Tension Release Back and Facial Massage

Long-held tensions melt away from the back, neck and shoulders, followed by a deeply relaxing and toning facial massage.

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This deep massage is multi-faceted with the added benefits of Eastern techniques to bring you a greater release of tension. I use a combination of Trigger Point Therapy and Acupressure massage to break down pain receptors. The application of a Gua-Sha tool improves circulation and breaks down adhesions, and stretching techniques help elongate and rebalance, leaving you feeling both recharged and relaxed. This combined approach has incredible results for my clients, alleviating pain and the stresses of daily life.

What is a Tension Release Massage?

Western Swedish Massage with it’s deep releasing strokes and kneading movements are combined with the ancient Chinese technique of Gua-Sha, using a flat tool of natural stone like rose quartz to break down adhesions and increase circulation. By finding knots or areas of tightness that present pain, trigger point therapy is applied using the pressure of the fingers into these points, and breath work to alleviate contracted muscles with incredible tension-releasing results. Releasing and stretching bodywork opens up tightness at the base of the skull. This massage can help calm tight muscles so that your neck and shoulders will feel released. Deep relaxation comes from the slow strokes of the facial Gua-Sha massage, lifting and toning. By stretching and releasing the head and neck muscles this treatment is good for reducing stress, ending with some seated stretches when you are dressed before you leave.

What’s Involved?

Is It For Me?

This treatment is perfect for those suffering from tension headaches arising from the neck and shoulders. Repetitive activities and time spent in front of computers result in the build-up of tight muscles, not just in our backs and shoulders but in our jaws and faces. This is an area that we may be unconscious of becoming tense, but once treated with facial massage, it can be eye-opening how much relief this can bring and just how deeply relaxing facial massage can be.

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I had a wonderful rejuvenating massage with Anna. The space and ambiance were perfect, lovely experiencing a few different techniques and Anna’s gentle but firm pressure was a godsend. I will be going back to destress again soon.

Tension Release Back and Facial Massage

60 mins - 120 mins



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It all starts by learning what you would like from your treatment so that I can tailor the session to your needs.

FOCUS

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I will work with your body’s responses to alleviate pressure. Trigger pointing and breathwork will release tension and restore circulation allowing you to fully relax, find calm and rebalance.

REFINE

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By highlighting areas of tension we will address how a combination of stretching exercises and massage treatments can help you.

REFLECT