Therapy Room
Massage is a very individual experience and has an enormous impact on all systems of the body. During our consultation we will advise you the best option to fit your personal unique requirements.
Listed below are our common treatments that can be focused on different body parts as necessary. For example: back, neck, leg, back and shoulders, or full body.
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What are the Contraindications to Massage or Therapy?
Massage and treatment is non-invasive, relaxing and natural. It is therefore generally considered a safe treatment for most people.
Total Contraindications
When you have any of these conditions, please do not book a massage:
- Fever
- Contagious diseases, including any cold or flu, no matter how mild it may seem
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol-including prescription pain medication
- Recent operations or acute injuries
- Neuritis
- Skin diseases
Local Contraindications
Our therapists can offer massage/therapy but not over any areas affected by:
- Varicose veins
- Undiagnosed lumps or bumps
- Pregnancy – Pregnancy Massage Available
- Bruising
- Cuts
- Abrasions
- Sunburn
- Undiagnosed pain
- Inflammation, including arthritis
Medical Contraindications
On arrival you will be asked if you suffer from any of the following conditions, therapy/massage can only take place once it has been approved. Please bring approval in writing by your health care provider.
- Cardio-vascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, heart conditions)
- Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner
- Oedema
- Psoriasis or eczem
- High blood pressure
- Osteoporosis
- Cancer
- Nervous or psychotic conditions
- Heart problems, angina, those with pacemakers
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Bell’s palsy, trapped or pinched nerves
- Gynecological infections
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact your health care provider.
Pregnancy
Some forms of Therapy are not recommended for women who are pregnant, please seek advise or ask to speak to our qualified Therapists about Preganancy Massage.
Pregnancy Massage is only available from the 2nd trimester onwards. If you have any complications during your pregancy please speak to your healthcare provider regarding treatments.
Listed below are our common treatments that can be focused on different body parts as necessary
- Deep tissue
- Hot stone
- Swedish
- Reflexology
- Reiki
- Pregnancy Massage
- Lymthatic Drainage
Please scroll down formore information regarding each treatment.
Deep tissue is an extremely intensive massage, working deep into the muscle tissue which relieves pain and muscle tension throughout.
Deep tissue massage helps to refresh and relax muscles, increasing the blood flow around your body. This is great for sports people with muscle injuries including old injuries and ongoing pain in one particular area..
- Improves posture
- Relieves Osteoarthritis
- Relieves Fibromyalgia
1 hour – £60
30 min – £35
Hot stone massage therapy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism. These are volcanic stones which hold the heat so when massaged into the muscles it will break down tight knots reliving tension. This treatment is extremely warming, soothing and relaxing, a fantastic way to unwind.
Fibromyalgia, arthritis, carpal tunnel
1hr – £60
30 min – £40
Swedish treatment can be a stimulating yet a relaxing massage. It helps promote circulation around the body with a bespoke pressure reliving aches, pains and tension.
A great way to unwind, kick back and relax giving the body a more flexible feeling.
1hr – £50
30 min – £30
Reflexology comes from ancient china which many years ago was used as a medicine in tribes to aid healing of discomfort and pain.
Reflexology is a treatment that is done on the feet using a firm pressure point massage relieving toxins from around the body. As you feet are the map to your body, reflex can relieve a number of things from headaches, digestive problem, common colds, back pain and many more. It does this by channelling the energy through the body and disposing it in the human’s natural way. Making this treat extremely detoxing for the body.
1 Hour – £50
Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Energy pronounced Ray-key.
Dr Mikao Usui created a way to channel these energies to help give a total wellbeing of the body through out.
Reiki is energy of healing that helps remove blockages of negativity from the body to promote the body’s natural flow. It is both uplifting, relaxing and can be an emotional experience.
There is no massage involved in reiki and you are fully clothed. All though hands are placed on the client to aid connection of energy flow through the body and chakras.
Reki affects people in different ways as we are all unique to one another.
- Deep relaxation,
- Psychological release and balancing,
- Balancing of energy,
- Stress relief,
- Emotional release,
- Increase of awareness,
- Deep feeling of calm,
- Reduction in physical symptoms,
It is a great treatment for everyone
1hour – £50
Pregancy Massage can relieve stresses, strains, heavy legs and an aching back. Helping you feel nurtured and supported in a time of constant change.
Choose from a selection of three oils each safely formulated to be used during pregnancy massage to nourish and care for your expanding skin.Give yourself a moment to appreciate the joy of pregnancy and leave the stresses of life behind you.
We can perform this treatment from week 14 in your pregnancy right the way up until your waters break.
1hr – £50
30 min – £30
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a very light pressure treatment to assist the body in carrying lymphatic fluid towards the lymphs nodes. This treatment can be very beneficial following injuries such as sprains and strains to reduce inflammation.
1hr – £50
30 min – £30
To book please contact reception@twinwoods.email or call 01234 816350
Our therapists use TheSoapery & Neals Yard Products in the Therapy Room. Our Base oil used is Grapeseed oil, if you would like other oils oil these are available.
Grapeseed Oil
This light, fragrance free oil is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, and leaves your skin with a satin smooth finish. Mildly astringent, it helps to tone, balance and condition your skin while regulating its natural moisture levels. Easily absorbed, it’s perfect for a light massage and nourishing your skin from top to toe.
- For all skin types, including children and sensitive skin types
- Rich in linoleic acid (Omega-6), which is an essential fatty acid
- Easily absorbed and fragrance free
- Country of Origin: Italy
Made with 100% ingredients of natural origin. This is a vegan product.
Ginger & Juniper Warming Oil
This warming massage oil is a blend of stimulating essential oils in a skin-softening base of vegetable oils to help relax tired muscles while helping to boost your circulation. The conditioning base of sunflower, almond and wheatgerm oils is fragranced with stimulating ginger and rosemary, and cleansing juniper and sage to bring comfort when you’re over tired or over exerted.
- Ideal for professional therapists
- For all skin types
- Perfect after sports or gardening
- With muscle relaxing lavender
- Helps to boost your circulation
*Organically produced ingredient. +Nut based ingredient. Natural constituent of essential oils listed. Made with 100% organic ingredients. This is a vegan product.
Aromatic
This skin-nourishing massage oil is a blend of soothing essential oils in a vitamin-rich base to leave your body and mind, balanced and relaxed. The beautiful blend of organic sunflower, almond and wheatgerm oils is fragranced with uplifting geranium, relaxing lavender and warming marjoram. It helps to keep your skin soft and supple.
- For all skin types, especially dry skin
- Balances and relaxes to help you unwind
- Massage in to help boost your circulation
- *Organically produced ingredient. +Nut based ingredient. Natural constituent of essential oils listed. Made with 100% organic ingredients.
Aromatherapy Blend – Calming
This calming blend of relaxing roman chamomile, restful mandarin and grounding bergamot was created with children in mind and helps to gently soothe when they’re over-excited, over-tired or a little grouchy.
- Relaxes over-tired adults and children
- Restful blend of essential oils
- Creates an atmosphere of pure calm
Made with 99% organic ingredients.
*Organically produced ingredient. Natural constituent of essential oils listed.Made with 100% organic ingredients.
Aromatherapy Blend – Womens Balance
This is a balancing blend of relaxing patchouli, uplifting geranium, nurturing rose and rejuvenating frankincense. The blend works together to relax, calm and restore balance to your body and mind. This blend helps harmonise imbalances during menstruation and menopause both emotionally and physically. The rose and geranium help take the edge off your emotions to support inner clarity and poise.
- Ideal during hormonal changes
- For serenity and poise
- Calming when emotions run high
- *Organically produced ingredient. Natural constituent of essential oils listed. Made with 84% organic ingredients.
Lavender & Tea Tree Body Powder
Stay fresh with our talc-free Lavender & Tea Tree Body Powder. Made with purifying tea tree, calming lavender and organic corn starch, it helps keep skin comfortably soft – perfect for use after sports.
- Refreshes and softens skin
- With purifying tea tree, calming lavender and organic corn starch
- Certified organic by the Soil Association
- Talc-free
- Perfect for use after sports
*Organically produced ingredient. **From Organic Origin
Natural constituent of essential oils listed.
Made with 87% organic ingredients.
Aromatic Body Lotion
Balancing organic geranium and relaxing lavender are infused in nourishing pumpkin seed oil, for skin that’s soft to the touch with a naturally soothing, subtly floral aroma.
- Moisturises with nourishing pumpkin seed and olive oil
- With organic balancing geranium and relaxing lavender essential oils
- Naturally soothing, subtly floral aroma
*Organic. From essential oils.
Of total ingredients: 99.8% natural origin, 94% organic.
All products are cruelty free, Vegan options available.
