Massage is as old as humanity itself and is one of the oldest remedies. Even prehistoric man has known that massage, ie pressure and friction on a certain place, represents a very effective means of healing, relieving and suppressing pain as well as being great for refresh when exhausted.

The oldest written reports of massage come from Egypt (5,000 BC), and later even from China, India, Japan, Greece and Rome. Massage was a separate subject of the first medical university founded in the 6th century.

Massages can help to prevent and support the treatment of a range of diseases, moreover, they can be used to eliminate the negative signs and symptoms of some diseases of not only the musculoskeletal systém –  the muscles and tendons.

When it comes to the physical effects of massages, they help to relax tense and overloaded muscles, relieve pain, regenerate tired and exhausted skin, stimulate the lymphatic system, thereby strengthening the body’s detoxification and thus have an effect on increasing immunity and the overall regeneration of the body.

Equally beneficial, however, is the effect of massage on the human psyche. Nowadays, in such hectic times, we are fighting stress on many levels and we lack the time and space for movement, proper lifestyle and relaxation of the body, we are threatened by long-term chronic stress which can lead to physical and mental exhaustion. A properly guided human touch, in many forms of various massage techniques based on the ancient teachings of the sages, studied and developed for centuries, helps a person to immediate and very intensive relaxation.

By adding the influence of quality oils, scents and music, we create a blend of multi-sensoric experiences that everyone simply deserves from time to time.

The main effects of massages

  • Relaxation and regeneration of muscles, the enhancement of their performance.
  • Improving the conditions for the activity of muscles and joints, their mobility and range.
  • Supporting the process of skin cell exchange and nutrition, which leads to an improved, healthy skin.
  • Massages facilitate the outflow of toxins and fatigue substances that form in the muscles after physical exertion, thus speeding up removal of fatigue and pain after exercises.
  • Improving the function of the lymphatic and blood circulation, detoxification of the body and increasing of immunity.
  • It helps the body to calm down, relax and unwind physically, mentally, or even spiritually.

Contraindications for massages

General

  • Feverish, infectious or acutely inflammatory diseases.
  • Serious bleeding conditions (haemophilia, leukemia, etc.).
  • Anticoagulant therapy – blood thinners (Warfarin, etc.).
  • Having a massage immediately after having a meal.
  • Conditions requiring bed rest.
  • Total physical exhaustion
  • Generalized, acute or untreated cancer.
  • Injuries or diseases of the abdominal cavity associated with inflammation or bleeding.
  • Being under the influence of alcohol, psychotropic drugs, acute psychosis.

 

Local or partial

  • In the area of purulent or fungal diseases.
  • In the area of ​​inflamed joints (acute rheumatism, arthritis).
  • In the area of extensive bruising or bleeding injury, burns (even from the sun), scalds.
  • In the area of ​​varicose veins, inflammation of the veins, leg ulcers.
  • In the area of swelling of unclear origin.
  • The belly of pregnant women, and the belly of women during their menstruation and 6 week postpartum period.
  • Genitals, nipples and, in case of women, whole breasts.