Each of the following complementary therapies can be used as a stand-alone therapy; however, it is often appropriate for them to be combined with one another. This is especially true of flower and vibrational essences which can be added to massage oil or in the water bath that heats the stones in LaStone Therapy.
I will often also apply essences to my clients or my own fingers when doing Manual Lymphatic Drainage when I feel this may be beneficial. My practice room is spritzed with flower essences prior to and in between treatments as a way of clearing energy and cleansing the space.
It is important that you as the client feel comfortable at all times; your privacy and dignity are respected during all therapies.
Manual lymphatic drainage otherwise known as MLD Therapy or Lymph Drainage Massage is a special type of gentle massage which encourages the natural circulation of the lymph through the body. It is now recognized as a primary tool in Lymphoedema management.
Flower and Vibrational Essences are the energies of flowers, crystals, trees, plants and/or environmental conditions which are preserved (usually in alcohol) and used to help the body heal itself naturally. The essences are intended primarily for emotional and spiritual conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress.
LaStone Therapy is the "Original Hot Stone Massage". It uses water-heated Basalt stones and cooled Marble stones in a traditional massage setting to warm, relax and at the same time invigorate the body. It can be used to alleviate both chronic and acute symptoms.
Zero Balancing is a gentle, powerful hands-on method of balancing the body's flow of energy with the body's physical structure. It was developed by Dr Fritz Smith, an osteopath, physician and acupuncturist with a respect for both Western and Eastern approaches to healing.
Therapeutic massage is the manipulation of muscles and the soft tissues of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort and stress. It incorporates the flowing elements of Swedish massage with more advanced techniques, which may involve deeper tissue work.
