SENIOR WELLNESS

Massage Therapy & Aging - "The Timeless Benefits of Massage"​

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What is massage?

• Massage therapy is a comprehensive interventioninvolving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body with the purpose of giving a therapeutic effect.

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• Massage therapy is used to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment physical function or relieve pain. It is a clinically orientated health option which achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomfort stemming from stress, muscular overuse, many chronic pain syndromes as well as helping to maintain good mental health.

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Why do seniors seek massage therapy?

• The most common reason cited by seniors for seeking this type of care/ massage therapy is for musculoskeletal, specifically low back pain however massage therapists are also able to provide a multitude of treatments for other aliments you may be experiencing

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• Some of the key benefits of massage therapy for seniors are increased balance and coordination decreased risk of falls, relief from effects of Arthritis, increased range of motion in spine and extremities, pain relief and general well-being.

 

• Massage therapy is useful in the management of many specific musculoskeletal conditions especially those involving postural dysfunction or overuse injuries.

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Massage Therapy- Revitalising your body and mind.

Therefore, Massage therapists are soft tissue experts who can utilise a wide variety of techniques and strategies to help you achieve your desired Wellness goals. Regular visits from your massage therapist should be a key component of your Wellness lifestyle. In addition to relieving and preventing specific conditions regular massage therapy can help your body function at an optimal level expressing vibrant function and your body realising its full healing potential.

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Shanti Soul is built on generations of family knowledge on how to treat the body holistically. I will continue to work, taking into consideration my family traditions, values & up to date modern techniques to ensure you receive the very best wellness treatment.

Before I decided to enter the world of Holistic therapy I worked in Health and social care starting as a care worker and working myself up to a registered Operational house manager.

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I have worked with Adults with Learning & Physical difficulties & the Elderly including Dementia care.

Further I have experience in communicating with individuals that either have lost the ability too or are unable communicate in a conventional manner.

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Touch therapy or Massage therapy has been proven to help & support individuals in not only providing physical relief to aliments but also to feel a sense of connection to someone, feel loved, nurtured & cared for.

I also provide treatments in ‘End of life’ & ‘Cancer Wellness’

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‘’Improve the quality of care for your residents
by offering massage services to your resident care packages. ’’