Welcome to April Kirkham Massage
With extensive experience as a holistic therapist in prestigious salons, luxury hotels, and spas, I now welcome you to my tranquil treatment room. Here, you can enjoy personalized care and meticulous attention to detail that you truly deserve.
Massage therapy can provide relief from?
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Neck & Back Pain
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Inflammation/Increases blood flow which aims to aid faster recovery
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Muscle Spasm and Muscle Strains
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Stress & Tension
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Postural Fatigue
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Sports Injuries
"Your Path To Wellness"
×´Massage is the art of providing a moment of peace in a chaotic world, allowing the body and mind to reconnect and heal"
- April xox
What Happens on your first visit?
During your first visit, we'll gather your medical history followed by a postural assessment to evaluate muscle tension. This assessment involves visual observation and palpation of the affected muscles and joints. A variety of techniques may be employed, including:
Tui'na: Similar to acupuncture, this technique helps alleviate muscle spasms and pain by targeting trigger points within the muscles.
Effleurage: This involves lightly gliding the hands over the surface of the skin with varying pressure and speed
Petrissage: A kneading technique that applies pressure and squeezing to the muscles.
Frictions: Entails using fingers to apply forceful back-and-forth movements across ligaments, tendons, and muscles, helping to break down scar tissue and enhance circulation.
Myofascial Release: Utilizing fingers to friction and roll the skin, this method aims to release adhered fascia and muscles.
Trigger Point Therapy: This technique apply's deep pressure to sensitive points to alleviate the accumulation of nodules and tight muscle fibres.
Lymphatic Drainage: A gentle technique that stimulates the lymphatic system, aiding in the reduction of localized swelling and improving waste removal and immune function, particularly after surgery.