Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness.

During pregnancy massage should only be used on healthy women, with no pregnancy or medical problems, and with their doctor’s consent.

For safety reasons no firm pressure is used during pregnancy massage. The form of massage used is a gentle and relaxing combination of Thai oil and Swedish oil based massage. Treatment is adapted to each stage of your pregnancy and designed specifically for you. Every person and pregnancy is as unique as the treatment that you will receive!

Our qualified therapists take extra care to ensure our prenatal clients are comfortable. The massage itself is generally performed with you lying on your side (your head, knees and baby bump will be supported)

Benefits of Pregnancy Massage include:

• Tranquil relaxation and reduce stress.
• Relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and myofascial pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs
• Increase in blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling. • Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
• Improves outcome of labor and eases labor pain.
• Enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues.
• Provides support for the new mother with physical and emotional strains of mothering.

Good To Know:

• Avoid contrast hydrotherapy (alternating hot and cold pools or rooms). Constant temperatures are best.
• Skip hot baths, steam rooms, and saunas (traditional and infrared). Heat and sweat cause decreased blood flow (and blood to pool in your feet), which means the baby gets less oxygen, says Joel Evans, M.D., author of The Whole Pregnancy Handbook.
• Say no to body wraps, which cause perspiration and raise the core body temperature.
• Detoxifying body scrubs are a don’t. It’s possible that scrubs release toxins into the bloodstream, not a good idea when a very tiny person is sharing it! Instead: Try light body buffs for itchy and dry skin.
• Essential oils (concentrated plant extracts) are off-limits during the first trimester, according to Dr. Evans. It’s safe to reintroduce rose, lavender, and chamomile during the second trimester, as long as they’re diluted with twice the amount of carrier oil, but peppermint, rosemary, sage, and jasmine shouldn’t be used at all, Dr. Evans explains, because they can trigger uterine contractions. Some scents can also trigger nausea, so many spas offer scent-free products.
• Request a massage therapist who has been specifically trained in prenatal treatments. A qualified therapist will have completed a maternity course that teaches basics such as positioning and pressure points for pregnancy.
• Listen to your body and let the therapist know if you’re uncomfortable.
• Drink plenty of water throughout and after your spa visit.
• If you’re high-risk, check with your doctor before booking.

Couples / Duo Thai Oil Deep Tissue Massage in Brighton

(Prices are for two people)

Enjoy a Deep Tissue Massage with your friends or loved ones.

Deep tissue massage focuses on the different layers of tissue (muscle, tendons and fascia), working to relax, lengthen and release strain patterns within them, so that the body posture can realign itself.

Physical and emotional traumas can tighten and stiffen these tissues. When this happens, the body moves out of a state of natural alignment and loses its flexibility and gravitational balance.
Working deeply does not necessarily mean applying lots of pressure to the body. A light touch can also affect the body/mind very deeply. The techniques used in deep tissue massage are also applied more slowly; this is to avoid causing the recipient any pain when working deeply into the muscle and connective tissue, as well as to allow the nervous system to integrate the work.

A deep tissue massage treatment does not usually involve working on the whole body, but focuses on particular areas of the body which are presenting patterns of strain. So the whole treatment might focus on the legs and pelvis, shoulder girdle or neck, depending on where the strain patterns are evident. Releasing these areas of strain will have effects throughout the body.

Benefits:

• Releases deep muscular tension
• Realigns muscles and fascia
• Improves posture and breaks poor postural habits
• Clears energy pathways within the body
• Releases emotional tension
• Relieves pain and increases vitality

Finally, pamper yourself with a sauna session in our Brighton or Hove treatment spas at an extra fee or as part of a spa package. For this service booking in advance is required.

Couples / Duo Thai Fusion massage in Brighton and Hove

(Prices are for two people)

Relax with our signature Thai Fusion Massage with friends and loved ones.

Try our brand signature massage, a fusion of techniques and sensations. Western technique meets eastern philosophy and the result is a powerful fusion of amazing sensations and body healing results.

Thai Fusion Massage takes place on a massage table and is a combination of Hot Stones massage, Thai Traditional massage and Deep Tissue massage. The secret of the technique lies in the unique fusion of the various disciplines in one session. The overlapping strengths of each technique compound and reinforce the benefits thus multiplying its effectiveness.

Finally, pamper yourself with a sauna session at an extra fee or as part of a spa package. For this service booking in advance is required.

Couples / Duo Hot Stone Massage in Brighton and Hove

What could be better than a Hot Stone Massage in Brighton and Hove?
A Hot Stone Massage enjoyed with a friend or loved one!

We use heated smooth stones, namely ‘basalt’ which is a black volcanic rock. They absorb and retain heat well, which during the massage promotes relaxation and helps to loosen tight muscles.

Using heated, smooth stones, this type of massage penetrates deep into the muscle tissue. If you are suffering from aching joints and muscles, then a hot stone massage will increase the rate of tissue repair.

Starting with a traditional Swedish massage, the body is warmed up before introducing the heated stones. The stones are also used to target specific points along your spine, the palms of your hand, on your belly, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.

If you have inflammation or muscle injury, cold stones are sometimes used instead. Your therapist will consult with you before the message begins.

Finally, pamper yourself with a sauna session by using our ultra modern spa facilities at an extra fee or as part of a spa package. For this service booking in advance is required.

Hot Stones massage in Brighton and Hove

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. The heat is both deeply relaxing and helps tight muscles release.

The heat of the stones penetrates deep into the muscle tissue releasing toxins and increasing lymphatic drainage. The heat is very soothing for aching joints and muscles. The depth of the massage stimulates a higher rate of tissue repair.

During the massage, the therapist warms up the body with traditional Swedish massage, then massages you while holding a set of heated stones. As the stones cool, the therapist replaces it with another.

The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine, in the palms of your hand, on your belly, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.

The strokes given to the body with hot stones are generally deeper than the average traditional massage movements due to the stones density; with an estimated efficiency ten times that of traditional massage.

* If you have inflammation or muscle injury, cold stones are sometimes used.

Finally, pamper yourself with a sauna session by using our ultra modern spa facilities at an extra fee or as part of a spa package. For this service booking in advance is required.

Thai Fusion massage in Brighton and Hove

Try our signature massage, a fusion of techniques and sensations. Western technique meets eastern philosophy and the result is a powerful fusion of amazing sensations and body healing results.

Thai Fusion Massage takes place on a massage table or a Thai mattress and is a combination of Hot Stones massage, Thai Traditional massage and Thai oil massage. The secret of the technique lies in the unique fusion of the various disciplines in one session. The overlapping strengths of each technique compound and reinforce the benefits thus multiplying its effectiveness. The treatment is also offered as a couples/duo sesion.

An amazing physical experience with the signature of May Meachayaa (Lead Therapist and owner)

Finally, pamper yourself with a sauna session by using our ultra modern spa facilities at an extra fee or as part of a spa package.

Couples / Duo Traditional Thai massage in Brighton and Hove

(Prices are for two people)

Experience Traditional Thai massage with a friend or your partner.

A traditional Thai massage works by applying acupressure and assisted yoga.

You and your partner will lie on a special Thai mat and perform stretches along the energy lines of your body, known as the ‘Zen lines’. Traditional Thai massage is given over loose fitting clothes and is incredibly therapeutic.

Traditional Thai massage is especially effective for relieving back tension. It releases emotional and physical blockages, increases flexibility and opens up the joints.

Traditional Thai massage is a form of deep tissue massage, which encourages the flow of energy around the body. This is the perfect massage to enjoy with a friend or loved one.

The main benefits of Thai massage:

• Increases flexibility
• Improves muscle tone
• Increases movement of joints
• Releases tension in muscles
• Helps correct posture alignment
• Helps remove toxins from the body
• Works to combat stress

These conditions can respond well to Thai massage:

• Sciatica
• Lower back pain
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries
• Knee pain
• Heel pain
• Muscular fatigue
• Poor posture
• Stiffness in the joints
• Iliotibial band friction syndrome
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Recurring headaches
• Insomnia
• Emotional trauma
• Low self esteem
• Hypertension

To achieve full energy balancing we recommend a session of 90 minutes to 2 hours. Shorter 60 minute sessions are better suited for follow up treatments but your massage therapist will be able to advise you both. You can also enjoy relaxing music throughout the treatment.

Finally, pamper yourself with a sauna session by using our ultra modern spa facilities at an extra fee or as part of a spa package. For this service booking in advance is required.

To book call us on 01273911500

Deep tissue massage in Brighton and Hove

A deep tissue massage focuses on the different layers of tissue. This type of massage concentrates on working to relax, lengthen, and release strain patterns within muscle, tendons and fascia, so that the body’s posture can realign itself.

A deep tissue massage can be used to treat common injuries sustained by working out as well as general muscular issues. During the massage, we identify the areas in which you are experiencing muscle tightness or pinpoint potential muscular weakness, where left untreated could cause issues or injury.

Both physical and emotional traumas cause stiffening in muscles. Deep tissue massage releases toxins, relieves stress, boosts circulation as well as reduces stress and physical pain.

Our massage technique is tailored to you and your body’s needs. It is important to understand that working deeply does not necessarily mean applying lots of pressure and that a light touch can have an incredibly positive effect on the body and mind.

Benefits:

• Releases deep muscular tension
• Realigns muscles and fascia
• Improves posture and breaks poor postural habits
• Clears energy pathways within the body
• Releases emotional tension
• Relieves pain and increases vitality

At the end of your deep tissue massage we recommend enjoying a sauna session by using our spa facilities at an extra fee or as part of a spa package. For this service booking in advance is required.

Couples Thai Aromatic Massage in Brighton and Hove

(Prices are for two people)

This is a couples/duo massage, which uses aromatherapy to promote a sense of well-being and happiness.

A Thai aromatic massage uses essential oils derived from plants to improve mood as well as enhance cognitive function, boost health and prevent disease.

A Thai Aromatic Massage is an especially effective treatment for stress-related problems and a variety of chronic conditions.

This is the perfect massage treatment to enjoy together. Lie back and feel your worries and aches ebb away.

It’s important to remember that whilst this type of massage is incredibly effective in promoting good health, aromatherapy should not be used as a substitute for proper medical treatment.

Finally, pamper yourself with a sauna session by using our ultra modern spa facilities at an extra fee or as part of a spa package. For this service booking in advance is required.

Couples massage in Brighton and Hove

(Prices are for two people)

In this practice two people that can be a wife and husband, same-sex partners, girlfriend and boyfriend, or just good friends, are massaged by two different therapists, at the same time.

This massage incorporates Thai oil massage and traditional Thai massage techniques leaving you feeling total, deep relaxation.

Couples massage is also a great way to introduce a partner or friend who has never experienced massage and is apprehensive about it to this beneficial treatment.

Choose an hour of complete heaven or go for the total bliss of 2 hours! It’s fine to talk to each other through the massage if you want, or be quiet the whole time.

Finally, pamper yourself with a sauna session by using our ultra modern spa facilities at an extra fee or as part of a spa package. For this service booking in advance is required.