The definition of Holism “Holistic” means whole.
Holistic massage is a therapeutic massage of the whole body using Swedish techniques it is a hands on therapy that aims to address the body as a whole emotionally, physically and mentally.
The treatment focuses on tense and stressed-out muscles and aims to clear the mind.
Throughout history we have used our hands to give comfort, and healing to one another. Touching is contact, warmth, reassurance that we are not alone, affirmation of our sense of being and self-worth, this simple way of communicating is something that we all do naturally everyday of our lives.
Our sense of touch is registered by our skin, our largest and most sensitive organ. The intent that goes with touch makes all the difference to its effects.
The minute as therapists we place our hands on another persons body, we begin to treat both mind and body. The experience of being nourished and cared for and allowing ourselves a “Healing” touch, raises our self- esteem, creates trust and openness and can sometimes facilitate the release of blocked emotions and tense muscles to relax.
For those not wanting or not feeling comfortable having a whole body massage especially if this is the first time you have received a massage treatment, this treatment can be broken down into areas of the body that the client feels the most comfortable having massaged, for example the back, neck and shoulders or the legs and feet.
