viral) disease or fever
• severe cardio-vascular diseases
• tumours
• problems with leg bones (low bone density, recent traumas, a fracture less than 6 months ago)
• open wound on the leg
• skin diseases on legs (rash, inflammation)
• menstruation
• pregnancy
• alcohol intoxication
  

RECOMMENDATIONS

• do not eat much at least 1 hour before the massage
• drink 1 glass of warm water or herbal tea after the massage
  

THAI HAND MASSAGE

Thai reflexology hand massage – for alleviating local (hand and forearm) problems and reducing tension. The reflexology effect improves the balance of all body actions. Stress and depression are replaced with harmony. No previous massage experience necessary.

In comparison to the same procedure for feet, the reflexology hand massage gives faster results and has the greatest influence on the emotional state. It is also well-suited for those who do not wish or cannot be subjected to other reflexology therapies, such as the corresponding foot massage.

(EUROPEAN) ZONE THERAPY 

Zone therapy or reflexology means influencing the whole body via manipulation of various points on the soles of feet. Both soles are massaged with thumbs, fingers and knuckles in a certain order, direction and strength.

EFFECT

• calms, sooths and relaxes 
• stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation 
• relieves pain 
• improves the metabolism 
• strengthens the immune system 
• balances the hormonal system

INDICATIONS

• mental tension, stress, depression 
• headache, neuralgia, myalgia and arthralgia 
• cold hands and feet 
• gastrointestinal problems 
• thyroid functioning problems 
• allergy

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• all acute diseases 
• malignant tumours 
• pregnancy 
• artificial joints 
• cardiac stimulator

Due to a long-term effect, zone therapy is usually performed once a week (depending on the problem up to 5 to 10 times).

HONEY MASSAGE

Originate from Asia.
Honey massage starts with a back massage and is continued with other parts of the body; possible to have a partial honey massage.

EFFECT

• normalises blood pressure 
• purifies the organism from toxins 
• is suitable in case of stress and fatigue 
• alleviates joint and muscular ailments 
• skin becomes smooth and elastic

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• severe cardio-vascular diseases 
• acute inflammatory diseases 
• skin diseases 
• pregnancy 
• allergy to honey 
• excessive body hair growth (mostly men)

It is recommended that you do not eat before the procedure. After honey massage, it is advised to drink herbal tea. Honey massage may be painful.

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE

A specifically slow and gentle therapeutic massage with rhythmic pressure on the subcutaneous tissue. This massage is intended for reducing oedemas while taking into account the structure and functioning principles of the lymphatic system.

EFFECT

• helps to reduce and avoid oedemas 
• helps to remove waste substances from the organism 
• improves immunity

INDICATIONS

• oedemas (including facial and eye area oedemas, oedemas during pregnancy, post-traumatic and post-surgical oedemas) 
• chronic lymph drain disorders 
• pre and post plastic surgery therapy 
• acne 
• ulcers on legs 
• scars (will become less visible, smaller, smoother) 
• rheumatic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis 
• migraine 
• strengthens the immune system 
• loosing hair 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Absolute:

• malignant tumours 
• acute inflammations 
• cardiac insufficiency 
• thrombosis 
• unexplainable skin changes 
• severe renal diseases

Contraindications for a neck massage:

• cardiac arrhythmia 
• hyperthyroidism 
• carotid sinus syndrome

Contraindications for an abdominal massage:

• acute diseases in the abdominal-pelvic area 
• colitis 
• unexplainable pains 
• menstruation 
• pregnancy 
• constipation 

“HEAVY FEET” MASSAGE 

A caressing massage for feet, especially suitable for feet that have spasms and tingling during the night. 

EFFECT

• improves blood circulation in legs
• reduces oedemas 
  

EASTERN MASSAGE 

Different techniques from tui na, shin do, yumeiho, shiatsu and Thai massage are combined into this massage. In addition to hands, the massager will also use knees, elbows and legs.
This kind of stretching and bending massage is recommended no often than every 48 hours; since the organism gets new blood to circulate and the elasticity of the muscles is improved, it is advisable to allow the organism some time to recover and adapt. 

EFFECT

• affects energy field 

• release of stress helps to experience a state of extraordinary peace and deep relaxation 

• improves blood and lymphatic circulation and increases flexibility

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• severe cardio-vascular diseases 
• fractures 
• post-surgical period 
• previous excessive consumption of alcohol

AROMA MASSAGE 

Aroma massage is a gentle massage with essential oils – smooth, caressing and stretching movements help aroma oils to absorb.

EFFECT

• balances the organism

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• thyroid diseases 
• allergic diseases 
• inflammatory diseases 
• severe cardiac diseases 
• tumours 
• mental illnesses 
• before sunbathing 
• before or after significant consumption of alcohol 
• pregnancy of menstruation 
• blood coagulation disorders 

 

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE OF THE STRESSED NAPE AND SHOULDERS

STRESSED NAPE AND SHOULDERS, i.e. pain, numbness of hands and fingers, tennis elbow, headache, etc. caused by strain in the nape and shoulder area. The pain indicates excessive workload, muscular tension and stress and shows that it is time to do something for yourself.

The well-known Finnish aromatherapist Ulla-Maija Grace has developed a mixture of aromatic oils for the alleviation of these particular problems together with the respective massage technique.

INDICATIONS:

• pain in the nape and shoulder area
• muscular tension
• tingling sensation in fingers and hands
• tennis elbow
• headache
• muscular cramps
• mental overworking, stress

EFFECT:

• alleviation of muscular tension
• alleviation of pain
• improvement of blood circulation and metabolism
• alleviation of stress
• restoration of the capacity for work

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• pregnancy
• breastfeeding
• tumours
• intoxication with alcohol or narcotic substances
  
  

ANTI-CELLULITE MASSAGE 

Elasticity, metabolism and blood circulation of the problematic area will be restored with special techniques, and with the help of essential oils if necessary.
For attaining a beautiful result a longer-term treatment course is needed.
Also suitable for prophylactic purposes, in order to prevent the accumulation of fat. 

 

VACUUM (SUCTION CUP) MASSAGE 

Suction cup or vacuum massage is an ancient Chinese alternative treatment method. By using rubber or silicone cups a vacuum is created. Due to this vacuum, skin and subcutaneous tissues are sucked into the cup.

EFFECT

• Improves lymphatic and blood circulation and metabolism of tissues 
• decreases oedemas 
• removes toxic wastes 
• decreases muscle tensions

INDICATIONS

• neuralgia, myalgia and arthralgia 
• asthma, bronchitis 
• insomnia 
• cellulite 
• against skin ageing 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• all acute diseases 
• severe cardiac and renal diseases 
• tumours 
• varicose veins, phlebitis 
• skin diseases, ulcers, raised birthmarks 
• pregnancy 
• tendency for haematomas, coagulation disorders, anticoagulation therapy 
• mental illnesses, epilepsy 
• consumption of alcohol or narcotic substances before the massage 
• infants or people older than 80 years 
• not suitable right after a sauna 

CORN POWDER MASSAGE 

Warmed corn massage for hands.

INDICATIONS

• carpal tunnel syndrome 
• blood circulation disorders in hands 
• joint deformations in hands 

 

WATERBED MASSAGE 

Waterbed massage equipment offers almost all the advantages of thermotherapy, hydrotherapy and classical massage. When lying on the water mattress, a person will not come into contact with water, the body is fully supported and the lying position makes one feel nearly weightless. Water jets follow the basic movements of classical massage depending on the chosen mode (from calm caressing and patting to strong conical and crescent-shaped whirling). It is possible to select a body part for the massage and to concentrate the therapy to certain muscular groups.

EFFECT

• improves the overall well-being of the organism 
• facilitates general relaxation 
• alleviates muscular tensions 
• waterbed massage may be used as a supporting therapy to all physiotherapy procedures 
• warming effect increases tissue elasticity, improves metabolism and blood circulation 
• is suitable for achieving mental relaxation, for example relieving sports stress or work related stress 

 

LAVA STONE MASSAGE

Lava stone massage is an eastern healing art meant to balance the body and soul.

This procedure combines the massaging of energy centres or chakras with stone and hand as well as influencing of chakras with semiprecious stones. Pre-heated lava stones are placed on the body. When coming into contact with the skin, they pass on heat and solar energy, thereby reducing muscle tensions, expanding blood vessels, regulating digestion, metabolism and the hormonal system. Heat also opens up energy channels and releases energy blocks, thereby toning up the whole organism and balancing the energies within.

Lava rock massage is a deeply relaxing procedure that removes tiredness and stress.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• whatever condition contraindicating a regular massage
• skin diseases and skin changes that might increase due to heat and moisture
• skin sensitivity disorders
• cardiac diseases contraindicating higher temperature environments
• varicose veins
• pregnancy 

 

SEGMENT MASSAGE

Segment massage is an intensive therapeutic massage for certain areas in the back and neck, implemented dryly, in order to relieve the pain syndrome and improve the work of internal organs. Faults in spinal vertebrae and discs between the vertebrae may irritate the nervous system, affect different organs and therefore cause functional disorders of organs and pains. The aim of the massage is to improve the functioning of nerves affecting an internal organ, muscular group or skin area. After the session, therapeutic gels and balms may be used in order to elongate the effect of massage.
How is it done?
The massage is implemented on a massage table or on floor (similarly to classical massage) on bare skin and usually dryly.

INDICATIONS

• Lung diseases
• Varicosities
• Menstruation pains, sterility, menstruation cycle disorders
• Chronic constipation
• Different nervous system disorders
• Joint movement disorders
• Arthritis and joint problems
• Scoliosis (I, II level)
• Hypotonia i.e low blood pressure
• Numbness of lower limbs, cold feet
• Medium (I and II level) hypertonia i.e high blood pressure
• Bladder complaints
• Sputum in lobes of lung
• Migraine, headaches

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Acute inflammations, gynaecological inflammations
• Kidney and liver insufficiency
• Open ulcers
• Blood vessel inflammations, peptic ulceration
• Inflammations of lymph vessels and lymph nodes
• Heart failure
• Pregnancy
• Tumours

HEAD MASSAGE – honour and glory of massage technique

EFFECT 
Restores the inner calm which in its turn activates physical healing, creates balance between body and soul, decreases the level of stress hormones in the body, improves the blood supply in the scalp, metabolism and work of fat glands, relieves chronic headache.

INDICATIONS

• Ill-being
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Headaches
• Nervousness
• High blood-pressure
• Muscular tensions
• Concentration disorders
• Strengthening of immune system
• Hair falling out
• Tiredness of mental work
• Pregnancy

CONTRAINDICATONS

• Fever
• Tumours
• Thyroid diseases
• Haemorrhages and wounds
• Low blood pressure and fluctuating blood pressure
• Skin diseases in the massaged area
• State of intoxication
• Acute heart diseases
• Inflammatory processes
• Recent operations in head area 

HAWAIIAN MASSAGE LOMI-LOMI

Unique method which balances the entire organism already in the first session. The masseuse influences all organs and systems at once. The client feels as if he/she has reborn; stress, irritation and difficulties have been relieved. The person is filled with joy and the feeling of satisfaction and cleanliness. The feelings are sharpened, muscles and joints operate better. The effect of massage lies in the harmonization of metabolism processes and increasing the resistance of organism to illnesses and stress. The massage lasts for 120 min. As the process is relatively oily, we recommend the clients to use a bathrobe.


CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• Severe cardiac, renal and pulmonary diseases
• Malignant tumours
• Inflammatory diseases
• Infectious diseases
• Coagulation disorders
• Varices and phlebitis

INDIAN HEAD AREA MASSAGE

The Indian head area massage is one part of the ancient system of ayurveda healing that teaches us to take care of our bodies and prevent illnesses. The head area massage is a daily activity in India. It not only keeps the hair in good condition, but also stimulates our natural healing powers and brings harmony to our body and soul.
Champi therapy – a treatment procedure of massaging the back of the head, the neck, the face and the shoulders to affect our energy channels. The massage removes energy channel blockages that can lead to health problems. When the flow of energy through the body is hindered, the person experiences stress and pain, including tension headaches, the hair becomes thinner, men can even go bald, etc. The head area massage is good for the eyes and ears, it also cleanses the nasal cavity and the ear canals, reduces neck and shoulder stiffness, and calms you down when you experience anxiety, such as during examinations or in case of insomnia.