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Why it works … Signature Mauritian Massage


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 18 Feb 2014   Posted by BonnieF

Blending local massage techniques and botanical oils, Heritage Awali Golf and Spa Resort talks about the massage inspired by the wisdom of ancient healing techniques combined within good old Mauritian know-how. What is exactly the Signature Mauritian Massage? The Mauritian Massage is a 75-minute...

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Why it works … Myotherapy


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 07 Jan 2014   Posted by BonnieF

Offering help for back pain and muscle tension, Lifehouse Spa and Hotel’s Reiki Master, Michael Barthaud, explains what Myotherapy is all about … What exactly is myotherapy? Myotherapy is a form of deep pressure point muscle release. What makes it unique is that it utilises a simple...

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Why it works … Thai Massage


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 29 Oct 2013   Posted by BonnieF

A classic treatment that requires some specialist expertise, La Manga Club explains why Thai massage in their spa really is worth the trip … What exactly is Thai Massage? At La Manga Club it’s a one hour and 15 minute treatment using traditional techniques.  Thai massage is usually done...

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Complementary Therapies and Eating Disorders


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 10 Apr 2013   Posted by BonnieF

Counsellor, Lynn Crilly specialises in eating disorders having experienced them both as a carer and in her professional life.  Extending from her book, Hope with Eating Disorders , where she highlights the benefits of complementary therapies in the healing process, she told us which treatments she particularly...

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Why it works … Reflexology


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 26 Mar 2013   Posted by BonnieF

It can be hard to find a treatment that suits just about everybody, but reflexology is something that can be adapted for everybody, with wide reaching benefits from relaxation to preparation for childbirth, as Ragdale Hall explains! What exactly is reflexology? It works with compression massage,...

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Why it Works … Shirodhara and Kerala Ritual


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 19 Mar 2013   Posted by BonnieF

Massage is usually the default spa treatment for relaxation, but with large amounts of tension being held in our neck and face, the Shirodhara and Kerala Ritual at Ardencote Manor Hotel and Spa is an alternative experience known for its effects on headaches, migraines and anxiety. What exactly...

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Why it works … COMO Shambhala Prenatal Massage


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 05 Mar 2013   Posted by BonnieF

Mum-to-be, Martel Maxwell, took a little weight off her bump and tried out COMO Shambhala Urban Escape's Prenatal Massage in her spa review yesterday; today we find out what makes this treatment so special! What exactly is the COMO Shambhala Prenatal Massage? It is a 75 minute treatment in which...

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