Divine Beauty - Mobile Beauty & Holistics in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage got its name after body massage grew in popularity and spread through Europe due to the influence of a Swedish man, Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839), who developed a system of movements based on the massage techniques of the day.

Massage has a number of positive therapeutic effects upon a person, including physical, physiological and psychological benefits.

Benefits:

• Increases blood circulation.
• Helps to exfoliate dead skin cells.
• Maintains the collagen fibres which give skin it's elasticity.
• Moisturises the skin.
• Nutrients circulate more effectively.
• Improves body posture.
• Helps in the removal of toxins.
• Reduces muscle tension.
• Relaxes the mind.
• Can reduce pain.
• Improves the skin colour and tone.
• Improves joint mobility.

Aftercare and Advice:

• Avoid eating heavy meals as energy that should be used to remove toxins will be instead taken up by digestion.
• Avoid heavy exercise. Light exercise may be beneficial.
• Drink plently of water to help flush out toxins.
• Avoid fizzy drinks, alcohol and drinks containing caffeine. Herbal tea is fine.
• Try to relax as much as possible.
• Use exfoliating and moisturising products to further nourish the skin.

Contra-indications to Swedish Massage:
What is a contra-indication?

• Epilepsy. You will need to have a doctors note confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
• Diabetes.
• History of Embolism
• Recent fractures or sprains.
• Nervous System Disorder. You will need to have a doctors note confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
• History of Thrombosis. You will need to have a doctors note confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
• High or low blood pressure. You will need to have a doctors note confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
• Bruising.
• Skin disorder.
• Varicose veins.
• Cuts/abrasions.
• Heat rash.
• Swelling.
• Contagious disease.
• Recent Operation.
• Under the influence of alcohol
• Fever.
• Scar Tissue.
• Loss of tactile sensation.
• Sunburn.

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07512 088 270

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