Massage Therapies

What is Massage?

Massage is a form of tissue manipulation which has developed over thousands of years. From ancient China to present-day Europe it has been used for the promotion and restoration of health.

Massage is the use of hands, or mechanical means, to manipulate the soft tissues of the body, particularly muscles. It can be used for RELAXATION, STIMULATION or REHABILITATION of the whole body or parts of it. It promotes suppleness of the muscles, improves circulation and reduces stress.

What are its main benefits and effects?

Massage is:

• soothing: touch is known to be soothing and comforting and massage uses touch to soothe and relax the body. Since 75% of disease is thought to be caused by stress, massage, which reduces stress, may well improve health.
• stimulating: the systems of the body are stimulated and activated by massage. It therefore encourages improved circulation, aids digestion, waste removal and neural communication, invigorates and relaxes muscles thus preventing spasm and stiffness, speeds up skin desquamation and promotes cell regeneration.
• instinctive: when we knock or hurt ourselves we often use our hands to rub or touch the affected place. Massage is an extension of this natural and instinctive method of soothing aches and pains.
• comforting: touch is natural and comforting. People of all ages use touch to gain a sense of security and well-being and consequently massage has psychological as well as physical benefits.
• universal: most people, from children to adults, can benefit from massage treatments.
• safe: massage is a non-threatening, non-invasive and natural therapy.

Massage treatments available:

Holistic massage: a form of Swedish massage and the most common form of massage therapy which takes into account not only the whole body but includes the mind and spirit. The therapist uses long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion.

Deep Tissue massage: this is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, lower back tightness and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as in holistic massage, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

FULL BODY MASSAGE:                                75 minutes €60

BACK, NECK & SHOULDERS MASSAGE     45 minutes €35

HANDS & FEET MASSAGE                           30 minutes €25

These are a few examples of massages and costs available. Please also refer to our SPECIAL OFFER page where there are always offers available.

Why not add a SPA session to your treatment and enjoy our Hot Tub and Sauna.

Treatments can also form part of individual, couple or group’s retreats or breaks at Burren Life Balance.

Contact us to discuss your own personal requirements.