Relaxation Massage
The core of the practice. Rhythmic pressure, kneading and joint work along the muscle lines — firm, but always at a pace you can breathe through.
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Qigong Meditation
Short, direct and surprisingly effective on a stiff neck.
A smooth-edged tool drawn along the tissue to release surface tension and heat. Brief, effective, and it does leave marks for a few days.
A rounded tool is drawn firmly along the muscle in short strokes. It is over quickly and the change is usually immediate, particularly around the neck and upper back.
Like cupping, it reddens the skin for several days. We will always tell you before starting if a session is likely to leave visible marks.
What it helps with
- Neck stiffness that limits turning your head
- Upper back heat and tightness
- Early signs of a cold, in the traditional reading
Before you book
Avoided over broken or irritated skin and if you bruise easily. Reddening lasts three to five days.
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Other treatments
Fascia Release
Sustained pressure on specific points rather than broad strokes. Quieter than it sounds, and often the one that shifts something long-standing.
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Fascial Maneuver
Suction cups used to draw stagnation out of tight, congested tissue. Usually added to a tui na session rather than booked on its own.
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