Holistic Massage Clinic

What is Holistic Massage?

'Holistic' comes from the Greek word 'Holos' meaning whole. Massage is a sensitive communication through touch. Therefore when someone receives a Holistic Massage their treatment is tailored specifically for them to treat the whole person not just the body.

What are the Benefits of Holistic Massage?

Holistic Massage is known to have beneficial effects on every body system.

These are just some of the most common positive effects:

• Muscle relaxation
• Reduced pain
• Improved blood circulation
• Reduced blood pressure
• Boost to immunity
• Relaxation
• Moisturising and softening of the skin
• A “feel good” factor
• Reduced impact of stress on some body systems
• More efficient excretion of waste products
• Improved tone in breathing muscles
• Deeper breathing
• Improved quality of sleep

Who is the Massage Therapist at St Joseph's Hospital?

Sr. Marianne has been a Sister of St. Joseph of Annecy involved in various healthcare ministries for 20 years. She did her nurse training at the University of Wales College of Medicine obtaining a first class honours degree.

The use of touch in care and healing is very important to Sr. Marianne who has now returned to St. Joseph’s Hospital to offer healthcare in a different form. She studied with Quantum Metta School of Massage in London to achieve credit in her diploma to become a holistic massage therapist. This involved enhancing her knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathologies related to massage treatments as well as closely supervised practical sessions.

Firmly believing that health is “physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (World Health Organisation -1946) she now brings her commitment to care of the whole person to this new ministry of holistic massage.

What will happen at my appointment?

Sr. Marianne will conduct a thorough consultation at the first appointment.

She will then use her knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to develop a plan of care which is personal to each client after consideration of their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual states. This also enables her to identify any contraindications (reasons massage would not be advisable).

She works with the client to promote holistic health and well-being so aftercare advice is given to enhance and sustain the benefits received from the massage leading up to the next appointment.

Clinic Days:

Wednesday / Thursday / Friday First Saturday of the month

TREATMENTS:
 
Every client will have a free consultation combined with their first appointment to ensure specific treatment can be planned to promote health and well-being. Please allow 10 minutes for this.

Full Body Massage including Face
(1.15hours)

Back, Neck and Shoulders
(1 Hour)

Short Massage
(30 Mins)

GIFT VOUCHERS ARE AVAILABLE

Clients are reminded that a charge will be made for missed appointments without prior notice.

If you would like further information about the service or would like to make an appointment please contact us on 01633 820299 or email: mail@stjosephshospital.org.uk