What is massage?

Massage is a healing tool that has been around for centuries. Nearly every ancient civilization practiced massage in some form. Healers throughout time and throughout the world have intuitively and independently developed a wide range of therapeutic techniques using touch.

Here in the 21st century, we have taken the best bits from the history of massage and included modern scientific research to give your body the best chance at rejuvenating, revitalising and rejoicing! Here at Mint Health & Fitness, we have qualified massage therapists available to ease away the stresses of the daily grind, or help to heal injury.

Why massage?

There are many benefits ranging from treating chronic diseases and injuries to easing the increasing tensions of our modern lifestyles. Having a massage does more than just relax your body and mind - there are specific physiological and psychological changes which occur, even more so when massage is applied as a preventative, regular therapy and not simply mere luxury. Massage not only feels good, but it can help treat pain.

Massage promotes:

• Decreased anxiety.
• Enhanced sleep quality.
• Greater energy.
• Improved concentration.
• Increased circulation.
• Reduced fatigue.
• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defence system.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Lessen depression and anxiety.

So whatever your reason for massage (and there are many!!) the team at Mint are dedicated to offering a professional, personalised service in a comfortable setting. See you soon!