Massage Benefits

Massage Benefits

Massage has been considered beneficial for more than 5000 years. It was used in the Far East to recover from illnesses as well as by Romans and Greeks to help injured warriors to recuperate faster. Massage is composed of different techniques, from kneading to effleurage, from petrissage to cupping. The therapist chooses the most appropriate movements to be applied to the body, accordingly to the client’s need. Usually massage engages two types of reactions: mechanical responses as a result of pressure and movement as the soft tissues are manipulated, and reflex responses in which the nerves respond to stimulation.

Here are some of the most well known benefits of massage therapy:

Massage enhances flexibility of the muscles due to muscular relaxation; Furthermore, it improves muscle tone and balance, reducing the physical stress placed on the bones and joints. It increases blood circulation bringing more oxygen and nutrients into the muscle. This lessens muscle fatigue and soreness. It promotes swift elimination of toxins and waste products from the muscle.

In addition, massage helps decrease oedema by increasing lymphatic drainage and the elimination of waste from the system. Also, regular massage may help strengthen the immune system, due to an increase in white blood cells. Massage stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping promote relaxation and decreasing stress. It stimulates sensory receptors: this can either excite or soothe nerves depending on the techniques used.

Massage can result in improved elasticity of the skin, vaso-dilation of the surface capillaries helping to improve the skin’s colour, enhanced circulation to the skin, improved nutrition to the cells and encouraging cell regeneration. Massage can generate a feeling of well-being and improved self-esteem, endorse the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, which stimulates digestion, and diminish stress and anxiety by relaxing both mind and body.

Paolo Andrea Dalla Fina
www.londonserenity.com

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage is possibly one the best treatments you can give yourself. Stress tends to tense up your muscles and physiologically, when your muscles are tense they tend to block the affluence of oxygen and nutrients, building up toxins in the muscle tissue.

During a Deep Tissue Massage the therapist will work specifically on some areas, liberating built up knots, assisting muscle tissue release and helping your body to get the oxygenated blood to circulate correctly. As you might well know, the best way to clear your body from toxins is to drink loads of water as the water naturally flushes away what the body doesn’t need. We suggest you drink plenty of water after a Deep Tissue Massage to quickly increase the innate ability of your body to divest the toxins.

Technically, Deep Tissue Massage is a massage procedure that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue also called connective tissue. Typically, therapists use their fingers, hands, forearms and elbows, going over the muscle fibres to release the accumulated tension. Deep strokes are applied as well as a precise local work to best sooth the muscle. This type of massage is analogue to Swedish massage. Mostly the difference lays in the fact that Deep Tissue Massage concentrates on more specific areas and might create some soreness or discomfort after or during the massage itself. We advise you to always make your therapist aware of the intensity of the pressure you are able to receive.

Like any massage, Deep Tissue Massage is often considered therapeutic and remedial, as well as relaxing. We suggest you always tell your therapist if you suffer from any allergies or health related conditions, if you are pregnant, or if you have any joints’ issues to avoid any complications.

London Serenity team is highly qualified and experienced in Deep Tissue Massage, as well as other massages such as Swedish Massage, Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Thai massage, Shiatsu Massage, Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage as well as Onsite Massage and Indian Head massage. London Serenity therapists can treat you from the comfort of your home, hotel room, or from your work place and during your events.

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Paolo Andrea Dalla Fina, Company Director. London Serenity Ltd. London

Website: http://www.londonserenity.com/

email: paolo@londonserenity.com

Services: where do we go

Hotel Serenity
London Serenity is at your service whether you are a guest in a hotel, or a Spa Manager.

Hotel Guests:
No need to book a Spa, the Spa will come to you. London Serenity is pleased to offer you a wide range of classic and bespoke massages directly to your room. If you just checked in to the hotel and are feeling tired from the journey, we can be there for you in no time for a relaxing and detoxifying massage. In the morning, you can enjoy a nice treat in your room, perhaps with your partner, with our Morning Serenity massage, or enjoy the benefits of rosemary and pine essential oils to recover from a long night with our Hangover Serenity Massage. In the evening, we offer you Chill Out Serenity massage to release the stress and tension of the day, and our Pre-Party Serenity Massage to get you ready to your glamorous evening. For further details on our massages, please check the Therapies section of the website.

Spa Managers:
If the Spa in your hotel is fully booked, London Serenity will help you take on those extra bookings by offering you the services of our best therapists, who are highly qualified and experienced in luxury massage, having worked for top London Hotels for many years.

Home Serenity
Why go out to look for a luxury treatment if London Serenity can bring it to your doorstep? Whether you are looking for a classic massage such as a full body Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, or reflexology, or whether you are willing to try our bespoke massage therapies and aromatherapy treatments, such as morning serenity, hangover serenity, pre-party serenity, evening serenity, chill out serenity, our massage therapists will be there for you from the convenience of your home.
With aromatherapy oils burning in the background of the room, chill-out music playing, our therapists with their designer outfits will create the moment and will transport you to it. Our massage tables are extremely comfortable, and all you need to provide us with is fresh towels.
For further details on the available therapies, please visit the Therapies section on the website or call us on 0207 000 1888 to request a brochure.

Event Serenity
If you are looking for an innovative theme for your next corporate party (Christmas party, Annual party, …etc), or you have a marketing or advertising event, or you are simply holding a special party in your home and want to create a nice ambiance, London Serenity is there for you to add that special touch. We will help your guests feel at ease and relaxed through a combination of short treatments specifically designed for each event.
Please email us your enquiries to contact@londonserenity.com, providing us with the nature of the event, and an approximate number of guests. We will get back to you with a price quote and with our ideas, and collaborate with you to achieve best results.

Corporate Serenity
Office On-site massage can help boost your employees’ morale, and reduce stress levels at work, and decrease absenteeism. Your employees’ general well being will dramatically improve, and their performance/productivity is bound to increase! Don’t forget also that having massage available to your employees is definitely an attractive plus to your recruits! A range of therapies is available, to enquire about our Corporate Serenity service please call us on 02070001888 or email us on contact@londonserenity.com.

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