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Therapies at Thrive
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. Soft tissue is connective tissue that has not hardened into bone and cartilage; it includes skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia (a form of connective tissue that lines and ensheathes the other soft… [Read More]
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Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurvedic massage seeks to promote harmony and balance in the body by freeing constrictions within the facial muscles and connective tissues. In addition to detoxifying your face, Ayurvedic face massage helps your facial muscles relax from their contracted state. It removes any stress induced blockages that are present in the muscles and in doing so,… [Read More]
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Swedish Massage
Massage therapists use massage oils to facilitate smooth gliding strokes. Swedish massages use firm but gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and create other health benefits. To learn more, click here.
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Auricular Acupuncture
This is quite simply acupuncture done on the ear which involves the insertion of superfine needles into specific points on the body. Once inserted the needles can be manipulated to stimulate the body for healing effects. To learn more, click here.
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Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage is an invigorating, revitalising and uplifting treatment working on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face. Indian head massage (or “Champi” in Hindi) is a practice that originated over a thousand years ago in India, where it stemmed from a tradition of family grooming. Indian mothers used to massage their daughters’ hair… [Read More]
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Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to bring about a balance in the body’s systems. Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to conditions involving stress or improving emotionally related conditions. The Essential Oils enter the body by two main routes; The olfactory system – triggers the central nervous system when inhaled The skin – permeates through… [Read More]
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Reiki
It is an invisible, gentle energy that works by balancing a person’s energy system, promoting the body’s own natural ability to heal. The practice of Reiki is an original method of healing, developed by Mikao Usui in Japan early in the 20th century Reiki’s natural healing energy works on every level, not just the physical, and… [Read More]
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Reflexology
Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is a form of bodywork that reflexes these areas. Is based on the principle that there are reflex points in the feet (hands, ears and face) that… [Read More]
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Centre for Health & Wellbeing
Thrive House
116 Bloomfield Avenue
Belfast
BT5 4AE
Telephone - 028 9543 4300
Email - info@chwbbelfast.org
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