Parkview Therapy Centre

Massage

Massage is one of the oldest body therapies, which has evolved into many different types.

Evidence exists of its use by ancient cultures to promote good health and heal injuries.

It involves systematically manipulating the soft tissues, eg. the skin and muscles. The therapist can use deep, or light pressure, with techniques varying from gentle, effleurage (stroking), to more strenuous tapotement (pummelling), and stretching of muscles.

Massage can help clients who are suffering from the effects of tension to relax. The type of massage given depends on the client's reason for having treatment.Many painful conditions, such as backache, neck and shoulder pain and headaches can be relieved.

Therapists

Francesca Flynn
NMA Member

I have been practising as a complementary therapist since 1996, after spending twenty-two years in the teaching profession. As a practitioner I aim to support the body's own innate healing system in its work. I believe that complementary therapies have an important role to play, not only in improving health, but in maintaining it also. Much of my work helps clients to relax and break the cycle of stress from which they suffer. Deep relaxation encourages healing and re-energising.