Are you wanting to kick off the new year feeling stress-free and relaxed?
There’s no better way to wind down than in the midst of essential oils and calming music with a massage treatment. We speak to massage and holistic therapist, Zita Szilagyi, who offers massage therapy at Zita Massage in Norwich, about what kind of treatments are best suited to your needs, as well as the benefits of each one.
Below she outlines seven of the best treatments she can tailor to your concerns and how you can use the Booksy app to easily arrange yours:
1. Full body massage
A full body treatment does far more than relax your muscles – this massage treats bloating, breathlessness and helps to improve your general wellbeing.
So, if you aren’t concerned with a specific area and are looking to treat yourself (and your muscles), then a full body massage is an easy option to ensure everything is covered.
Benefits: refreshes skin, relaxes nervous system, musculoskeletal benefits, lymphatic detox, improves bone blood supply, improves breathing and digestive wellbeing.
2. Swedish massage
If you work long, tiring days, or live a busy life and and you're in desperate need of some down time, then this massage is just what you need.
Whilst still a full body massage, this treatment is different - the Swedish massage is a therapeutic treatment that works on the soft tissues and muscles. This will help restore your health, create a calming and balancing effect on the nervous system and leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Benefits: pain relief, increases blood circulation, aids rehabilitation from muscle injuries, increases flexibility, reduces stress and improves immune system.
3. The back, neck and shoulder massage
This is the most popular massage style, targeting the upper body, and is similar to the technique used for the Swedish massage.
If you tend to feel your stress throughout the upper part of your body and are in need of loosening some tightness and knots in your muscles, then this is the best treatment for you.
Benefits: recovery of muscle soreness, reduces migraines and eye strain and strengthens the immune system.
4. Indian head massage
If you suffer with eye strain, tiredness, hair loss, headaches or migraines, this type of massage is recommended. The Indian head massage is a form of therapy in the upper-back, arms, neck and face that can use oils if you prefer and a range of massage techniques to treat stress felt around your head.
Benefits: migraine relief, promotes hair growth, stimulates lymphatic drainage, relieves insomnia and fatigue and boosts memory capabilities.
5. Facial massage
Wanting to reduce those fine lines and give your face a youthful glow? A facial massage is great for promoting younger-looking and healthier skin as well as relieving stress, migraines, premenstrual syndrome and sinus congestion.
This treatment can be a whole massage session, incorporated into a full body massage, or be part of a facial treatment.
Benefits: improves blood circulation, reduces fine lines, lymphatic drainage and enhances skin glow.
6. Sports massage
This treatment is a deep form of soft tissue mobilisation and is used for general relaxation or fatigued muscles, as well as being tailored to any particular problem areas depending on the individual and their needs.
Benefits: relieves muscular tension, breaks down adhesions (scar tissue), mobilises soft tissue and reduces muscular pain.
7. Aromatherapy
Whilst not a massage, this treatment is a fantastic option to have before or after a massage, or on its own. It’s particularly useful for those experiencing the side effects of chemotherapy or labour.
It’s based on the usage of aromatic materials including essential oils and other aroma compounds that are designed to improve your psychological wellbeing and individual needs.
Benefits: improves sleep quality, reduces stress and anxiety, improves digestion, boosts immunity, relieves sore joints, eases headaches and helps to combat virus and infection.
You can use the Booksy app to easily book your next beauty treatment. The app will show you the different treatments and appointments available at salons and businesses in the area. This means you can compare treatments, reviews and prices all in one space.
Booksy offer 24/7 self-service bookings with automatic notifications and reminders for your appointments so you won’t miss out. Booksy is integrated within Google, Instagram and other social media platforms, so it couldn’t be easier to book, reschedule or cancel an appointment.
For more information on the treatments available with Zita, or to look at the treatments available in your area, visit Booksy. If you're a business and interested in advertising your services with Booksy, visit the Booksy business page.
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