Top to Toe Massage

Dereham Holistic Therapist - Top to Toe Massage is run by Zoë Flint, who retrained as an complementary therapist after years working in a stressful corporate environment. 

Like many in her situation she turned to complementary therapies such as Indian Head Massage to help her relax and relieve stress.

What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is a complementary therapy that employs techniques used in India for thousands of years.  Indian Head Massage concentrates on massage of the upper back, upper arms, shoulders, back of the neck, head and face.

Indian Head Massage uses a range of different movements including application of deep kneading and compression movements over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas along with gentle stimulation and stroking of pressure points on the face.  For your treatment you will sit in a comfortable chair, fully clothed and ideally wear a T-shirt or open necked shirt.

It can be said that Indian Head Massage is a truly holistic therapy that has many physiological and psychological benefits.  After treatment you will feel calm and relaxed and many of our clients say that they feel as if their whole body is balanced.   Indian Head Massage can also: 

• Improve circulation
• Stimulate immunity
• Relieve pain and discomfort
• Improve posture
• Reduce stress
• Help promote sleep
• Promote hair growth
• Improve the condition of the skin and hair
• Relieve tired eyes and eye strain
• Promote clear thinking
• Improve concentration
• Help with emotional stress, anxiety and depression
• Create a feeling of calm and balance

What is Baby Massage?

Baby Massage was developed by Vimala McClure in the 1970's following time spent working in India. The techniques used include elements of Swedish massage, reflexology and yoga.  Following the publication of a book outlining her techniques, Vimala began teaching her techniques to others and in 1981 the International Association of Baby Massage Instructors launched.  The UK Chapter of the association was set up in 1997 since which time over 300 instructors have been trained.

Baby Massage has a wealth of benefits for you and your baby and provides special bonding time for you both, away from the stresses of the every day routines.  Baby Massage can help to relieve colic, promote better sleep, soothe a fussy baby and help with postnatal depression.  All you need is your baby, a towel and some natural vegetable oil.

The best way get involved is to book one of our 5-week Baby Massage courses which are held in the Dereham Leisure Centre on Wednesdays from 12.30pm - 1.30pm.  Over the course you will learn about:

• Massage theory and methods
• Baby development related to massage
• Relaxation techniques for you
• Techniques for fussy. colicky and high need babies
• Massaging the growing child

At the end of the course you and your baby will also get a special certificate - probably the first that your baby will have been awarded!

What is reflexology?

Reflexology is a non-invasive holistic therapy that has been practiced for over 5000 years. By applying pressure to the reflex points on the hands and/or feet, the blood circulation is improved, the body relaxes and organs and glands become balanced. Doctors agree that over 75% of our health problems can be linked to nervous stress and tension. Reflexology is fantastic for relaxing and clearing these blockages.

Reflexology is not a beauty therapy; it is a clinical treatment with proven results.   Clients sit in a Lafuma recliner chair and the treatment starts with foot relaxation exercises and is completed with a foot massage. Reflexology is totally safe for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. It is widely accepted in the UK and recognised by the NHS, many GP's and hospices.

Reflexology can help relieve a variety of symptoms and health issues including:

• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Asthma
• Pre-menstrual syndrome
• Digestive problems
• Headache/migraine
• Arthritis
• Phobias
• Acne
• Stress
• Sinus problems
• Tinnitus
• Sinus and ear nose and throat problems
• Weight problems
• Cystitis
• Infertility
• Backache
• Neck tension
• Whiplash
• Sciatica
• Pregnancy

Baby Yoga, which complements infant massage, offers quality physical stimulation including flowing postures, holding techniques, movement, touch, voice and deep relaxation.  It induces a happy, care-free and lively parent-infant interaction which deepens bonding, trust and encourages healthy child development.

Benefits:-

Improved digestion and relief for colicky  babies
Balance and harmony
Helps to settle and improve sleep patterns
Enhances communication between baby and  parent
Builds confidence in handling baby
Builds trust
Improves blood flow
Strengthens muscles, keeps spine straight and  supple
Promotes hormonal balance
Specifically for Mum
Reclaims body
Realigns spine
Strengthens pelvic floor
Complete exercise for whole body
Promotes relaxation

Classes held at 2pm on Wednesdays at Dereham Leisure  Centre.

For Holistic Therapist in Dereham call 01362 851819

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