Holistic
A holistic approach treats the body as a whole, and a holistic massage practitioner takes into account a client's emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
Massage
Massage is the therapeutic application of touch using a range of movements or strokes upon the skin, muscles and joints.
Therapeutic means that the massage aims to stimulate the self healing abilities of the body and return it to a state of inner balance or 'homeostasis'.
A holistic therapeutic massage is an individual massage treatment that is specifically tailored to each client. A true holistic massage is unique, following no fixed routine and focusing on more than just superficial aches and pains. For a holistic practitioner like Claire, a wide range of massage techniques have been mastered, including gentle massage, stretches, vibration, percussion, relaxation work, passive joint mobilisation and very deep tissue techniques. Flexibility in applying this breadth of knowledge is paramount since their appropriateness must be determined by the client's needs at that particular time.
© 2010 Claire Davis - Holistic Therapeutic Practitioner
