Massage therapy involves the rubbing and kneading of soft tissues and muscles. This is to promote healing and enhance a person's health and well-being.
It is thought the term 'massage' originates from the Greek word, 'Massein' meaning 'to knead'. It is also linked to the Arabic word, 'mash' which means to 'press softly'. Both aptly describe the treatment, which is now used in healthcare, beauty therapy and sports.
There are more than 250 variations of massage and bodywork therapies used today. Despite the differences between each modality, all of them involve touch and manipulation techniques to move muscles and body tissue. The aim is to relieve stress, tension, pain and a whole host of other ailments.
FaceByLouise offer a variety of massages to target different parts of the body using various massage techniques to achieve the best results. Louise can taylor a massage to suit your needs of target specific muscle groups.