Many of us may consider taking time to just rest a little challenging. People usually exercise and get mental rest in an active way. However, the passive way - calming down and relaxing both the body and mind can be quite difficult to achieve. Some find it hard to even imagine "switching the head off" for a while. A massage can help us get into the desired overall relaxed state more easily. It even supports tuning the brain into so called alpha brain waves that are very beneficial and naturally occur e.g. shortly before we fall asleep.

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Massage effects:

• Deeper breathing

• Immune system boost

• Psychological benefits

• Improves blood and lymph circulation

• Balances the nervous system

• Regenerates and nourishes the skin

• Promotes overall body regeneration

• Provides relief for strained or tired muscles

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How to prepare for a massage?

Try to avoid heavier meals at least one hour prior to the massage. You don't need to starve, of course. If you feel hungry, just have "a bite". Taking a shower is recommended, as the skin tends to absorb the nurturing oil composition more easily. If at all possible, you may want to slowly divert the thoughts away from "I have to solve this and that", "I should not forget to", etc. by giving them less attention. You will benefit from the massage more if you try to be "now and there".

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After the massage:

If you feel like giving feedback, any is welcome :-) If you can, try having a calmer schedule that day, let the massage fade out slowly. Drink enough water, mineral water, milder tea. It is better to leave out alcohol and make sure you are warm enough, as you may be more sensitive to cold that day.

 

Massage is not recommended if you experience any of the following:

• extreme exhaustion

• acute, febrile and infectious diseases

• vein related diseases, such as phlebitis

• intoxication (alcohol, drugs)

• tumours and other cancerous diseases

• infections of the skin and soft tissue (some may benefit from a massage, but always consult your doctor first)

• thrombosis

• bleeding disorders such as haemophilia

• rheumatoid arthritis and gout

• bursitis

• epilepsy

• myositis ossificans

• post-stroke conditions, any abnormalities in brain blood vessels

• other cardiovascular diseases

• recent operations

• recovery stages

• psychiatric diseases

• pregnancy (generally, massage is not contraindicated, better performed by a specialist, though)

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Local contraindications to a massage (we will leave out these areas):

• areas affected by an injury or local disease (cuts, open wounds, inflammation of all kinds, bruises, ruptures, broken bones, burns, chilblains)

• artificial blood vessels (by-pass, etc.)

• varicose veins

• undiagnosed lumps, cysts, moles

 

Please do not be ashamed to mention any acute or chronic diseases, so I can customise the massage to your needs. It is of great importance that I know your current state of health. In rare cases I may ask for your doctor's approval. If you are unsure, whether a massage session is advisable in your condition, consult your doctor beforehand, please.