MASSAGE THERAPIST

Jennifer is a trained massage therapist and available for sports massage in Belfast and Portrush. Sports massage is effective for dealing with injuries such as back pain, tight and overworked muscles in legs and shoulders. Regular sports massage every few weeks helps and prevent and treat injuries. Allowing you to enjoy your chosen sport and perform better. It helps keep the athlete tuned up and prepared for the next race or hard work out.

Pre-event massage warms up the muscles improving circulation and muscle performances while post event massage speeds up recovery allowing the athlete to train again sooner with less pain and fatigue and leads to greater flexibility, increased strength and fewer injuries. Post event massage should be given before stiffness sets in.

Jennifer is available for full body massage in Belfast and Portrush. The main benefit of a full body massage is to elicit the relaxation response its also great for circulation. Full body massage has a positive effect on the body’s physiological and psychological functions supporting general health and well-being and providing an ongoing healing process.

Highly successful in treating conditions such as:

• tension headaches
• insomnia
• high blood pressure
• depression
• anxiety
• muscular and skeletal problems
• backache
• arthritis
• digestive disorders
• stress related abdominal pain

What is hot stone massage? Smooth river stones of various sizes, shapes and textures are used in the palms of the therapist’s hands to apply pressure during massage and can also be placed on or under the body at strategic points. The stones can be hot or cold. Jennifer does hot stone massage in Belfast and Portrush.

Benefits of hot stone massage:

• encourages blood circulation
• softens tight muscle tissue
• promotes relaxation
• reduces swelling and inflammation and cools tissue (cold stones)

Aromatherapy is an ancient healing art using essential oils extracted from herbs and flowers, which has been revived and verified by scientific research. Applied to the skin or inhaled, each oil or combination of oils addresses a particular ailment such as a specific emotional disorder, organ disfunction, skin problem…lots o benefits for example:

• Indigestion
• insomnia
• anxiety
• depression
• menopausal distress
• coughs and sinusitis
• circulation and lymphatc drainage

Reflexology involves applying pressure to maps on the feet, hands and outer ears which ressemble the shape of the human body can relieve pain and dramatically help the healing process in the corresponding area in the actual body. Research has found crystalline deposits at the nerve ending sites on the hands and feet which reflect disease in the corresponding organ or area in the body. Applying pressure systematically to areas of the feet clears blocked energy channels and increases circulation, helping to clear toxins and can have the same effect as a full body massage. Reflexology is very beneficial as part of your regular self care routine.

As a result it is beneficial for a wide variety of complaints :

• neck, shoulder and lower back pain
• allergic reactions
• headaches
• sleep disorders
• digestion
• sinus and respiratory problems
• circulation
• stress
• hormonal imbalance

Shiatsu comes from Japan and is over 1000 years old. It follows the principles of Chinese medicine but uses finger pressure rather than acupuncture needles. The technique uses varying pressure to balance specific pathways (meridians) in the body. In a shiatsu session, the client lies on a mat on the floor fully clothed and the therapist moves about the client’s body applying pressure and stretching and exercising meridians encouraging a deep state of deep relaxation and a sense of inner peace and harmony.

Benefits include:

• relief from tension
• muscle pain
• headaches
• fatigue

Tuina or Chinese massage techniques include stroking, pushing, grasping, pressure, palm-rubbing, twisting, pinching, rubbing, rolling, tapping, stretching, kneading, lifting and holding. Techniques are applied through clothing to stimulate acupuncture points and effect blood circulation. Benefits similar to Tai Massage or Shiatsu. Great for pressure points.

Tuina or Chinese massage techniques include stroking, pushing, grasping, pressure, palm-rubbing, twisting, pinching, rubbing, rolling, tapping, stretching, kneading, lifting and holding. Techniques are applied through clothing to stimulate acupuncture points and effect blood circulation.

Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s focus will be very much on her own body, it’s structural changes and the growth of her baby. The body adapts itself to its increasing burden and these changes are often accompanied by discomfort, pain and swelling. Massage can help soothe these aches and pains and help the mother deal with the hormonal changes occuring in her body.

Massage during pregnancy and after childbirth can be extremely beneficial in the treatment of:

• aches and pains caused by poor posture and carrying extra weight
• swelling and fluid retention
• uncomfortable tightness
• constipation
• gas
• nausea
• indigestion

Using the chair makes massage accessible in different locations like the office or events etc.

A massage chair can be used instead of a massage table in a restricted on-site environments such as the workplace. Chair massages are usually slightly shorter and leave clients revitalised and ready to return to work.

Other benefits of chair massage include:

• reduces the mental and physical effects of stress
• reduces the adverse effects of sitting for long periods of time in the same position
• relieves physical problems associated with repetitive tasks such as keyboard use
• relieves tension headaches

Energy balancing involves light-hand placed techniques that are used on the body with the intention of healing. This healing art is particularly good to use on areas you can’t physically touch for example over fractures, tooth ache or abdominal pain. Also called reiki and is used to balance the chakras.

The bamboo cane makes an excellent massage tool for deep tissue massage. It releases tight muscles and can be applied to pressure points. Bamboo massage can be used directly on skin with oil or can be used through clothing.

Looking for a healthy and fun way to entertain your family or friends over the holidays? Or fun Birthday or Hen Party ideas? Why not ask Jennifer to come along and do some yoga or massage. Chill out, de stress and get rid of all those aches and pains!