WHY HAVE AN INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE ?
"Indian Head Massage is guaranteed to lift you out of the hustle and bustle of everyday stress." Harpers & Queen
"Indian Head Massage under the expert hands of Narendra Mehta is an experience not to be missed." The Entertainer

Indian Head Massage is based on the ancient Ayurvedic Healing System. It has been practised in India for over a thousand years, originally by women who used the technique to keep their long hair thick, healthy and in beautiful condition.

Champissage (Indian Head Massage) is a wonderfully relaxing therapy. The massage does not require the need to undress or use oils. So, it can be received without embarrassment, in the office or in fact anywhere there is a chair.

It provides relief from tension headaches, eyestrain, aches and pains in the neck and shoulder areas and many other stress related symptoms. It is excellent for sleep related disorders; helps to promote hair growth; soothes; comforts and rebalances your energy flow to give you a deep sense of peace, calm and tranquility. The head, neck and shoulders - all energy centres where tension is most likely to accumulate - are gently, firmly and rhythmically massaged until the pressure begins simply to melt away. This de-stressing massage, received before an important meeting, interview or exam, would leave you feeling relaxed yet alert, able to produce your best work without feeling tense or tired.

ZERO BALANCING

WHAT IS ZERO BALANCING ?
The unique touch of Zero Balancing brings a clearer flow through the body, helping to release held tension from both the body and mind, thereby inducing a deep state of relaxation. Its effect is to significantly improve physical and mental function as well as promoting feelings of well-being and optimism in the receiver.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS ?
Zero Balancing is especially effective in dealing with stress (including the normal day-to-day pressures of modern life), physical pain or injury, long term recurring patterns in the body, emotional trauma and ultimately as a powerful tool for the maintenance of well being and the prevention of "dis-ease".

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER APPROACHES ?
Zero Balancing integrates Western scientific knowledge of body structure with an Oriental understanding of energy and healing. The client lies on their back fully clothed. The practitioner focuses on evaluating and balancing key joints in the body using specific finger pressure and held stretches. The effect is to take the client's body into places of refreshing relaxation thereby inducing a profound experience of well being and integration.

HOW THE CLIENTS SEE IT ?
"Previously, I would have had a massage or gone to a chiropracter, but I've found this is more effective and less aggressive... As I can feel where the problem areas are during the treatment, if I need to I can keep working on them. Afterwards I can feel how aligned I am." Katrina Foley, ballerina, 1999.

"What lasted hours - and, less dramatically days - was a feeling of incredible well-being. I felt centered, grounded and profoundly relaxed." Wendy Bristow, Cosmopolitan, 1996.

THAI MASSAGE

THAI MASSAGE is rejuvenating and fun to receive. Clients wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing: no oils are used. Combining elements of yoga, shiatsu and acupressure, this ancient form of hands-on healing works on the meridians. Using the hands, forearms , elbows, knees and feet the practitioner works on the body using rocking, compression, pressing and stretching techniques. The deep holding and breathing create internal cleansing, detoxification and strengthening.

Thai Massage increases the range of motion in the body, loosens tight muscles and diminishes pain, and reduces swellings. It is very effective in psychosomatic and psychological illnesses.

Thai Massage is effective when dealing with chronic fatigue and related syndromes, stress related infertility and impotence, low life force. It is also very good for releasing trauma. It clears karmic blockages, stagnation and promotes healing. It is very relaxing and rehabilitating, promotes a meditative state of mind, encourages concentration and clear intention, perception and intuition.

YOGIC MASSAGE

Yogic Massage integrates and harmonises body and mind, releasing anxiety and tension. Treatment helps you to release stress, shifting physical, mental and emotional conditions. Relaxing muscles, relieving aches and pains, and calming the mind, letting you feel nourished, revitalised and relaxed. You will receive what you need, be more in control and make better decisions in your life. Yogic Massage enables you to take better care of yourself again.

Many symptoms, acute or longstanding, can greatly benefit from YOGIC MASSAGE. To name a few: food sensitivities, allergies, jetlag, backache, neck and shoulder tension, headaches, tiredness, restlessness, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, raised blood pressure, and M.S.

You'll appreciate that longstanding conditions may require regular treatment to release the accumulated patterns.

Brigette provides support and deep healing for injuries, trauma and surgery (before and after). She also works with expectant mothers through pregnancy and after childbirth. During this special time, women and their partners need to adjust and prepare for a different way of living: releasing aches, pains and anxieties, strengthening body and mind. Giving essential understanding, confidence and calm in dealing with the natural processes and changes, and for connecting more deeply with the baby and preparing for birth.

Sessions are deeply intuitive and skilled, giving you what you need.

If you practice Yoga or other forms of exercise you may experience restrictions or blockages from time to time. In individual sessions the body is aligned giving greater freedom and flexibility, allowing for greater flow of energy. Limitations are released, deepening your understanding of your body and joy of freer movement.

GYROTONICS EXPANSION SYSTEM (GXS)

The Gyrotonics Expansion System (GXS) is a unique system of equipment that incorporates movement principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tai chi. Its uniqueness comes from the fact that it involves stretching and strengthening together with minimal effort while it increases the range of motion and develops coordination.

Exercises synchronised with yoga breathing help develop body flexibility, joint articulation, stamina, balance and increased blood circulation.

The rippling, undulating, spiraling motions encouraged throughout the GXS workout help to release blockages and pent up emotions. These are stored in the body as tight muscles, still joints and generally frozen mobility or articulation. The pelvic floor is the root and seat of all our emotions. Once this is gently awoken and stimulated, the corresponding emotional stress is eased out of the physical body.

ESALEN MASSAGE

Esalen Massage from California's famous Esalen Institute, is slow and deep and incorporates many different techniques rolled into one. These are tailored to the client's needs.

The therapy integrates a blending of Swedish massage with Shiatsu, rolfing, cranio-sacral balancing, feldenkrais, polarity, lymphatic drainage, face massage, reflexology and the Trager approach.

Throughout the whole session of one or two hours, the client follows an intensive breathing programme which greatly accelerates healing changes within the body tissues to reach an ideal state. Esalen massage takes away tension built up over years to bring life and youth into the tissues of the face and body; loosens tight contracted muscles which may be habitually tensed up; and stimulates the blood and lymph to remove toxic metabolic waste that accumulates in tight congested tissues.

HOLISTIC MASSAGE

Holistic Massage restores the whole body to a balanced state, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Using the ancient massage techniques of effleurage, petrissage, kneading, cupping, hacking and tapotement, all the systems of the body are treated:

blood and lymph flow are stimulated
accumulated toxins are eliminated
stiff, tense muscles and joints are soothed and relaxed
blood circulation is improved
skin is toned
assists in the breaking down of fat
nerves are calmed and soothed
stress and anxiety are relieved
a sense of well-being is found

SPORTS MASSAGE

WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE (as opposed to simply massage) ?

Many people try to define sports massage as being "deeper" than other massages. However, this answer may beg yet more questions: sports massage may work deeper into the tissues but this is not always appropriate. Thus it can also involve gentle rubbing, or even no rubbing at all. In fact, there are times when rubbing may be harmful and in this instance, stretching may be more beneficial.

Sports massage is for active people to stay active, to keep the body in working order, and to aid rehabilitation following injury.

THERAPEUTIC SWEDISH MASSAGE

A Swedish massage has a rhythm and flow to it that is always unique. The basic techniques of kneading, rolling, compression, vibration, passive and active range of motion can be used in myriad ways by varying the pressure, timing, pace and order of use, to facilitate a wide variety of effects.

It can provide anything from soothing relaxation, or invigoration, to deeper therapy for specific physical problems It would be correct to say that one of the results is always a relaxed state of alertness and a luxuriously energised feeling.

Many of the benefits attributed to receiving a Swedish massage can be physiologically connected to the assistance given to the circulation; enhancing oxygen and fuel supply to tissues and removing any toxins that are hanging around taking up more than their fair share of the space!

If you have any doubts about your suitability for massage, just a quick phone call to NatureWorks or to the doctor should enable you to clarify your needs. Massage can be a part of regular maintenance for your body whether you are active or lead a more sedentary life, and it always provides an opportunity to check out your daily activities for an hour and check in with yourself in a safe and comfortable environment.