Massage Therapy

at Rivers Health & Beauty

 

Both Philip Sutton and Michelle Parsons are experienced Sports Massage Therapists who bring with them a high level of knowledge in injury rehabilitation. Michelle trains and races at elite level in triathlon and duathalon, competing around the world. Phil played rugby for 18 years representing Evesham, Worcester and the County.

 

Sports Massage
Sports Massage is deep tissue massage that efficiently treats injuries. It removes blockages and damaged cells, speeding up recovery and encouraging complete healing. Regular massage ensures that small injuries are treated before they reduce performance. Lack of movement and incorrect use of muscles reduces oxygen supply, resulting in pain. Remedial Massage increases blood supply to soft tissue and to the spine, as a lack of blood supply to the spine can be a significant cause of chronic back pain. Sports Massage may be beneficial to many people not just athletes as muscles adapt over time depending on the postures and stresses we put them through.

 

Full Body Massage £45.00 (allow 1 hour)

Part Body Massage £38.00 (allow 45 mins)

 

Indian Head Massage

Helps increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow, frees knots of muscular tension, relaxes connective tissue and aids in the elimination of accumulated toxins & waste products. It is good for reducing the effects of stress and tension.

 

£25.00 (allow 30 mins)

 

Swedish Massage

The manipulation of the soft tissue of the body most often performed with oil using various techniques including stroking, vibrations, shaking, effleurage (light long stroke), petrissage (circular manipulation), tapotement (percussive techniques) and rocking.

 

Full Body £35 (allow 1 hour)

Back & Shoulders £30 (allow 45 mins)

 

Thai Herbal Compress Massage

The compresses are soaked and steamed then used on the body by patting, pounding or rolling them onto the skin. The warmth of the treatment eases aches and pains and soothes away stress and tension.

 

£45 (allow 1 hour)

 

Hot Stones Therapy

The heat from the stones relaxes muscles and increases the blood flow to the area being worked on which is said to further accelerate the healing process. This increase in circulation and the relaxation of the muscle is also claimed to aid in mental relaxation.

 

£45 (allow 1 hour)

with facial £55 (allow 1 hour 30 mins)