Circle 8 Massage

'''Deep Tissue Massage''' is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia, to "unstick" the fibers of a muscle while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle. It is both corrective and therapeutic. Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension, removing smaller knots and relaxing the body. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints). ​Deep tissue massage can reduce stress hormone levels and heart rate while boosting mood and relaxation by triggering the release of serotonin (happiness hormone), it's also great for relieving back and neck pain and improving postural problems. People often notice an improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage therefore its great for people who are sat at a desk all day. '''Aftercare: '''This Treatment does not include any follow-up aftercare or exercises but we do have options available, please speak to your therapist to discuss.

'''Deep Tissue Massage''' is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia, to "unstick" the fibers of a muscle while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle. It is both corrective and therapeutic. Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension, removing smaller knots and relaxing the body. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints). ​Deep tissue massage can reduce stress hormone levels and heart rate while boosting mood and relaxation by triggering the release of serotonin (happiness hormone), it's also great for relieving back and neck pain and improving postural problems. People often notice an improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage therefore its great for people who are sat at a desk all day. '''Aftercare: '''We also offer this treatment with our extensive aftercare email. Within 72 hours of your treatment we will send you a detailed email with lots of information including: The findings from the session and the issues you have presented with, the potential causes and contributing factors and rehabilitative strategies to move forwards. This can include how to work towards reducing and managing pain, exercises/mobility to build strength where appropriate and other considerations for general overall health. These will be provided via email and an exercise library where appropriate.

'''Sports Massage '''is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively. Sports massage helps prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. Sports massage can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievement, whether a person is an athlete or runs once a week. Sports massage uses a variety of pressure and techniques (often deeper, more intense and focused than in a deep tissue massage) to speed up a persons recovery time and help prevent injury. ​Although sports massage is aimed at people who regularly push their bodies through strenuous exercise, it can benefit everyone. If you're running around with small children all the time, or you have a physically demanding job, a regular sports massage may help you. Sports massage is often prescribed by doctors to treat back or muscle-strain or as part of a rehabilitation programme for people who've had an injury. ​Sports massage is great for easing condition related pain, relieving swelling around your joints and improving your flexibility. It also helps with injury rehab and makes it less likely you will get injured by removing tension from the muscles. You will also recover far quicker after strenuous exercise following a sports massage. '''Aftercare: '''This Treatment does not include any follow-up aftercare or exercises but we do have options available, please speak to your therapist to discuss.

'''Sports Massage '''is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. The main purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively. Sports massage helps prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. Sports massage can help prevent those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievement, whether a person is an athlete or runs once a week. Sports massage uses a variety of pressure and techniques (often deeper, more intense and focused than in a deep tissue massage) to speed up a persons recovery time and help prevent injury. ​Although sports massage is aimed at people who regularly push their bodies through strenuous exercise, it can benefit everyone. If you're running around with small children all the time, or you have a physically demanding job, a regular sports massage may help you. Sports massage is often prescribed by doctors to treat back or muscle-strain or as part of a rehabilitation programme for people who've had an injury. ​Sports massage is great for easing condition related pain, relieving swelling around your joints and improving your flexibility. It also helps with injury rehab and makes it less likely you will get injured by removing tension from the muscles. You will also recover far quicker after strenuous exercise following a sports massage. '''Aftercare: '''With this treatment with our extensive aftercare email. Within 72 hours of your treatment we will send you a detailed email with lots of information including: The findings from the session and the issues you have presented with, the potential causes and contributing factors and rehabilitative strategies to move forwards. This can include how to work towards reducing and managing pain, exercises/mobility to build strength where appropriate and other considerations for general overall health. These will be provided via email and an exercise library where appropriate.

Full body rebuild – Restore your whole body to health This is a comprehensive treatment with an extensive personalised rehab program. While individual massage treatments can be perfect for fixing specific problems, many of our clients are experiencing issues that are either harder to pinpoint or seem to be systemic. In these cases, it is best to provide a full body treatment that can help to highlight where the main triggers are or to provide a complete treatment plan that deals with each issue. Reasons why a Full Body Rebuild is right for you Specific injuries or muscular problems can have a cascading effect. For example, an injured ankle could change how you walk, leading to knee alignment problems and hip issues. As these issues progress, the muscles of the back may become involved and even the overall posture could be affected with uneven shoulders and neck discomfort. While this all stemmed from one ankle injury, you may now require a full body assessment and treatment plan. What your treatment may include '''Postural Assessment''' The relationship between the core muscles and those of the upper and lower quarter is a highly important one. A Postural Assessment will highlight evidence of any connection between injury, pain and posture. It should reveal where there is an unnatural or uneven load on certain muscle structures – common in sports-people who work on one specific area more than others. '''Muscle Testing ''' Also known as Applied Kinesiology, this treatment relies on the premise that “for every action in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction” (''Sir Issaac Newton’s Laws of Motion''). When applied to the human body it could mean that an internal issue could result in an accompanying muscle weakness. When a muscle weakness is identified, the answer may be to identify the true cause, rather than simply work that muscle harder. '''Special Testing''' These encompass a range of tests designed for specific issues affecting particular areas including hip and spine, wrists and hands, shoulder or elbow joints. There are hundreds of special tests that can be performed, but when chosen with care they can help to identify the cause of the issue and how to rectify it. '''Movement Screening ''' This allows the practitioner to understand the range of movements a person can perform. Each person will have areas that affect them in different ways depending on the action they wish to perform. This can be helpful in addressing specific concerns and establishing a base understanding of where the client is starting. '''Neurological Testing''' These tests look at the brain/body connection and include assessments of eyesight, balance, coordination and general motor and sensory skills. This may highlight disorders or illnesses that need further investigation. We do not do nerve conduction tests. '''Massage & Manual Therapy''' Massage and manual therapy are both passive and active activities that will warm and release strained and sore muscles. As part of a full body rebuild this will be used according to the work we have already completed to identify the source of any issues. A Full Body Rebuild is perfect for any client that is unsure about the source of their pain or who feels that their injury is causing more problems than simply at the original site. By the end of the sessions, we will have worked out a way to rebuild the muscle structure to improve overall wellbeing.

If you have a lot of tightness and soreness in your muscles, then myofascial release therapy may be for you. Focusing on trigger points, your therapist will knead and stretch out your muscles and fascia (connective tissues) to release tension and relieve pain. This intense treatment will leave you with relaxed muscles and an improved range of movement.

Our Swedish Massages are the ultimate in Relaxation. We use the finest oils and towels and even a weighted blanket to ensure everything is perfect. Swedish massage is a perfect way to relieve stress and muscle tension and reset any postural problems that have developed from repetitive motions or overuse of specific muscles. Our Swedish massages use long gentle strokes to achieve absolute relaxation. We combine this with our Aromatherapy massage to gain all of the benefits of the essential oils also. If you do prefer a slightly deeper Swedish massage please just let us know and we can adjust the pressure to suit. A relaxing massage helps eliminate accumulated muscle tension and relieves stress. Sometimes a soft, soothing massage is all you need to manage a high-stress job or a moment of exceptional tension.

If you are looking for a massage that is somewhere in between a Deep Tissue Massage and a Relaxing Swedish Massage then this may be the treatment for you. We use a range of techniques from both treatment styles but at a pressure that is comfortable for you. We combine this with our Aromatherapy massage to gain all of the benefits of the essential oils also. This treatment isn't a light as a Swedish Massage but also not as firm as a Deep Tissue Massage. The aromatherapy massage combines soothing Swedish massage techniques with essential oil aromatherapy. We use some fantastic blends of essential oils here at Circle 8 and you can discuss with your therapist which blend you would like. Aromatherapy makes an already relaxing and invigorating massage all the more therapeutic.

Whether you want to give yourself a little treat or help address symptoms associated with chronic headaches, TMJ disorder or sinusitis a face and neck massage might be just what you need. This 20-minute treatment will work the muscles of the front and back of the neck as well as muscles of the jaw, cheekbone and forehead. Only after this treatment do you realise how much stress and tension you were holding in your face.

This indulgent massage uses gently warmed basalt stones to allow your therapist to work deeper into the areas of concern. Clients can expect relief from muscle tension and pain, improved circulation, reduced levels of stress and anxiety alongside an overall sense of well-being.

If you thought a standard Swedish massage was good, wait until you try one with Hot Oil. Swedish massage is a perfect way to relieve stress and muscle tension and reset any postural problems that have developed from repetitive motions or overuse of specific muscles.

Pregnancy massage is known to be of great benefit, both to the mother and the unborn baby, and with regard to the emotional as well as the physical. It can support the mother during an emotional time of great physical change, helping her prepare for birth. Although a magical time for a mother to be, pregnancy brings many changes to a woman’s body; putting extra pressure on joints and ligaments, and putting ever increasing demands on all systems of the body, particularly the respiratory and circulatory. Along with the joy of a pending birth comes a good deal of discomfort and sometimes pain. Massage can help alleviate many of the aches, pains and ailments that are associated with pregnancy and the therapy’s ability to reduce stress levels is well reported. Endorphins released during a massage benefit both the mother and the baby, the therapist often feeling the baby kick as he or she responds to the treatment. In addition to reducing anxiety and alleviating aches and pains, having regular massages during pregnancy can help the mother become more aware of her own body and feel more confident in various stages of public undress. This connection with, and understanding of their own body, can increase the mother’s ability to relax during the early stage of labour ……. great preparation for the big day!

The Ultimate Relaxation Treatment! This amazing 90 Minute massage is made up of: Hot Stone Massage, Relaxing Swedish Massage / Deep Tissue Massage ( depending on the pressure you prefer) & Warm Aromatherapy Oils combined with a heated massage bed and a weighted blanket! We guarantee you will leave feeling in a state of total relaxation!

Combine the effects of a Sports or Deep Tissue massage with the healing and anti-inflammatory effects of our high strength CBD massage oil. The strongest we can find on the market. Our CBD oil is a high strength 1000mg from a company called Rehab Guru and is the strongest CBD oil we can currently find on the market. ● '''Reducing Inflammation'''- The cannabinoids' anti-inflammatory properties target the inflammation that is directly associated with acute muscular and joint pain. By applying CBD oil via massage, you're elevating the positive impact that massage has on your body. ● '''Improved Skin Health''' - CBD contains linoleic acid, which is known to assist in the skin's natural oil production to relieve various skin conditions like acne and eczema. ● '''Chronic Pain Treatment'''- CBD offers virtually endless pain relief properties, incorporating CBD in massage can substantially reduce the debilitating effects of chronic pain and lessen the need for codeine and/or opiate-based painkillers. '''Relieve Stress and Anxiety'''- Massage is already known to be an excellent way to help reduce emotional stress and anxiety. Numerous studies have revealed that CBD holds many dominant anti-anxiety properties that can assist in maintaining a calm emotional '''Aftercare: '''This Treatment does not include any follow-up aftercare or exercises but we do have options available, please speak to your therapist to discuss.

'''Lymphatic drainage''' is a gentle massage technique designed to help the body’s '''lymphatic system''' work more efficiently. It encourages the natural movement of lymph fluid — a clear fluid that carries waste, toxins, and immune cells — through the body and towards the lymph nodes, where it can be filtered and eliminated. The accumulation of lymph can cause swelling, congestion and pain. Lymphatic drainage massage practitioners use gentle and precise strokes to encourage the flow of lymph. If you suffer from headaches or endless congestion consider treating your symptoms with a lymphatic drainage massage.

Cupping is an ancient therapy that uses cups placed on your back to create a negative pressure, allowing blood and Qi energy to flow much more freely through your body than previously. This non-invasive treatment is great for improving the health of your vital organs and reducing swelling and pain caused by inflammation. Consider it a one-stop anti-inflammatory treatment for all your aches and pains.

During a therapeutic massage, a firmer pressure is used and more specific attention is paid to muscle knots or trigger points. We use a scented wax for this treatment. This form of therapy involves hands-on techniques to increase circulation, relieve tension, reduce '''stress''', relieve '''anxiety''', improve sleep, and promote '''relaxation '''throughout the entire body, as well as many other benefits. The body's soft tissue areas include the '''muscles''', tendons, connective tissue, etc. * First, during an initial consultation, your therapist does a postural analysis and asks about any muscles that require special attention. * Then your therapist leaves the room to allow you to undress to your comfort level. * Once you are ready, your therapist begins by warming your muscles with light compressions. * Then the therapist uses a combination of long gliding strokes, kneading, friction and vibration and regularly checks to ensure that the pressure is firm enough. * As trigger points are located, direct pressure is applied to release the knots. If you have specific muscles or trigger points that need individual attention, a therapeutic massage can help ease tension, increase range of motion and relieve chronic pain. '''Aftercare: '''This Treatment does not include any follow-up aftercare or exercises but we do have options available, please speak to your therapist to discuss.

Back, neck and shoulders massage is the ideal solution to muscle tension caused by knots or postural problems in the upper body. * First, during an initial consultation, your therapist does a postural analysis and asks about any muscles that require special attention. * When you are ready, they begin by warming your muscles with light compressions. * Then the therapist uses a combination of long gliding strokes, kneading, friction and vibration while regularly checking to ensure that the pressure is adequately firm. * As trigger points are located, direct pressure is applied to release them. Release tension, increase your range of motion and relieve chronic pain with this essential massage. '''Aftercare: '''This Treatment does not include any follow-up aftercare or exercises but we do have options available, please speak to your therapist to discuss.

Our Express Massage is a combination of various Sports massage & Deep Tissue massage! This is a quick 20 minute treatment designed to treat a specific area of discomfort and is not a full body treatment or designed to diagnose an injury ( we have other treatments for that ). Perfect for after the gym or if you have some minor muscle discomfort!