Defy Time Cosmetic Clinic and Medical Spa

Holistic Therapies

Practitioner - Roberta Daniel and Karen Huxley

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Treatments

Indian Head Massage

Indian head massage is extremely relaxing and calming, it is a great stress buster. It is a seated massage in which the client remains fully clothed. It concentrates on the head, neck, face, arms and back.

Sports/Remedial Massage

This treatment is ideal for back problems, sciatica, frozen shoulders, muscle strains etc, and acute, sub-acute or chronic injuries. It is a deep massage aimed at specific areas of the body which are causing pain and discomfort. It can incorporate deep tissue, neuro-muscular, and lymph drainage techniques as well as stretches, soft tissue manipulation and home care advice.

Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasound Therapy can reduce swelling and inflammation, breakdown and prevent scar tissue formation, and relieve pain. It is a technique used to aid healing in acute and chronic injuries. Very high sound waves are produced and applied painlessly to affected areas.

Hopi Ear Candling

Thermal auricular therapy or hopi ear candling is a traditional American Indian treatment which can relieve headaches, sinusitis, hearing loss due to build up of wax, stress, snoring etc. Special hollow candles are placed in the ears and when lit create a chimney effect which gently massages the ear drum and inner ear, and also draws out wax and debris. Completely painless.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the art of blending and applying essential oils which have very powerful properties that work on the body, mind and spirit. A single oil or blend of several oils is made for the clients needs at that particular moment in time. It is a very personal blend which can be used in many ways, the most common use is by massage, but also as a bath oil, for topical application, in a vaporiser, as a shampoo, shower gel etc, the list is endless. The aromatherapy massage is a very calming, gentle soothing massage which works in conjunction with the essential oil blend. It relaxes the body and mind leaving you feeling pampered, de-stressed and well cared for.

Swedish Massage incorporating Advanced Massage

Swedish Massage incorporating Advanced Massage techniques (such as acupressure, manual lymphatic drainage and stress relief moves) is a more stimulating massage than in aromatherapy. It treats the stress that causes Headaches, migraines, ulcers, IBS, back pain, heart problems, dizziness, high blood pressure etc

It involves the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of producing effects on the vascular, muscular and nervous systems of the body. The massage can be stimulating and invigorating or relaxing and calming depending on the techniques chosen and the client's requirements.

Pedi-Paradise Foot Therapy

This is a holistic foot treatment which not only treats the feet but instils deep relaxation and stress relief. The treatment starts with a relaxing foot spa including a lovely blend of essential oils, or our deep foot soak. The lower legs and feet are exfoliated and a leg and foot massage is performed. The feet have a special foot mask applied to help detox whilst the client relaxes. The treatment is completed with a full leg and foot massage using the best deeply penetrating creams and oils. This must be the ultimate treatment for those tired and aching feet.

The Facial for Hands

The aim of this treatment is total relaxation. The hands hold a lot of tension which can cause shoulder pain and headaches. The treatment starts with a refreshing hand soak and continues with exfoliation, cleansing, toning and finally a full hand and lower arm massage using deeply penetrating creams and oils.

Reflexology

The aim of reflexology is to provide stress relief, relaxation, uplift of body, mind and spirit, and improvement in health by creating homeostasis - that is a perfect balance within the whole person - a truly holistic therapy. Reflexology is the ancient art of application of manual techniques to the foot which in turn help to treat the body without the use of drugs or surgery. Specific reflexes on the foot are stimulated in order to activate a healing process in the body.

On-Site Massage

This is a powerful acupressure massage which is a great stress buster. It is performed on a specially designed chair in which the client remains fully clothed. It concentrates on neck, head, arms, back and shoulders. The treatment consists of massage, stretches, acupressure and is very relaxing and destressing.

Reiki

This is an ancient form of healing in which the energy centres of the body are rebalanced with Reiki energy thus enabling the body to heal itself. It is a powerful non intrusive therapy which is beneficial to those with physical or emotional problems. The client remains fully clothed through out and is aided into a deep relaxation by the therapist who places her hands on or over these energy centres (chakras).