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Bodywork Treatments with Louise Green in Kelvedon
A variety of bodywork options to suit your needs are available with Louise.
The treatments below are based around types of massage and myofascial release soft tissue therapies.
Craniosacral Therapy is also a type of bodywork on offer - it has its own page.
Louise uses bodywork with people looking for help with all sorts of issues including:
stress and tension
anxiety and depression
neck and shoulder tightness, stiffness and pain
low back problems
repetitive strain issues
headaches and migraines
jaw tension
plantar fasciitis
sciatica
knee pain
overwhelm and burnout
nervous system dysfunction
digestive issues
alleviating symptoms of chronic illness
recovery from injury and surgery
and much much more!
Bespoke Bodywork in Kelvedon
Combination of soft tissue techniques used to help you feel better and initiate change.
Louise will use any of her bodywork skills in the way that she feels will help you best.
If you want some help but not sure what you need or don't know what to book - book this!
Clinical Massage techniques, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Scar-work and Craniosacral Therapy could be used to help you release tightness and tension and explore restrictions that are causing problems.
This is a fairly focussed session, generally working on an area of the body that has been giving you problems, or an areas that might be causing/ contributing to those problems.
working on releasing the muscles, fascia, trigger points and/or any associated restrictions that seem to be involved. If there is an emotional component we work gently with that too.
This is recommended for problems such as emotional difficulties, headaches, digestive issues, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, ongoing joint issues, recovering from injuries or operations, areas that feel persistently stuck, problematic or painful.
You may be encouraged to observe what is happening in your body at times during treatment in order to connect with what is going on for you.
You may remain partially clothed for this treatment, depending on how we decide to work.
Aromatherapy oils may be used where supportive.
Louise will generally give you some self care suggestions to work on at home, ie stretching, mobilisation, using spiky massage or self fascial release balls or self massage, at the end of your session.
At least one follow up session will generally be needed after your initial appointment.
A course of sessions is generally recommended for full benefit.
Therapeutic Massage in Kelvedon
Massage to ease stress and tension and aid relaxation. Hot Stones and/or Aromatherapy can be included where beneficial. Appointments can be 60, 75 or 90 minutes.
60 minutes is generally a Back, neck and shoulder massage OR Back with head and face massage
75 minutes is generally Upper Body Massage or Back, Legs & Feet
90 minutes is generally Full Body Massage
All treatments will be adapted to your needs or what you would like to receive within the time allowed
This will be a flowing massage which varies between gentle pressure and deeper tissue work
Clinical Massage in Kelvedon
Targeted remedial treatment working to alleviate pain and dysfunction
Use of Clinical Massage techniques (similar to sports massage but without the emphasis on sport!)
Use of a variety of Clinical techniques alongside some Therapeutic Massage and maybe some Myofascial Release, looking for and releasing restrictions, tightness, tension and trigger points.
Focusses on areas of discomfort or areas creating discomfort.
You may well end up feeling relaxed but this is not the primary focus of the treatment.
Follow up or regular sessions are likely to be needed for long term issues or if you haven't received any bodywork recently.
Rest & Relax in Kelvedon
Massage, Acupressure & Healing Touch for relaxation
Head, Face, Neck & Shoulders, Hands & Feet
Restorative treatment using massage, acupressure and healing touch working on the scalp (no oil), face, neck, hands and feet (using a little aromatic oil/balm) that will help relax the whole body and allow you to feel very peaceful, rested and rejuvenated.
We start and finish with Craniosacral Therapy techniques to help your body-mind settle
Lifting and sculpting techniques can be used on the face alongside massage to relax the muscles, aid lymphatic drainage and improve the circulation for the skin.
The Meridians or energy lines of the body all start or finish in these peripheral areas we will be working on, and accessing these points through gentle touch is a powerful way to balance the body systems, release stress and tension and improve wellbeing.
You can remain clothed and lie on your back supported with pillows and bolsters.
Blissfully relaxing treatment for all!
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Seated Chair Massage in Kelvedon
Massage, trigger point work and acupressure treatment to the upper body
Eastern style massage treatment to the Upper body in a specially designed chair. Deep Pressure, muscle release, trigger point work and styles such as tapotement, acupressure and energetic light healing touch can be applied as needed.
You sit with your lower legs on the pads of the chair, leaning forward into the chest rest with your face in the face cradle.
You can receive work to your back, neck and shoulders, You can also sit up and have work into your scalp, arms and hands as liked.
This massage is generally done through light clothing and no oil is generally used.
It can feel deeply relaxing and restorative, alleviate aches and pains and least you feeling revitalised with better energy flow.
Perfect for when you want a shorter treatment, great to be able to access common problem areas without getting undressed and onto the couch.
The style can be adapted to different needs but is not generally suitable during pregnancy due to the positioning.
Seated massage is often used in the workplace, at events and festivals etc. Louise can bring her chair to you for a group session or for an event on request.
Pregnancy Massage in Kelvedon
Side lying Pregnancy Massage with Aromatherapy if you would like
Massage adapted for pregnancy. You will be supported with pillows and bolsters.
Will generally be a treatment designed around your needs depending what stage of pregnancy you are at and how you are feeling in your body-mind. Great care will be taken around your safety and comfort.
Pregnancy Massage generally concentrates on helping you to feel relaxed in body and mind which can benefit you and your baby.
If there are areas of tension or discomfort that you would like focussed on that can be accommodated.
A lot of deep tissue pressure would not be appropriate generally but muscular tension in the low back, hips or neck and shoulders for example can be addressed as needed and sometimes people like more focussed work on their hands and feet for example if there is swelling from water retention.
Depending on how you want your treatment to be, we can recline you on your back for the end of the session to work on your head and face or feet and ankles for example.
If you would prefer a 60 minute or 90 minute massage session or the Rest & Relax treatment please just book and you can write a note on booking that you would like this adapted for pregnancy.
You can come throughout your pregnancy for massage and Louise can make Aromatherapy products to support you through birthing and beyond as well if you wish.
Louise can provide personalised a workshop to teach your birth partner or anyone who supports you, some massage techniques to help you feel at your best during pregnancy and for birthing if you wish.